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Permanent Business Tax Cuts, Pension Fund Reforms Set To Reshape U.K.’s Workforce

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Recently announced initiatives, led by Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, focus on stimulating business investment, redirecting pension funds to support growth, and increasing state pensions. The government announced its decision to make a tax break for business investment permanent. from April 2024, revealing a broader commitment by the U.K.

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Unveiling the Hidden Potentials of Remote Work Productivity

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Forward-thinking business leaders should seriously contemplate integrating remote work policies into their organizations. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) highlighted a significant increase in productivity for remote work-heavy sectors like IT and finance. These industries experienced productivity growth surges from 1.1%

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UK built environment is woefully under-prepared for climate change

Workplace Insight

New analysis published by UKGBC during the COP28 talks concludes that the UK’s built environment is severely under-equipped to adapt to our changing climate. The vast majority of critical policies needed to face the most severe climate threats are stalled or delayed exactly when they should be expanding and accelerating.

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The Post-Covid Economy Demands a Hybrid Office Concept | Virtual Offices and Remote Workers Drive Innovation and Productivity

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There are a few downsides to strict work-from-home policies, including: Diluting company culture . These instant offices provide a fully equipped business environment that’s on-demand and payable by the hour, which is more cost-efficient than paying for space on a full-time basis. Increased distractions .

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Firms should focus on people in the drive for long term growth

Workplace Insight

Investment in virtual reality will enable teams to bridge physical distance and boost productivity, but companies must simultaneously invest in human-centric policies that are considerate of individual employees’ needs. The advent of more flexible work will require more skilled managers equipped with new approaches to employee engagement.

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Small Business Budgeting, Insurance Renewal Checklist

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Business insurance is designed to protect you against unexpected and unmanageable losses, but it can’t do that if you don’t keep your policies up to date. Although the laws and regulations regarding insurance coverage are many, and at times can be confusing, it’s important to make sure your policy is up to date at least once a year.

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Designing Human-Centric Workplaces Is Key To Hybrid Program Success

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The companies that embrace hybrid work and human-centric workplace practices at scale will be best equipped to support continuous workplace change over time. . The companies that embrace hybrid work and human-centric workplace practices at scale will be best equipped to support continuous workplace change over time.