Culture

McKinsey survey reveals long road ahead to achieve flexible working

New research suggests that more is still to be done when it comes to adapting to the new world of work, with even leading companies not yet adopting truly flexible work patterns

Equality and diversity initiatives failing LGBT+ employees

New research suggests that companies are not working hard enough to make the workplace an accepting and supportive environment for LGBT+ staff

Unwork podcast: book authors discuss how to reimagine workplace

In the first of a new podcast series from the Unwork consulting group, co-authors Philip Ross and Jeremy Myerson talk about their new book which explores the concept of relearning work

The next evolution of work: five principles to embrace change

A joint report from professional services firm Deloitte and developer Lendlease encourages employers to embrace the seismic shifts that are transforming the workplace

Office as social hub? Stick to serving soft drinks only

A sobering survey from the Chartered Management Institute in the UK suggests that lacing the office as a social destination with lashings of booze could be asking for trouble

Hybrid work strategy: what are companies doing now?

With hybrid work becoming the norm for many business sectors, we’ve compiled an index of company strategies – some are clinging to the old ways of working while others embrace change

How economic instability is driving change in Nordic workplace

A new survey from Swedish facilities firm Coor suggests that economic conditions in the Nordic region have influenced a range of decisions from reducing energy use to returning to the office

Remote surveillance culture: necessary or invasion of privacy?

Managers have become more supportive of remote work, but is this a result of the emerging use of surveillance and monitoring tools available to them?