Culture
Review of 2023: the struggle to make hybrid working happen
The big future-of-work story of 2023 was the move to adopt hybrid working across a variety of business sectors. Here we recall some of WORKTECH Academy’s key stories on an unfolding drama
Are outdoor offices the future? The Nordics lead the way
Working outdoors would be considered a novelty for most of us, but research from Scandinavia suggests that more effort should be put into making it the norm
Does Zoom office mandate spell doom for remote working?
Oh, the irony. Despite being one of the biggest beneficiaries from the move to remote working during the pandemic, tech company Zoom is now mandating its staff back into the office
Is higher work intensity driving low employee wellbeing?
The working world has become obsessed with where we work, but it’s the increasingly frantic process of work that we should worry about, according to a new UK report on ‘work intensification’
Asleep at the wheel: why napping at work could become new norm
New research suggests that taking regular naps during the day can have a positive impact on overall brain health, so should workplaces encourage employees to sleep on the job?
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
