When the Governor of the Bank of England acknowledges that working practices may never be the same again and that ‘hybrid’ working isn’t just this season’s fashionable phrase but may come close to normal for many, it’s time for us all to sit up and take notice. A combination of better tech, high rental rates […]
A strong and connecting sense of purpose has always been essential for maximising business potential. But the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief just how crucial it is in uniting teams and empowering them to navigate uncharted territories and achieve the best results. Articulating purpose to employees – a motivating drumbeat that can be felt […]
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From shelf-stackers to government loan approvers, this pandemic has seen the emergence of extraordinary heroes in ‘ordinary’ jobs. But what has helped inspire people to put their time, bodies and, sometimes, lives on the line? And what do employers do now to sustain their commitment and engagement through and beyond the crisis? One answer is purpose. […]
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Should I leave this critical Zoom meeting to calm a toddler tantrum? How long has it been since I last talked to someone face to face? How will I cope on this much money? These are just some of the concerns people have faced since COVID-19 began ravaging our bodies, our freedoms and our finances. […]
Going into lockdown was hard for many businesses; opening up is going to be even harder. Millions of people will return to their workplaces over the coming weeks, and they will find them changed places. The demands of social distancing pose significant practical considerations, and it’s vital that employers help their people navigate their way […]
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There are so many issues organisations need to address as we move from the COVID crisis to adaptation and then legacy phases, that some fundamental topics have probably been overlooked. Providing clear guidelines to employees on how to behave in the new remote-working reality is probably one of them. Videoconferencing is new to most of […]
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This crisis has seen – and allowed time for – a long discussion about the kind of world we’ll emerge into. More fear or more trust? Fragmentation or community? Economic hardship or fairness? These themes are being considered – and experienced – in organisations too. Things like virtual working and furloughed job sharing are making […]
Criminals have spotted this weakness. The FBI has reported a fourfold increase in cybercrime, with complaints up from 1,000 to 4,000 a day. In the UK, Ciaran Martin, chief executive officer of the National Cyber Security Centre, has said: “Technology is helping us cope with the coronavirus crisis and will play a role helping us […]
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