Employee Relations
Rethinking employee recognition in the age of hybrid working
Lauren Zarattini, service delivery director at MHR, discusses how organisations need to rethink employee recognition in a hybrid working world.
Hybrid working
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63% of workers work from home to escape office noise, survey finds
The UK Office Noise Report 2026 from Calibre Furniture found 69% said office noise regularly stopped them from concentrating.
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75% of neurodivergent workers rely on hybrid working, study finds
Among those who received a return-to-office mandate from their employer, over half said it made them reconsider their future with their organisation.
Organisational & Employee Development
Companies spend millions designing offices for movement – but they are failing to deliver on experience
Kyle de Bruin, managing director at Leesman, discusses the challenges organisations face in designing offices that promote movement and employee collaboration.
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70% of employees use work laptops for personal tasks, Samsung finds
84% said they were aware of the risks of using a work laptop for personal activities, but 70% admitted to doing so outside working hours.
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Long-distance commuters could be better off than workers who relocate to London – Careerminds UK
Based on 2026 rental data and average salaries, Birmingham commuters could see £956 more per month from the salary uplift, plus £1,373 in rent savings.
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Politeness at work increases risk of unauthorised access, warns expert
Data revealed that many UK businesses have found it harder to keep security tight since hybrid working and changing office attendance became normal.
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Workers see flexible working as more valuable than hybrid working – Avilio
The preference for flexible working was highest among those aged 35 to 54 (45%) and those aged 55 and over (42%).
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44% of UK adults now work remotely, report finds
The findings from MyPerfectCV highlighted the UK’s position as one of the world’s most flexible workforces
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Home and hybrid working can help people back into work, says the CIPD
Claire McCartney, policy and practice manager at the CIPD, said home working “can enable organisations to attract and retain from a broader pool of talent."
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HubStar acquires Spica Technologies to streamline hybrid workplace management
By joining forces, HubStar and Spica will now provide a unified system that covers workplace experience, operational data and AI-based planning.
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Hybrid work emerges as top choice as jobseekers turn away from fully remote roles, study finds
The findings from CV LIbrary signalled a clear shift in working preferences and a growing desire for balance and healthy living.