Opinion
When flexibility becomes isolation: Rethinking remote work policies
Dr Anthony Renshaw examines the wellbeing risks of remote working and the need for employers to design hybrid policies around social connection.
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News
Online tutoring offers highest pay for flexible work, analysis finds
Data from CV-Library showed that the average salary for online tutor was £55,148, with more than 55,000 roles advertised in the UK in the past year.
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Online tutor tops highest-paying flexible jobs for parents list, finds CV-Library
Other flexible jobs highlighted included virtual assistant, recruitment roles, social media manager, travel consultant or agent, and pet sitter.
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Employers should plan for stranded staff this holiday season, urge lawyers
Lawyers at Shakespeare Martineau stated that many employers still do not have a formal travel disruption policy, which can leave them open to claims when workers get stuck abroad.
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Employers should investigate suspected keyboard jamming before dismissal, says expert
Saeidul Haque, employment senior associate at LegalVision, said: “If an employer suspects keyboard jamming, they should avoid jumping to conclusions.”
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remote-jobs-uk.com launches to connect talent with remote-first opportunities
The site brings together remote-friendly jobs in technology, marketing, customer support, design, finance and operations.
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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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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.
Employee Relations
Searches for ‘reasons to call out of work’ surge by 1450% – Reboot Online
Searches for four-day work week companies, 32-hour work week, WFH side hustle and WFH jobs with no experience all rose by over 4,000%.
Organisational & Employee Development
Hybrid working damaging for young workers, says IOSH
48% of 18 to 24-year-olds said that remote and hybrid working made it harder to build relationships with colleagues and managers.
News
Teesside University Online expands global reach through FutureLearn partnership
The deal will see TU Online’s undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes promoted and available through FutureLearn.
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British workers feel guilt about taking time off, research reveals
SD Worx found that 77.4% of employees in the UK said their organisation trusted them to work responsibly and not misuse remote working.