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Nearly half of home workers work from their beds in winter, research finds
The survey of 1,000 adults found that almost half (48%) of people who regularly work from home do so from their bed.
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Expert warns winter daylight drop could worsen mood for home workers
Speaking to Coffee Friend, Rebecca Prade explained that shorter days disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, which regulates key hormones including cortisol, serotonin, and melatonin.
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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."
Employee Relations
Rise in working from home could be negatively impacting UK economy
A 10 month research project led by Southampton University looked into the economic impact of the work from home revolution that was sparked by the pandemic,
Organisational & Employee Development
Hybrid work is here to stay, but offices remain essential – ISS
According to the study, 81% of employees currently operate within a hybrid work arrangement.
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M&S orders staff to work from home following cyber attack
Jessica Bass, partner at Oury Clark Solicitors, said: "It is vital that M&S maintains clear and open communication with all employees during this time, so they understand what is happening and why these steps are necessary."
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28% workers denied flexible working due to employers’ productivity fears
Research from Phoenix Group revealed that while more workers are taking advantage of flexible arrangements, many still face significant barriers.
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Searches for mental health advice from WFH workers up 60% – Choose Leisure
Analysis by Choose Leisure found a sharp increase in searches for terms such as ‘work from home health’, ‘WFH mental health’, ‘WFH wellbeing’, and ‘WFH wellbeing tips’, along with 1,446 related keywords.
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Unreliable broadband significantly harms remote work productivity, research finds
Broadband Genie highlighted that poor broadband reliability is a major issue for remote and hybrid workers across the UK.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Racial disparities persist in WFH access despite overall increase, study finds
The researchers suggest that these disparities could stem from managerial biases against BME workers, leading to a reluctance to WFH opportunities.
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Half of bosses say they cannot trust staff without monitoring, study finds
The new study unearthed the views and experiences relating to the ‘workplace surveillance’ of 1,000 employees and 1,000 employers in the UK.
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40% workers expect a return to full-time office post-pandemic, survey shows
Workers anticipate a shift back to full-time office attendance showing 40% expecting a return to the pre-pandemic 5-day office weeks.