The majority (70%) of remote office workers in a Unipos survey said the thing they miss the most about work is face-to-face chats with colleagues.
Communication is the largest challenge facing employees working remotely, according to a 4Com survey.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak may have created a much-needed safety net for young people yet there are concerns by some working groups that he has overlooked the needs of underrepresented workers.
?Sectors struggling due to the impact of coronavirus have welcomed the Treasury’s recovery package, though some warn more intervention may be needed.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined a three-point ‘plan for jobs’ aiming to provide support to some of the sectors and demographics most affected by the pandemic.
Female workers are looking for more permanent roles post-coronavirus to create more stability and protect against economic uncertainty.
The UK government is set to unveil a £2 billion “kickstart scheme” to help unemployed young people into work.
An overwhelming majority of British workers (88%) said they are not comfortable using public transport for their commute, as the country shapes its exit from lockdown.
?A new amendment added to the Treasury’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) direction has created further confusion and potential worries for employers with workers on furlough.
?Prolonged and permanent remote work could lead to a productivity slump in the long-term, according to software firm Names & Faces.
?Employers need incentives if mass unemployment of young people is to be avoided, said The Institute of Student Employers (ISE).
New targets have been set to improve gender and racial equality in UK businesses.
