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    Back to the office: Olly Olsen talks to Oven-Ready HR

    by Chris Taylor 10 Sep 2021
    by Chris Taylor 10 Sep 2021

    Where do you stand when it comes to getting workers back to the office? This debate continues to exercise business...

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    Hybrid working trial periods: a guide for HR

    by Stephen Simpson 2 Sep 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 2 Sep 2021

    It is good practice for employers to run a trial period before committing to the hybrid working model. A trial...

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    Rethink office kitchens to support staff with smell loss

    by Ashleigh Webber 24 Aug 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 24 Aug 2021

    A charity says firms should rethink the food preparation spaces they offer to consider the mental wellbeing of staff affected by smell loss.

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    Office space enquiries surge but pace of recovery remains uncertain

    by Adam McCulloch 10 Aug 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 10 Aug 2021

    Serviced office giant IWG says it has seen strong demand for hybrid working solutions and was cautiously optimistic about the rest of the fiscal year.

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    A new leaf: fix the office with some foliage

    by Adam McCulloch 26 Jul 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 26 Jul 2021

    Bringing the home into the office will help us feel more comfortable in offices after so long working at home; going big on plants may be the way forward.

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    Can office staff be prioritised for pay rises and promotions?

    by Brian Palmer 22 Jul 2021
    by Brian Palmer 22 Jul 2021

    Although many employers are exploring ongoing hybrid and remote working arrangements, some may be considering how they might incentivise employees...

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    Summer 2021: six potential issues for employers

    by Clare Allerton 20 Jul 2021
    by Clare Allerton 20 Jul 2021

    Hot weather, sporting events, the end of furlough, returning to the office, vaccinations, and more...

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    Covid-secure: 14 things employees want in their workplace

    by Personnel Today 20 Jul 2021
    by Personnel Today 20 Jul 2021

    As ‘freedom day’ passes and Boris Johnson concedes that, amid rising infections, the return to workplace should be gradual, research...

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    Here comes the sun: what does hot weather mean for homeworkers?

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Jul 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Jul 2021

    Some workers may find themselves overheating at home. But what are employers' responsibilities?

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    Countdown to 19 July: five ways to support wellbeing as offices return

    by Ama Afrifa-Tchie 15 Jul 2021
    by Ama Afrifa-Tchie 15 Jul 2021

    Ama Afrifa-Tchie outlines five areas where OH leadership can help put mental health on the return-to-work agenda.

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    Rishi Sunak urges staff to go back to the office

    by Ashleigh Webber 9 Jul 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 9 Jul 2021

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak wants as many people as possible back in offices as soon as work from home guidance is lifted.

    • Hybrid working
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    ITV to reduce London office space with hybrid working plan

    by Adam McCulloch 25 Jun 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 25 Jun 2021

    Companies firm up hybrid working plans as July unlocking nears.

    • Coronavirus
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    ‘Freedom day’: What the four-week delay means for employers

    by Kerry Garcia and Emily Hocken 17 Jun 2021
    by Kerry Garcia and Emily Hocken 17 Jun 2021

    This week’s postponement of lifting all coronavirus restrictions – from 21 June to 19 July – has thrown many businesses...

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    Back to the office of the future? Francesca Peters talks to Oven-Ready HR

    by Chris Taylor 11 Jun 2021
    by Chris Taylor 11 Jun 2021

    IWG head of talent discusses how hybrid working provides the best solution for employers and employees.

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    Exclusive: ‘Home, hybrid, hub’ is the future for Lloyds Banking Group

    by Ashleigh Webber 7 Jun 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 7 Jun 2021

    Matt Sinnott shares how Lloyds Banking Group will combine remote working with attending the office...

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