The 'green' trick to stop your boss 'Zooming' you

Lockdown communication | The 'green' trick to stop your boss 'Zooming' you

While virtual communication has played a crucial role in connecting people amid the crisis, new data has looked into the negative impact that all of these virtual calls could have on the environment.....
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Slack's UK head on employees growing closer

Remote work | Slack's UK head on employees growing closer

Research commissioned by Slack has found that 53% of 2,000 adults working remotely believe they have a better understanding of their colleagues as human...
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Third of staff have worn PJs to work meetings in lockdown

WFH | Third of staff have worn PJs to work meetings in lockdown

Almost one-third of staff working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic have worn pyjamas during virtual work meetings, new research has found...
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Homeworkers reject monitoring software

'Big brother' | Homeworkers reject monitoring software

According to a new study by Skillcast, 59% of respondents did not want to work for any company trying to use software that could spy on them…
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How HR can ace virtual onboarding

‘Preparation is key’ | How HR can ace virtual onboarding

When onboarding a newly hired staff member into the business, it is crucial that employers and HR cultivate a good experience. HR Grapevine looks at how...
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Plucky firm starts homeschooling OWN workers' kids

Disney quizzes & PE | Plucky firm starts homeschooling OWN workers' kids

With many working parents juggling jobs, parenting and homeschooling in lockdown, one firm has introduced an education programme to support its staff members...
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What viral Handforth Council meeting tells us about Zoom leadership

Jackie Weaver | What viral Handforth Council meeting tells us about Zoom leadership

With most people stuck at home and glued to social media as their only way of interacting with the outside world, it makes sense that one chaotic Zoom...
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What should be HR's stance?

Social media & work | What should be HR's stance?

During the coronavirus pandemic, social media usage - on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram et al. - has rocketed...
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Zoom standards 'slipping' during lockdown

Drinking & cigarettes | Zoom standards 'slipping' during lockdown

A recent WIRED article detailed that during a company Zoom call...
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Huge numbers of companies are spying on staff

WFH | Huge numbers of companies are spying on staff

Whilst the process of monitoring screens is a moral grey area, official Government advice is clear that employers are legally free...
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Employees share biggest video call bugbears

Zoom | Employees share biggest video call bugbears

2020 has seen more employees than ever rely on tech to communicate with colleagues and managers but as with any tech…
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