Remote teams

Remote teams

According to a 2024 report, over 70% of workers worldwide said they would prefer to work from home in order to save time and money by avoiding a commute. And while many dread back-to-office mandates, it's still possible to work from the comfort of your home.

While meeting participants are commonly assigned to breakout rooms automatically, Zoom has a feature that allows individuals to choose their breakout and move between rooms at their own pace. This creates a more flexible experience that simulates in-person networking-if you're the host, you can name breakout rooms so participants can self-select based on interests or themes.

Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of Microsoft's experiences and devices group, has retired after more than 35 years, prompting a significant reshuffle within the company.

Surrey County Cricket Club has upgraded The Kia Oval with improved Wi-Fi and designated work areas, inviting hybrid workers to experience a unique office environment while enjoying live cricket.

A survey of 2,000 UK workers found that 68% rank company sick pay as the single most valuable employee benefit, ahead of annual pay rises, pensions, and flexible working arrangements.

Managing human resources in the UK has become increasingly complex. With evolving HMRC regulations, PAYE updates, and the shift towards flexible working arrangements, relying on fragmented point solutions or outdated spreadsheets is no longer viable.

Outsourced IT support is where an independent company handles all, or part of, your IT infrastructure as an external specialist. These managed IT services can include anything from threat detection and monitoring to supporting you in upgrading your IT infrastructure or migrating to the cloud.

Marcus and his colleagues devised a prank by taking a screenshot of their screens, pasting it into PowerPoint, and setting it to loop. This prevented screensavers from activating, causing confusion among their coworkers who would futilely try to regain control of their computers.