Mark Zuckerberg has offered Facebook employees the opportunity to work remotely permanently. If other tech giants follow, Silicon Valley could change forever.

Katie Paul · Reuters 27 May 2020

Cybersecurity

5 principles for effective cybersecurity leadership in a post-COVID world

Cybersecurity operations face new challenges due to COVID-19. These principles can help CISOs ensure effective business continuity in the "new normal."

Charles Blauner and Georges de Moura 26 May 2020

New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister opens door to 4-day working week

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has hinted businesses could consider a shorter working week to boost domestic tourism. Here’s what you need to know.

Kate Whiting 20 May 2020

COVID-19

A guide to thriving in the post-COVID-19 workplace

Upskilling in preparation for the future should be a critical part of our COVID-19 response. Here are 4 steps workers can take to prepare for tomorrow.

Blair Sheppard 18 May 2020

Future of Work

Twitter says some employees can work from home permanently

Tech giant Twitter will allow permanent homeworking to employees who can work remotely - and will not reopen offices before September.

Reuters Staff · Reuters 13 May 2020

COVID-19

Is working from home not working? Here are 10 tips to help you focus

From having a dedicated workspace free from distractions, to turning off notifications on your phone.

Wladislaw Rivkin · The Conversation 12 May 2020

COVID-19

South Korea shows us what office life could look like after the pandemic

The South Korean government has released detailed advice on how workers can return to work safely, while reducing the risks of another coronavirus outbreak.

Alexandra Ossola · Quartz 06 May 2020

COVID-19

The future of work is here: 5 ways to reset labour markets after coronavirus recovery

The future of work is here: there is an opportunity to “build back better” in the post-pandemic recovery.

Saadia Zahidi 01 May 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: Is this what the office of the future will look like?

From virtual workstations to one-way corridors, here's how homeworking and workplaces could be redesigned to keep employees safe and reduce COVID-19 transmission.

Harry Kretchmer 22 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Gig workers among the hardest hit by coronavirus pandemic

Many informal workers have had to quit their gig jobs due to a drop in demand, as well as their own safety concerns, with little support from employers.

Josephine Moulds 21 Apr 2020

COVID-19

This is how COVID-19 could change the world of work for good

Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton business school, talks about the lasting impact of the pandemic on leaders and their organizations.

Ross Chainey 16 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Pope Francis says it might be 'time to consider a universal basic wage' in Easter letter

In an Easter letter to leaders of social movements, Pope Francis says it may be time for countries to consider a universal basic wage to counter the economic disruption from coronavirus.

Grace Panetta · Business Insider 13 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Working from home was a luxury for the relatively affluent before coronavirus - not any more

COVID-19 could finally make telework or remote working a benefit available to more than a relative handful of U.S. workers.

Drew Desilver · Pew Research Center 21 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Working from home? Here's how to run a really great virtual meeting

The coronavirus outbreak has led to a huge increase in the numbers of people working from home - and that means meetings conducted via webcam. Here's how to do it right.

Simon Brandon 20 Mar 2020

Workforce and Employment

How employers can reject better

Hiring – and rejecting – is not just a branch of human resources. It's as much about marketing the higher value of your company

Susanna Williams 20 Mar 2020

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