Working from home? Ask your boss these 5 things

Working from home? Ask your boss these 5 things

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Working from home is something many of us are used to. And since the pandemic, many of us have never returned to the daily commute.

But employers don’t always pay the same attention to your home set-up as they do to the main office. That means that too many of remote workers are struggling with …


Do you think your team does less when working from home?

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Microsoft has become the leader of productivity over many decades. Can you imagine doing your day to day work without their software?

So it’s no surprise the tech giant recently conducted a major new survey into productivity in the workplace – and some of the results might surprise you.

Researchers surveyed 20,000 people working for …


Tech Update: Some bosses think their people do less when working from home

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When your team works at home, do you think they’re more productive, or less? A new survey has the definitive answer – and you might be surprised…

Your people work from home sometimes, right?

Have you ever wondered if they get less done, compared to when they’re in the office?

A major new Microsoft study …


How to get the perfect video call setup, whatever your budget

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We all want to look and sound our best, especially in a meeting.  But what about remote meetings? Is you video call setup letting you down?

If so you’ll want some quick and easy ways to upgrade your video call setup. Our new video shows you what to focus on.

Video calling is here to …


Study shows working from home does not lead to low productivity

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A new study has revealed there’s no overall drop in productivity when staff are working from home rather than the workplace.

And it’s led to a challenge for many bosses: Let your team choose where they want to work to improve retention and overall happiness.

“Hybrid working has gone from being a privilege a few …


Ever been on a video call, and the other person looks and sounds AWFUL

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Ever been on a video call, and the other person looks and sounds AWFUL?

Perhaps they’re staring down at a laptop webcam (never a great angle). And they’re badly lit so look like a criminal. And have a cheap microphone which makes them sound like they’re on a bad phone call?

Video calls are here …


Is working from home really good for your business?

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Working from home. Or remote working, as it’s now called.

It’s the big thing in business, isn’t it? And some people love it.

They’re happier working where they want, and when they want. And that makes them more productive and less likely to leave.

But have you stopped to consider the downside to remote …


Tech Update: What to consider for remote working

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Remote working might be the current big thing, but have you ever properly considered the implications for your staff and your business? These are the big areas to look at.

Everyone’s worked from home in some way in the last couple of years.

You might still encourage it for your team.

But while it makes …


Have you considered the cyber security impact of working from home?

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Remote and hybrid working is now the norm for a lot of businesses. But how many have considered the cyber security impact of working from home?

A recent survey has found that, despite it being more than two years since many of us were forced to work from home, too many businesses still don’t have …


Tech Update: Cyber security for remote workers

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Only half of businesses have cloud-based cyber security protection that protects their staff wherever they work… and yet three quarters of businesses now have people working away from the office regularly. Here’s how to check if your business is protected.

Even if it’s just the odd day now and then – what percentage of your …


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