Browsing: Covid-19

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Editopr’s note: There are some really interesting insights here into how organisations are using Microsoft Teams vs Yammer and Facebook for Work as working from home has taken off as a result of the pandemic. The data shows that different platforms are used for different reasons. Understanding these reasons and measuring how the platforms are being used will be key to understanding what effective remote working looks like, the author says.

Curated Side profile of preoccupied anxious couple woman and man looking away from each other exchanging with many negative thoughts
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Editor’s note: A survey of more than 75,000 workers in the UK shows that more than a quarter have not felt supported at work during the Covid-19 pandemic and nearly half feel anxious. Organisations score better on communications. The report highlights the need for clear communications and leadership and a compassionate and carting approach towards employees.

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Editor’s note: I love that the BBC has made available more than 100 images of sets from a range of programmes. Zoom calls just got snazzier!

Curated Business people working in open plan office
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Editor’s note: This piece looks at how employers will use their office spaces as lockdown measures are lifted. It’s unclear what role the office will play now that most employees are working remotely. And for employees’ safety there will be implications around social distancing and cleaning desks when working from an office.

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Editor’s note: Nearly 90,000 people are taking part in this research carried out by University College London. There are weekly reports sharing the social and psychological experiences of adults in the UK through lockdown. There are some really interesting insights here that will have a bearing on work and how work is experienced currently.

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Editor’s note: The UK’s National Careers Service has started to curate courses to help people develop their digital and numeracy skills. There are some interesting ones from Futurelearn listed here.

Curated Tool kit
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Editor’s: Lots of great resources here for managers on how to manage through a crisis. Curated by the Chartered Management Institute.

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