Remote Work: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: May 2022

Future of Work

Accelerating the Future of Work

May 5, 2022

Government is planning to introduce a legal framework for remote work

According to an ET report, the Government of India is reportedly planning to introduce a legal frame...

Work Model

Dec 10, 2021

Government is planning to introduce a legal framework for remote work

PwC offers US employees full-time remote work

Accounting and consulting firm PwC told Reuters on Thursday it will allow all its , US client s...

Industry

Oct 1, 2021

PwC offers US employees full-time remote work

Microsoft is scrapping plans to fully reopen offices by Oct

Microsoft Corp is scrapping plans to fully reopen offices by Oct , saying it can no longer give a d...

Industry

Sep 11, 2021

Microsoft is scrapping plans to fully reopen offices by Oct

Survey & Report

Remote work leads to massive surge in hacking globally: Report

Remote work leads to massive surge in hacking globally: Report New York, With most people working from home, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a surge in cyber crime. The year 2021 saw 5,258 data breaches across the globe, a third more breaches analysed than last year, according to a report on Thursday. The 14th edition […]

May 14, 2021

Diversity & Inclusion

Will Hybrid Workplaces Enhance Gender Equity?

The anticipated benefits of hybrid workplaces are still at the stage of initiating and retaining women at the junior and mid-career levels “I had to take a break when I had my baby”… “When I had to relocate with my spouse”… “When my personal situation required a job that involved less travel”… I have lost […]

Apr 7, 2021

Industry

Microsoft deferred reopening offices to September 7, 2021

Microsoft deferred reopening offices to September 7, 2021 Microsoft has announced to delay the reopening of its offices till September, after it stated to slowly reopen Redmond, Washington-based headquarters and nearby campuses from March 29 with a six-stage hybrid workplace strategy. In a statement to The Verge, a company spokesperson said that based on its […]

Apr 4, 2021

Jobs

LinkedIn gives staff next week off for wellbeing- RestUp!

LinkedIn gives staff next week off for wellbeing- RestUp! Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week off as it seeks to avoid burnout and allow its employees to recharge, the company told AFP Friday. The Microsoft-owned firm said that the “RestUp!” week starting Monday is meant to give employees time […]

Apr 3, 2021

Industry

Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall

Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall Amazon plans to have its employees return to the office by fall as the tech giant transitions away from the remote work it implemented for many workers due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company had previously given its return-to-office date as June 30, but questions remained as to whether […]

Apr 1, 2021

Jobs

Companies Switching to Permanent Work From Home

Companies Switching to Permanent Work From Home The industries were planning for the return to office strategy but due to the surge in Coronavirus cases, companies announced permanent work from home for at least some of their employees. Here’s a list of the companies that have announced permanent remote work. Microsoft US-based tech giant, Microsoft […]

Mar 29, 2021

Survey & Report

Microsoft forecasts the Next Great Disruption as Hybrid Work

Microsoft forecasts the Next Great Disruption as Hybrid Work Microsoft Corp today announced the findings from its first annual Work Trend Index. Titled “The Next Great Disruption is Hybrid Work – Are We Ready?” the report uncovers seven hybrid work trends every business leader needs to know as we enter this new era of work. […]

Mar 23, 2021

Industry

Tech companies ready for future hybrid work model

Tech companies ready for future hybrid work model The pandemic plunged most knowledge workers headlong into the world of remote work – and productivity didn’t disintegrate. According to the consulting firm’s survey, remote work has actually boosted employee productivity in most cases: 81% of employees and 80% of employers believe remote work has proved as productive or […]

Mar 18, 2021

Compensation & Benefits

Remote Working: An Additional Lens to View Compensation

Remote Working: An Additional Lens to View Compensation As economists continue to debate if the pandemic can be categorized as a black or a white swan event it’s clear that the future reward agenda cannot remain grey! With organizations trying to control costs and employees prioritizing job security over the customary annual raise the time […]

Mar 9, 2021

Jobs

Contactless Employee Engagement for Remote Work- Infosys BPM

Contactless Employee Engagement for Remote Work- Infosys BPM With the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, never have HR teams faced the need for innovative employee management strategies as in recent times. According to a Gartner Inc. survey, a whopping 88% of organisations have encouraged or required employees to work from home (WFH). It sounds […]

Feb 27, 2021

Jobs

Microsoft giving employees extra paid days off to ease pandemic stress

Microsoft giving employees extra paid days off to ease pandemic stress Microsoft told its employees Thursday they can take an additional five paid days off to ease stress and anxiety during the Covid pandemic. Microsoft HR chief Kathleen Hogan said in an email to the company’s employees its senior leadership team is concerned about reports of increased […]

Feb 25, 2021

Jobs

Microsoft announces new Window Update to improve ‘Remote Working’

Microsoft announces new Window Update to improve ‘Remote Working’ Technology giant, Microsoft has announced its new Windows 10 update that is focused on improving remote work for users. Concerning the COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft’s next major update to Windows 10, Version 21H1, will be delivered in the first half of 2021 and will focus on improving […]

Feb 20, 2021