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Return-to-office — but not for everybody

Employers enforcing return-to-office mandates could lose talent and are less likely to retain top performers.

Return to office or retain flexibility? The latest on the debate

Amid a trend of more in-office work, a series of surveys offer perspective on the state of the workplace and reveal how employees feel about their place in the debate.

Return-to-office mandates: Considerations for employers

If employers want staff to return to the office, they need to consider what they’re willing to offer in return.

How to create an effective hybrid workplace

Hybrid offices, with their need for honed communication skills, are a part of the workplace evolution, the latest research by AICPA & CIMA explains.

Some employees take a hard-line approach to seeking flexible work

To diminish concerns about their wellbeing, workers in a global survey want flexibility in terms of when and where they do their jobs.

Tips to avoid loneliness when working from home

Getting outside, using the phone, and making careful use of messaging apps can stave off feelings of isolation when working remotely.

Pent-up demand promises record tourist season for southern Europe

The shift towards holidays becoming a greater consumer priority comes in spite of travel industry strikes and extreme weather events.

Large US companies adopt cautious tone on China recovery

Domestic demand has not fully rebounded in China after COVID-19 restrictions, with US companies not anticipating recovery until the second half of 2023.

Women in leadership: Separating optimism from reality

Women remain significantly underrepresented in executive roles, and gender equity in mid-level leadership has not recovered since the start of the pandemic.

Out with the old: Remote work’s borderless opportunities

For organisations looking to tap into global talent markets, the remote work model is proving to be a competitive advantage, a study from late 2022 shows.