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Three tips for staying focussed when working from home

Balance is key when it comes to working remotely Working from home is great! You get to stay in your pyjamas all day if you want, answer emails with a beloved pet by your side and avoid spending hours on the tube. But it also comes with challenges. You’re at home — but so is…
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New study suggests a furry new way to fight remote worker blues

Remote work can feel isolating for some, but new research finds there could be an unexpected way to remedy it. Working from home has often been linked to better overall mental health, mostly because of the better work-life balance. [caption id="attachment_4381" align="alignright" width="387"] Working with a pet can help remote workers beat the blues. (Photo…
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Study: Remote businesses need to do better with cybersecurity

In a technological world, businesses and remote workers need to think more about data security. Debates about productivity and collaboration usually take centre stage when it comes to remote work.  But there’s a remote work concern that’s seldom-discussed despite its importance. The question of keeping data secure and protected when staff work out-of-office doesn’t typically…
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How to use a skills shortage to get the remote job of your dreams

A skills shortage sounds scary but it gives you a chance to demand the kind of working conditions you really want. It’s official: the United Kingdom is facing a skills shortage in its labour market, and especially in IT fields. For businesses, it means a time of greater challenge in finding and successfully winning over…
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