Tag Archives: UK jobs

Employers, staff don’t see eye-to-eye on remote work in the UK

While more than 90% of British employees say they want to work remotely at least some of the time going forward, 60% of British employers are actively trying to get staff back into the office.  Globally, the issue of return-to-office (RTO) mandates has been an ongoing challenge and many employees have openly rebelled against such…
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New tech apprenticeship program opens the door for remote jobs

If you’re looking for a remote job in the UK, you have thousands of options available. But it may be just the right time to launch your career in tech.  Technology solutions company Cognizant has recently launched a Tech Apprenticeship Program that helps workers, and especially women, get their start in the industry.  The program…
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Remote work and the culture of overworking

A new academic paper emerging from the University of Kent, King’s College and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) is shedding light on the ways in which remote workers across the United Kingdom may have a tendency to work extensively long hours, for different reasons. Many studies have spoken to the productivity of remote and hybrid…
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Report finds discrimination persists among UK home workers

Remote work has remained popular for UK workers in general, but many minority workers feel it’s even more beneficial for them as it removes some of the discrimination and bias they face while working face-to-face. However, while remote work has its benefits and has been shown to reduce workplace toxicity, it’s not the perfect solution.…
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