Work What a labour lawyer had to say about firing 900 US workers over Zoom The boss of Better.com coldly dismissed 900 people in a Zoom call. Heavily criticised, Vishal Garg has apologised but maintains the collective layoff. 10/12/2021
Work Workers' paradise? Portugal's new remote work law blasted by critics Portugal's new remote work law, which says employers can't text or email employees after work hours, is being blasted as being unworkable. 27/11/2021
Work After Portugal, which countries are improving remote working laws? Following Portugal's decision, we look at which countries in Europe are planning to rework their labour laws to support hybrid working. 11/11/2021
Russia Russian region extends non-working period as COVID-19 infections rise Novgorod’s regional coronavirus task force has reported 284 new infections — double the daily tally from a month ago. 01/11/2021
Opinion Remote work is providing huge opportunities for developing countries Poorer countries will benefit the most as WFH (work from home) and WFA (work from anywhere) trends become more mainstream. Here's why. 14/10/2021
Opinion Monitoring employees remotely is more about trust than control Research says 80 per cent of employers are use monitoring software to oversee remote workers but this erodes trust and can lead to less productivity. 15/09/2021
Work Would you accept being paid less to work remotely? New plans could see Google employees who choose remote working paid less according to their location and cost of living. 13/08/2021
Belgium Work-life balance: Will the future of work be remote? Some people love it, others hate it, but one thing is certain, working from home might be a COVID-19 trend that is here to stay. Some experts are now calling on companies to create conditions for hybrid working models. 29/07/2021
Travel News Get into beach-based working with these 7 digital nomad destinations Fancy working from Mexico or Barbados? Well these paradise-like spots are offering 'digital nomad visas'. 15/07/2021
Work The EU is planning new safety rules for the workplace - wherever it is Nearly 40 per cent of employees worked at home during the pandemic. The EU is now looking to protect worker health and safety - wherever the office is. 28/06/2021
Rethink Authenticity and openness are key leadership skills at Mercedes-Benz A male-dominated industry hasn't stopped Bettina Fetzer from climbing the ranks at Mercedes-Benz. What did it take for a female leader like her to succeed? 22/06/2021
Work Have Finns perfected the ultimate home office for remote working? From the European country that normalised flexible working hours comes the practical home office on wheels designed for remote working. 15/06/2021
Work Working from home is here to stay for these companies The end of commuting, more office space and a better work-life balance. Meet the companies embracing remote working and making it permanent. 11/05/2021
Work The COVID trend taking Japan by storm thanks to remote working Make-up has long been a key element of female beauty routines. But in Japan, more and more men are embracing it to transform the way they look. 22/04/2021
Stays Can virtual wellness retreats really compete with a beach in Bali? What it's like taking part in a wellness retreat from your living room. 27/02/2021
Stays Would you work from home in a snow cabin in Norway? A popular winter destination has seen an increase in people using their holiday cabins as offices. 04/02/2021
Europe News MEPs push for workers to have the right to digitally disconnect The surge of remote working during COVID lockdowns has highlighted the importance of being able to digitally disconnect once you've done your hours. 26/01/2021
Experiences My co-living lifestyle in Gran Canaria: Work hard, play harder Dining alfresco and weekend boat trips? Ellie Swain tells us what it's like being a digital nomad. 17/12/2020
Eco-Innovation Temperature regulating curtain keeps rooms at 25°C The 'intelligent' curtain design was invented by two students in Berlin and could save you money on heating bills. 15/11/2020
United Kingdom COVID-19: UK government encourages 'safe' return to office Is it the beginning of the end of remote work? 29/08/2020
View COVID-19 lockdowns have shown all workers need a new right to disconnect from work at home ǀ View Before the outbreak, just one in 10 people worked from home every day. But new research has found that almost 40% of EU citizens started working from home during confinement. 01/06/2020
Good Morning Europe COVID-19 pandemic is the 'perfect excuse to adopt four-day work week' Do you think it's a good idea? Would working fewer hours each week help boost productivity? 29/05/2020
world news Should Europe follow Twitter and make it easier to work at home? Twitter is allowing its employees to work from home permanently. Should Europe shift to this model? 14/05/2020
world news I love lockdown: meet the Europeans who don't want lockdown to end Problematic, even hideous for some, lockdown has been a blessing in disguise for others. 09/05/2020
Green News Employees show us their weird and wonderful zoom set-ups at home As more employees than ever try remote working, we look at the environmental benefits and how to make it a success. 07/05/2020
View The UK ICO’s modified approach to data regulation during COVID-19 is welcome but risks remain ǀ View Businesses and organisations may draw some comfort from the ICO’s position during the current health emergency, but they would be wise to maintain data protection standards wherever possible and not to see the regulator’s approach as a “free pass.” 29/04/2020
