NR Mobile working news - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Oct 10th 2013 Technology the key to the UK’s smart cities Cities across the UK are being encouraged to “get smart”, thanks to a new government initiative that has been launched yesterday (October 9th). The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has introduced its Smart Cities ... Sep 24th 2013 Annual Leave Cancelled by 1 in 3 Businesses A third of companies have admitted they would be willing to cancel staff holidays if they were experiencing a busy period, according to a survey. The finding comes despite 87 per cent of bosses also saying they believe annual leave does improve ... Sep 18th 2013 Birmingham SMEs get cash for green energy In order for businesses to grow and reduce overheads, they need to invest in their energy efficiency measures. For many firms, however, this area may seem like an unnecessary expense that is rarely factored into the yearly budget. That’s ... Sep 16th 2013 O2 launches Women in the Workplace campaign Businesses in the UK have to do more to support the career development and family responsibilities of their female staff members, according to a study by O2. The telecommunications company has launched a campaign entitled Women in the Workplace, ... Aug 29th 2013 Mobile working sees 4G boost as O2 and Vodafone enter the fray The 4G revolution continues with both Vodafone and O2 launching their own services from today (August 29th). The pair will roll out their own superfast mobile internet in one and three cities respectively; with Vodafone sticking to London ... Jul 31st 2013 The flexible work debate continues The issue of remote working continues to provoke debate, with many firms still opposed to offering this style of conducting business to employees. However, with improved technology and a greater uptake of portable devices among companies ... Jul 24th 2013 Firms urged to adopt “greater representation” of women Although the topic of women in the workplace has been widely debated, they are still severely underrepresented in this area. That is according to a report by the Women’s Business Council, which suggests that increasing the number of ... Apr 11th 2013 No such thing as a free lunch Boosting staff motivation and productivity can be achieved in a number of ways and one that is adopted by Silicon Valley companies is offering employees free food. Businesses such as Google and Facebook are famously excellent places to work, ... Apr 10th 2013 Businesses show low interest in employee health Only 11 per cent of businesses are committed to improving employee health and, worryingly, many have no initiatives in place to promote wellbeing. That is according to new research into the government’s Responsibility Deal scheme, ... Apr 09th 2013 Technology allows us to work anywhere anytime Over one billion people will work remotely by 2015 meaning the use of mobile technology for business is more important now than ever before. That is according to International Data Corporation, which predicts that 37.2 per cent of the entire ... Apr 08th 2013 How to encourage staff to ‘go the extra mile’ How can managers encourage their employees to go the extra mile and boost productivity? By ensuring they provide the right incentives. That is according to Employee Benefits, which lists motivating factors such as mobile working, recognising ... Mar 26th 2013 How to manage stress at work Work is the most stressful aspect of a person”s life, more so than debt worries or health problems. That is according to research by mental health charity Mind, which surveyed more than 2,000 working adults and found that 34 per cent of ... Mar 19th 2013 Top 5 things we don’t use anymore There’s no doubt that the advent of technology has made our lives infinitely more convenient, time-saving and easier. But ultimately, this has meant that certain office products have died away only to become relics of history, residing ... Mar 12th 2013 Employers could save billions through mobile working Employers could save billions by offering mobile working to help cut overheads, as well as improve employee wellbeing. It is believed that savings of up £34 billion could be enjoyed by companies that free up desk space, but managers vastly ... Mar 05th 2013 94% of firms offering mobile working Mobile working opportunities are now being provided by 94 per cent of UK organisations, a new report has revealed. Research carried out by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) highlighted that managers are increasingly allowing ... Feb 15th 2013 Mobile working ‘needs to be embraced by law firms’ Around two-thirds of large law firms signed up to the Law Society diversity charter have so far failed to embrace mobile working solutions. This is according to the results of an annual self-assessment study by the organisation, which points ... Feb 11th 2013 Firms paying £61 a month per employee device Firms are paying £61 a month for every device workers bring into the office. Research by iPass has discovered that only 48 per cent of employers are in control of the spending on the equipment being used to encourage mobile working. Despite the ... Feb 01st 2013 Companies ‘can use flexible working to keep staff happy’ Companies are constantly looking for ways to keep their staff motivated and happy. If employees are content in their role, then they are more likely to be productive, while firms will also find it easier to retain the best talent. Because of ... Jan 29th 2013 Mobile working ‘will become the norm’ Mobile working is going to become an essential part of most businesses in the future. This is according to Steve Hemsley, who noted that organisations will increasingly shy away from the physical workplace in favour of remote options. Writing ... Jan 28th 2013 £318m lost by UK companies because of snow UK companies lost around £318 million as a result of the recent poor weather conditions. Research by Green Flag discovered that ice and snow interrupted working patterns up and down the country, as 18 per cent of people were not able to complete ... Jan 24th 2013 Companies ‘increasingly embracing BYOD’ More companies are embracing the bring your own device (BYOD) concept that allows office workers to use their own mobile phones and tablet devices in the workplace. A new report from Good Technology indicated that the percentage of enterprises ... Jan 22nd 2013 Poor connectivity ‘a barrier to NHS mobile working’ Poor connectivity is the biggest issue facing the NHS as it looks to embrace mobile working practices. A study by the Department of Health looked into the viability of letting staff use mobile devices in order to complete their tasks while on ... Jan 17th 2013 30% of UK adults own a tablet The bring your own device (BYOD) trend is one that is expected to increase dramatically in 2013. Firms will increasingly encourage individuals to use their own tablets and smartphones when in the office, as the cost-effective measure means ... Jan 09th 2013 Smartphone adoption ‘to rise in 2013’ The number of mobile workers utilising smartphones is set to increase during 2013, it has been predicted. Deloitte expects shipment growth to continue over the coming year, as more professional people and consumers purchase handheld devices. ... Dec 31st 2012 Media tablets the mobile working device of 2013? Media tablets could be the device of choice for mobile workers during 2013, based upon the findings of a recent study. Over the last couple of years, touch-screen slate computers have really risen to the fore, led by the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy ... Dec 21st 2012 UK firms compete for 4G mobile broadband spectrum Seven UK businesses have thrown their hat into the ring to launch 4G mobile services in 2013, it has been revealed. Media regulator Ofcom has announced the qualifying bidders for the upcoming 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum auctions, which will ... Dec 03rd 2012 Office workers ‘willing to relocate’ A significant proportion of office workers are willing to move to any location for the right opportunity, a survey has suggested. Research conducted by Change Recruitment Group found that 50 per cent of UK employees would happily go and work ... Nov 28th 2012 German driver ‘built complete office on car passenger seat’ Business leaders and employees are well aware of the benefits of working on the move. Having access to web-connected portable devices enables people to carry on working wherever they are, ensuring they can be as productive as possible throughout ... Nov 22nd 2012 Reducing the risk of a mobile data crunch in the UK As more and more people use smartphones, laptops and other mobile devices to work on the move, the pressures placed on UK networks are continuing to rise. Britain’s 3G mobile networks are already creaking under the strain of increased ... Nov 16th 2012 Businesses seek media tablets to support mobile working An increasing number of small businesses are purchasing media tablets for their staff as they aim to mobilise their workforces, it has been suggested. 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