Flat structure vs hierarchy: does either work?
Experiments in scrapping command-and-control management structures have not always been a success, so is there another way of empowering staff?
Future of Work 2018
Who is responsible for reskilling the future workforce? How will artificial intelligence transform the way we communicate? And how can employers promote flexibility when flexible working is not a good fit for a given role? The Future of Work special report, published in The Times, tackles these questions, along with exploring how bureaucracy is holding organisations back and the importance of corporate wellness programmes. Also featured is an infographic covering the growing popularity of co-working and expert advice from business leaders on how to get the best out of your staff
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Educating children for the jobs of the future
In an uncertain world, the only certainty is change, so young people should be taught how to adapt in a constantly changing working environment
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Flexible working for the inflexible workplace
Companies that offer flexible working are known to have increased employee retention, more motivated and engaged staff, and access to wider talent pools when recruiting
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Leaders’ advice for boosting employee productivity
Five thought leaders offer tips to help overcome obstacles to raising productivity
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Right tech could be the saviour of global productivity
With the right work management platform, enabling individuals and teams to achieve the same mission, productivity levels will rise
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Can workplace evolution help small businesses outcompete enterprises?
With small businesses having bigger opportunities than ever before, the future of work means smaller companies are well placed to push valuable outcomes further and faster than their larger competitors
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The office where you log in, not walk in
Business tech should match what delights consumers about the apps they use at home, says Alex Shootman, president and chief executive of Workfront
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Freelancers add new dimension to UK economy
A London-based company is accelerating the future of work via a platform built to respond to the needs of both organisations and freelancers
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Future of Energy 2021
Carbon pricing is no longer enough to meet the Paris Climate Agreement targets, so what other options are available to businesses? Our Future of Energy report explores topics on how AI can alleviate energy poverty, fusion power’s ‘mini suns’, and an interview with Professor Mike Berners-Lee about a greener future for the UK.
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Future of Work 2021
Since workers can almost all operate entirely from home, many are leaving their urban lives behind, but what could a city exodus mean for businesses? Our Future of Work report looks at how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the way we work, dealing with narcissistic bosses, the popularity of peer reviews and so much more.
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The Future CFO 2021
Finance leaders are contemplating an economic future ravaged by COVID-19 and the most successful ones will be those who can turn challenges into opportunities. Our Future CFO report, published in The Times, explores how new attitudes to risk management can revolutionise the finance function and whether organisations should really have relied on government support to weather the pandemic. It examines the future CFO as a champion for green growth and whether crowdfunding could be the right choice for your business. Also featured is an infographic on what’s keeping CFOs up at night
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Understanding Pensions 2021
This year’s Pension Schemes Act has received Royal Assent and represents a bold move towards protecting pensioners and their savings, but will it deliver on its promises? Our Understanding Pensions report, published in The Sunday Times, explores whether the Chancellor’s new Budget could threaten pension tax relief, how the sector is boosting its racial diversity and why young people still aren’t saving enough for retirement. Also featured is advice on how to avoid pension scams and what your options are if you find yourself embroiled in a pension dispute