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Triaging Troubles? Can Video Conferencing Rescue Residential Services in the Digital Age?

Gone are the days of physical drop-ins! Digital services offer efficiency but lack the human touch. This blog explores three media theories to show how video conferencing, replicating face-to-face chat, can rebuild connections and provide a friendlier "front door" than impersonal digital tools. Learn when video conferencing shines and which tools are best for different situations.

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Is Flexible Working a High-Impact Problem?

Is Flexible Working a Competitive Advantage for Your Mid-Sized Company?

Are you struggling to attract and retain top talent? Are you facing high turnover and low morale? Flexible working arrangements aren't just a perk anymore—they're a high-impact solution for mid-market organisations. Discover how flexible work can boost recruitment, retention, and overall business results. Learn how to navigate management concerns and implement a winning, flexible work strategy for your company.

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Mark Terry Mark Terry

Flexible Work Revolution:

Flexible Work Revolution: Strategic Disruption or Operational Turbulence?
The traditional office, with its rigid schedules and cubicles, should be undergoing a seismic shift. Fueled by the global pandemic and evolving employee expectations, flexible work arrangements are no longer a perk but a growing necessity. The direction of travel is clear. Now is the time for businesses to confront a critical question: Is flexible work merely a disruptive hurdle, or could it become a strategic opportunity?

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Beyond the 9-to-5

Decoding the UK’s Most Popular Flexible Work Arrangements
Forget the traditional 9-to-5! The UK is pioneering a wave of flexible work arrangements, allowing employees to work in ways that suit their needs and lifestyles. These approaches can be categorised into two key areas: where we work (remote, hybrid, homeworking) and when we work (flexi-time, compressed hours, staggered hours, part-time, job sharing, phased retirement).

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Prepare to Work From Home

Eight steps to help transform your home into a productive and harmonious workspace.
Learn how to create a dedicated workspace, leverage the right tech, set boundaries, and stay connected. Discover tips for minimizing distractions, coordinating with housemates, and building a remote work "work family.” Transform your home office from chaotic to calm - boost your work game and achieve zen focus today!

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Beyond Location Location

Why the Future of Work is Shared Purpose, Not Shared Space.
The conversation surrounding returning to the office (RTO) versus working from home (WFH) has become a heated debate. Headlines scream of management versus employees, with "hybrid" presented as the only solution. But what if we're missing the bigger picture? What if this is a debate focused on the wrong factor - location?

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AI in the legal system

AI is already used in the legal system – we must pay close attention to its use.
While AI can support justice and streamline processes, its role in the legal system raises concerns about fair trials and the interpretation of the law. In short, AI offers convenience but human reasoning must govern its application.

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