In this week's exclusive feature for The Business Briefing readers, Bobby Hellard reports on the top ways businesses can create a work culture of wellbeing, from providing access to apps like Headspace to making sure employees get exercise to boost endorphins.
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Licensed mmWave: Opportunity or overhead?Industry Insights Ofcom’s latest mmWave auction unlocks major new capacity for 5G and FWA, offering a faster, more flexible complement to fiber - especially in dense urban areas
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CISA issues alert as China-linked hackers exploit Brickstorm malware to target VMware serversNews Organizations, particularly in the critical infrastructure, government services, and facilities and IT sectors, need to be wary of Brickstorm
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Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy called for a 70 hour week last year — now he says that’s not enoughNews Murthy thinks longer hours akin to China’s '996' approach are the key to success
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UK firms are pouring money into AI, but they won’t see a return on investment unless they address these key issuesNews An SAP report projects increased AI investment, but cautions that too many organizations are taking a fragmented approach
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Microsoft could be preparing for a crackdown on remote workNews The tech giant is the latest to implement stricter policies around hybrid working without requiring a full five days in the office
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Half of British companies want an end to hybrid working – but they’re playing with fire if they expect employees to complyNews A survey by British Chambers of Commerce suggests approval of hybrid working depends on sector
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HSBC says get back to the office or risk bonuses – and history shows it’s a tactic that might backfireNews HSBC is the latest in a string of financial services firms hoping to tempt workers back to the office.
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Google tells some remote workers to return to the office or risk losing jobsNews Google has warned remote workers will need to return to the office or else lose their jobs, according to reports.
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Young tech professionals are shunning a full-time return to the office – unless it pays more
News Young tech professionals who entered the workforce post-pandemic expect on-site work to be paid more than remote options.
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‘Employers must look at the bigger picture’: Brits aren’t keen on going back to the office, and enterprises pushing for it risk a talent exodus – 48% of UK professionals would quit if faced with a full RTO mandate as hybrid work remains popularNews Nearly half of professionals would consider quitting rather than returning to the office full time
