Remote working is a trend that has taken the world of work by storm in recent years. According to a Gallup survey in 2022, 3 in 10 workers are now fully remote, with a further 5 in 10 claiming to work ‘hybrid’. That means that just 2 in 10 employees worked entirely on-site during this period – a shocking statistic given the relative popularity of this working arrangement pre-pandemic. Change offers new opportunities for businesses and employees alike, but it comes with some challenges. Team leaders especially must adapt to the teething difficulties of managing a remote team. One such challenge is the question of how much support businesses should provide to their remote workers. Should they simply provide education about working from home, or should they go one step further and provide financial assistance toward a remote work set-up? This challenge is particularly pressing in the wake of global events that

As Autumn begins to settle in and temperatures start to drop, it’s safe to say that the last thing on your mind is your ceiling fan. We bet that at your place, this trusty appliance is most well known for getting you through those hot summer nights, us too. But what if we told you that this same ceiling fan could help solve your winter blues too? That’s right, running fans in the cooler months can actually help you save up to 10% on heating costs. How? With the flip of a switch! The Science Most ceiling fans have the ability to spin in two different directions. Looking up at your fan (put it on the slowest speed setting to see better) you’ll be able to see whether it spins clockwise or anti-clockwise. We bet your’s spins anti-clockwise. Rotating anti clockwise means that the blades on the fan are forcing

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that life can be unpredictable. From the emergence of COVID-19 to the lockdown that followed, a lot has been affected—most notably, the world of work.  To continue running during the viral outbreak, many businesses requested that their employees work from home. Although the lockdown has since been lifted, the preference for remote working has remained. Data shows that 25% of businesses in the US have moved to remote models, with this percentage likely to increase further in 2023.  While this new form of working has cut down on transport costs and the need for business trousers, it’s simultaneously increased the stress on employees to have a proper remote system in place at home.  Many things go into ensuring that you’re able to work from your house or flat in a productive and healthy manner. Leg aches, strained eyes, and back pain