A pilot study in New Zealand found staff were happier and 20% more productive when working a four day week. Lorna Davidson, CEO of short-term recruitment specialists, RedWigWam, shares her thoughts. Last November, New Zealand…
How VR could solve the UK’s productivity puzzle
British workers produce less than almost any other nation in the western world, and it’s holding our economy back. Could technology hold the solution? Ben Bennett, from virtual and augmented reality developer Luminous, thinks so.…
Productivity gap narrows – but employers & HR…
Steve Herbert, Head of Benefits Strategy at Howden Employee Benefits, discusses why 'all is not what is seems' with productivity comparisons with the UK and Europe Last month the OECD published a very detailed and…
Maximising employee productivity through an attractive wellness program
Guest feature by Alex Addison, Founder, We Leap Any successful company understands the importance of investing in their staff. When an employee feels valued, they are more likely to be motivated and engaged with their…
Productivity in UK Construction Firms being hindered by…
The productivity of UK construction firms is being held back by a lack of accurate and timely information on jobsites, say researchers. Almost half (42 percent) of firms surveyed claimed that misinformation was the most…