Work from home, employers obligations in the EU big 6 and Switzerland
Continuing with our “work from home” series, we would like to share with you in the table below and the file attached our findings about the discrepancies of the work from home laws in the 6 biggest European countries and Switzerland. Do not hesitate to download the table and the references by clicking the file below.
Tips for efficient remote office work
The transition to the world post COVID-19 is more delicate than expected. Before the summer and after several months fighting the disease, many countries flatten the curve of new cases. However, for now a few weeks the curve of infections is on the high again and what companies anticipated to be extraordinary and temporary measures could stay on the long run. Companies need to adapt to the “new normality” and implement new “Remote work” processes which are made for the long term. Becase some of the behaviours below tend to create suspicion or frustration amongst teams and the people you work with: I have been working remotely or doing “home office” for more than 20 years and I am happy to share hereafter my personal procedure and tips. Preparation, be “Remote” ready Preparation to on-line meetings E-mails Phone communication Team work Last but not least, working remotely could make you feel like traveling to Mars and you may lose motivation and purpose. It is important that you connect with your colleagues on a lighter mode and provide encouragements. I hope the above tips will inspire you when drafting your new procedures and do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
How COVID-19 is changing the approach to data driven insights
It’s here and it’s inevitable. It’s powered by technology and harnessed by people: Digital Transformation! The pandemic has wrought disruption on how companies work and has accelerated the need to transition to a more digital economy. “Focus on outcomes that make the difference and you will thrive!” Easier said than done! In practice, over 50% of decision makers have little knowledge or interest in analytics. An equal percentage of key stakeholders also have different opinions on the direction of the analytics and the implementation of priorities and plans. Why the use of data seems to create more controversy than contribution to success? The response is because of the ownership of the analytics. In most companies the primary responsibility for data and analytics is not centralised and relies on the business unit heads. It leads to challenges on what processes will likely profit from analytics and creates confusion in key processes of the company such as in communication, improved intelligence, data management and many more. In order to transition smoothly to the digital age, it is key to: The market is full of emerging solutions and it’s probably a good strategy to keep monitoring what is happening in this sector. The success of Digital Transformation relies on the Key Stakeholders to align to define a more systematic and organized approach to analytics and insight driven decisions across the entire organization. For more information on how to successfully transition to digital, do not doubt in contacting us. RELATED ARTICLE: Tips for efficient remote office work
