One of the country’s largest office developers raised concerns with the Government about the uncertainty caused by work-from-home strategies and the “significant” cost of building amenities to encourage staff back to the office. Clancourt Group, which has been developing and managing prime office buildings in Dublin since the late 1960s, warned the Department of Finance … Read more
I remember the day: a sinewy bicycle messenger skillfully weaved through honking automobiles and came to a stop at the traffic light in front of me. But instead of dropping a foot, he balanced high above his fixed-gear pedals for nearly a minute, his crossbody bag bulging against the urgent deliveries within. That was ‘90s … Read more
The code underpinning an employee’s right to request remote working is a “toothless tiger”, according to an employment lawyer, despite the issue being a factor in a growing number of legal disputes. All employees have had the right to request remote or flexible working under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023. It … Read more
he Judicial Commission introduced on Feb. 14 a work from home (WFH) policy for its employees in an effort to cut costs amid President Prabowo Subianto’s budget efficiency drive across various government institutions, both central and regional. “We are ordering our employees to work remotely once a week, starting today, as part of our cost-saving … Read more
he Jakarta administration’s proposal to introduce a four-day workweek policy to ease the city’s traffic and pollution, as well as to improve work-life balance has sparked debate among workers, with some seeing potential benefits while others raise concerns over feasibility. Governer-elect Pramono Agung and his deputy Rano Karno suggested the plan could be implemented during … Read more
Archyde Remote Work in the Irish Civil Service: A Delicate Balance A potential conflict over remote work arrangements in Ireland’s civil service has been temporarily averted. The Department of Social Protection has agreed to open a dialog with Fórsa, the country’s largest public service trade union, to address concerns surrounding proposed changes to working-from-home policies. … Read more
The University of Houston is ending its hybrid remote work policy, marking a important shift in its operational strategy. After nearly three years of allowing staff to split their time between home and campus, UH President Renu Khator announced in a Friday email that the university will return to fully in-person operations starting March 1. … Read more
Archyde A surprising shift is underway in the workplace. In a move that echoes across industries and continents, major players are calling employees back to the traditional office surroundings. Wall Street titan Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP morgan Chase, declared in early January that his global workforce, including 1,500 employees in Ireland, will transition to … Read more