Increasing the number of remote-workers opens up a gateway to your data, systems and, ultimately, your organisation. 60% of companies are being attacked since they implemented remote-working. Most take an average of 6 months to realise, and suffer large financial losses. Do you know how secure your business, customer and employee information is? Here are 7 secrets and lies about remote-work cybersecurity.

In today’s changing jobs market, we are seeing shifts in what employers are looking for within the assessment and recruitment processes. There is a new trait that is being prioritised when hiring that will help organisations build teams to get the most out of new technologies and their employees – and that’s the Learnability Quotient (LQ).

Like many of us, I was surprised and impressed at just how adaptable the UK workforce proved itself to be in its first response to the Covid-19 health crisis, with many businesses up and running remotely in a matter of days. Now, as we carefully descend the other side of the curve, we face a new set of challenges. As people, businesses and economies around the world start thinking about a return to “normal”, essential planning is needed to normalise the workplace, limit damage to the economy and help people make a meaningful living.

When you’re starting a new role, your typical first day might consist of meeting with your new manager, picking up your equipment, trying to learn the names of your co-workers, and working out where the post room, toilets and printers are. But what if your new job is remote?

We all know that today regular upskilling is the new normal for workers hoping to stay relevant and employable throughout their career. Career development and upskilling requires consistent effort, and when you work remotely there are certain things that you should keep in mind.

Here’s something to think about: When was the last time you changed the password on your home router? Is this something you considered could affect your company’s cybersecurity now that you are working from home?

The economy has shifted at a rapid place, with some sectors losing workers, while others can’t add talent fast enough to keep up with demand. Fields such as logistics and customer service are fast-growing, and have plenty to offer. For workers who find themselves searching for a job, making the leap to a different industry is possible.