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Diversity and inclusion is something we’ve heard a lot about in the past decade. From events in the media, to several studies done highlighting the lack of it in many sectors. 10 years ago, diversity and inclusion was merely a box ticking exercise. Fast forward to 2021, there is now inexplicable evidence that the more diverse a business is, the more successful it is.

In an era where, especially amongst millennials, the changing of jobs is becoming an ever more frequent occurrence, being able to retain employees is getting increasingly more challenging. With the sharp shift to remote working for many, being able to hold on to employees is no longer just about ensuring a good work social culture. Employees expect a smooth and engaging experience with their employer, if not, they don’t hesitate to look elsewhere.

Earlier this year, Microsoft release their own hybrid working policy for their 160,000 + employees globally. To help other organisations plan their working strategy, they released the 2021 Work Trend Index, which outlined findings from a study of over 30,000 people in 31 countries. They analysed productivity and labour signals across Microsoft and LinkedIn.

The global pandemic, for the vast majority, has completely shifted the way we work. Whether it’s been the move from the office to a room at home, or from selling face to face, to virtual. The pandemic has presented many challenges that businesses have had to adapt to, in a very short time.​

Working with a PEO provides businesses with many benefits. Alongside saving cost and time, a PEO helps iron out any challenges, keeps employees compliant and advises businesses on any legal complexities.

Contractors can bring many benefits to your business, including flexibility, specialist skills and a diverse range of experience. However, there are several differences that come with choosing an international contractor over an employee. Understanding the difference between both is important to mitigate risk of financial and reputational damage.

Alongside its rolling hills and extensive coastlines, Sweden is renown as a prime place to do business. It's the home of IKEA, Volvo and Spotify to name just a few global businesses who originated from there. Sweden is the sixth most competitive economy in Europe and often ranks as one of the highest-performing economies worldwide. So, it's easy to see why starting a business in Sweden is a popular choice for many. ​

Alongside its rolling hills and extensive coastlines, Sweden is renown as a prime place to do business. It's the home of IKEA, Volvo and Spotify to name just a few global businesses who originated from there. Sweden is the sixth most competitive economy in Europe and often ranks as one of the highest-performing economies worldwide. So, it's easy to see why starting a business in Sweden is a popular choice for many. ​

Before making the decision to expand globally, it’s important carry out thorough research. Alongside the advantages of global expansion, it brings many challenges and is a complicated process. Going into a new market isn’t always a smooth transition, but with the right plan, partner and process, it can be.​

The pandemic has taken most businesses from busy offices to individual working. Just recently it was announced the drastic reduction of workers in Canary Wharf. On the last working day of February just 19,282 people passed through Canary Wharf station, according to Transport for London (TfL) figures, down from 110,609 on the same day last year.

For many, sitting in the office chatting to colleagues over a morning coffee can seem like almost a lifetime ago. At the beginning of the pandemic, it was feared those working remotely were less productive. But it didn’t take long before the opposite was realised, and for many, productivity and hours worked were shown to be on the up.

Remembering what the world of work was like before the pandemic can seem almost impossible. When remote working has been the norm for many for nearly a year, the process of recruitment has been forced to quickly adapt to a remote-first environment.