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2020 has been an extraordinary year in so many ways, especially for businesses. Lockdown, furlough and social distancing have all affected how and when people have been able to work, and it’s left many employees with a big chunk of unclaimed annual leave.

Over 9.6 million professionals have been furloughed in the UK since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in March 2020, and the scheme is far from over. As the country battles further lockdowns and restricted movement over the winter, employees that have returned to work may find themselves going back onto furlough – and it’s not just their salary that will be affected.

Most of us are reliant on our smartphone – the average Brit checks their phone once every 12 minutes – except when it comes to one area of life: our careers.

While we might check emails on our mobile, other tasks don’t tend to involve our favourite device; and we’re missing the chance...

Our entire working and living structure has changed in the face of the global pandemic; it’s affected both our jobs, and the way we enjoy time off.

Millions of people across the country have been forced to cancel or postpone trips as a result of travel disruption and quarantine regulations.

With 2021 on the horizon, many businesses are putting plans in place for the next twelve months. While companies often focus on client and customer goals, it’s important to pay attention to internal policies – including how your business manages annual leave.

It's been a tough year for everyone. Companies have seen sales suffer as a result of lockdown and social restrictions, and have relied on the dedication and commitment of their workforce to survive and thrive.

Some users may have noticed that they are no longer able to download or update their WhosOff iPhone apps if they have not updated to iOS 13.0 or later.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses up and down the UK have used the national furlough scheme as a financial lifeline, with over 8.4 million workers now registered to receive 80% salary support from government funding.

Businesses have dealt with a lot over the past few weeks. The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to create new remote working structures, in order to ensure staff safety. And just as they get used to this 'new normal', further challenges arise ...

The concept of the office is changing. Internet connectivity is enabling companies to operate more flexibly than ever before, recruiting employees in different locations, on different types of contract, to create the perfect mix of skills.