Workplace Wellbeing

Remote working: caring for the health of public sector employees

Remote working has traditionally been an under-utilised option for many public sector workers, something that was turned on its head when COVID-19 hit. Many administrative public sector services are now […]

Developing immunity: IT security in the era of remote working

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, IT teams have had to grapple with a vastly increased threat: cyber-attacks. Keeping civil servants’ often sensitive work safe from hackers is both imperative and […]

The future of mobile working

See how public sector organisations are shaping for change Mobile working has been brought sharply into focus recently with COVID-19 forcing many workers to work from home, away from the […]

US government agencies to begin “phased transition” to normal working operations

The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has published a notice stating that the federal government will begin a “phased transition” to normal working operations, in line with guidelines unveiled […]

South African civil service ‘return to work’ drive sparks safety fears

The South African government has asked many civil servants to return to work, sparking criticism from the Public Servants Association (PSA) union – which warns that plans for ensuring health […]

From chaos to calm: getting to grips with remote working

Abruptly sent home to work remotely, civil servants around the world are struggling to build the skills, tools and systems they need. At a Microlink webinar now available on demand […]

Remote control: how to make a success of home-working

In advance of a free webinar on the topic, three experts discuss how civil servants at every level can adjust to home-working – forging new skills, relationships and reputations in […]

Distant employees and close teams: managing the shift to remote working

As governments respond to COVID-19, around the world millions of civil servants have abruptly found themselves working from home. Matt Ross learns how national leaders, employers and managers can help […]

Australian Public Service swings behind working from home amid redeployment drive

The Australian Public Service (APS) is to begin a “deliberate and phased” approach to working from home, public service commissioner Peter Woolcott said on Tuesday. The move follows reports of […]

The CHERRY passport to remote working

Working from home or anywhere outside your main office can be fraught with both security and peripheral challenges, so what options are open to organisations who wish their staff to […]