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The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid & Remote Work

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Hybrid & Remote Work.

What to know about Hybrid & Remote Work

Hybrid and remote work have fundamentally transformed the modern workplace, blending traditional office environments with flexible, technology-driven arrangements. This evolving approach to work reshapes how organizations operate, collaborate, and engage with their employees, offering new opportunities and challenges.

Exploring stories under this tag reveals insights into the latest technologies enhancing hybrid work experiences, such as AI-powered communication tools, secure cloud solutions, and innovative collaboration platforms. It also highlights the critical importance of addressing security risks, managing employee wellbeing, and fostering inclusive cultures amidst dispersed teams.

From advancements in video conferencing and smart office design to strategies for digital transformation and cybersecurity in hybrid settings, readers can gain practical knowledge on navigating this dynamic work landscape. Dive into these stories to understand how businesses and employees are adapting to, and thriving within, the hybrid and remote work era.

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Recent Hybrid & Remote Work News

UK workers widely use unapproved tools, Mitel warns
Unified Communications

UK workers widely use unapproved tools, Mitel warns

Most UK staff are using unauthorised chat and AI apps at work, raising fears of data leaks, compliance breaches and lost oversight.

Last month

iProov launches tool to spot deepfakes in video calls
IT Industry

iProov launches tool to spot deepfakes in video calls

Growing use of AI fakery is forcing companies to verify who is really on screen before hiring, approving payments or granting access.

Last month

UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates
Banking

UK finance workers eye quitting over office mandates

Office attendance rules are pushing 57% of UK finance workers towards quitting, as commuting costs and burnout deepen recruitment woes.

Last month

When 'good enough' cloud communications quietly becomes a risk
Unified Communications

When 'good enough' cloud communications quietly becomes a risk

British firms could face costly disruption if they delay modernising communications before the PSTN switch-off on 31 January 2027.

Last month

BT wins five-year secure connectivity deal with BAE Systems
Productivity

BT wins five-year secure connectivity deal with BAE Systems

The deal will support BAE Systems' digital transformation as defence groups face growing pressure to secure networks across global operations.

Last month

Charles Hipps sees five recruitment trends for 2026
Human Resources

Charles Hipps sees five recruitment trends for 2026

Hiring teams are under pressure as application volumes surge, pushing employers to replace CV screening with earlier behavioural assessments.

Last month

CMI launches AI leadership courses to boost productivity
Firewalls

CMI launches AI leadership courses to boost productivity

Chartered Management Institute launches AI leadership courses as survey finds most UK managers lack the training to turn spending into gains.

Last month

Employers urged to treat mental health as workplace issue
Human Capital Management

Employers urged to treat mental health as workplace issue

Business leaders say burnout is a hard financial risk, urging employers to build mental health into job design, leadership and daily operations.

Last month

UK SMEs fear cyber attacks most, Hiscox survey finds
Small Business

UK SMEs fear cyber attacks most, Hiscox survey finds

Sleep loss and costly cover gaps are leaving most UK small firms exposed, as 77% say they do not understand cyber insurance.

Last month

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds

Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.

Last month

UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness
IT Industry

UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness

UK businesses are leaving gaps in incident response and backup planning as experts warn AI-assisted attacks are outpacing policy.

Fri, 1st May 2026

AI saves marketers time but not strategy, survey says
Marketing

AI saves marketers time but not strategy, survey says

Most marketers say AI saves time, yet few see it freeing them for strategy as teams face higher output demands and more complex workflows.

Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships
IT Industry

Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships

Moldovan founders stand to gain wider access to European capital and mentoring as new deals open funding and acceleration routes.

Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Cyber Essentials updates tighten remote working rules
Data Protection

Cyber Essentials updates tighten remote working rules

Companies seeking Cyber Essentials certification must now use multi-factor authentication and managed devices, as remote working rules tighten.

Wed, 29th Apr 2026

UK firms rethink AI use to cut wasted work and boost output
Productivity

UK firms rethink AI use to cut wasted work and boost output

Companies are finding that AI boosts performance only when it removes repetitive work, with human judgement still needed to prevent errors and burnout.

Wed, 29th Apr 2026

UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
Productivity

UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift

AI is forcing UK firms to rethink productivity as leaders warn that gains will depend on fixing workflows, skills and integration gaps.

Wed, 29th Apr 2026

NUWAVE adds Tollring analytics to unified communications
Unified Communications

NUWAVE adds Tollring analytics to unified communications

Businesses using cloud communications will gain clearer usage and performance data as NUWAVE embeds Tollring's Analytics 365 into partner-delivered services.

Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk
Data Protection

Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk

Security chiefs say unauthorised access to Anthropic AI's Mythos model shows generative tools could speed phishing, scanning and exploit discovery.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection
Cloud Services

BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection

Digital standards are now shaping cloud security, AI governance and connected devices as BSI marks its 125th anniversary.

Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Millennials push retailers towards community-led stores
Work from Home

Millennials push retailers towards community-led stores

Retailers face pressure to turn shops into social hubs as 57% of UK Millennials want spaces that blend community and shopping.

Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Job Moves