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The Citizen
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Remote work vs return to office: The battle for workplace culture, pay and productivity
'If companies want to calibrate remote working to their requirements, they need systems that support flexibility.' Remote work, often abbreviated as WFH (work-from-home), is becoming culturally ingrained, despite pushback through return-to-office (RTO) mandates. A poll from Global Payroll Association revealed that three-quarters of people would turn down a job that doesn't offer hybrid or remote working. While critics say WFH reduces productivity. Sandra Crous, managing director at Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, notes that there is an increasing expectation for more workplace flexibility, and certain roles work better with flexible hours and locations. 'Considering that our digital society enables remote and flexible working, it's no wonder it has become the norm. Companies should think about where it's appropriate and how they create the systems to manage different work styles.' Adapting to remote work She says workplace flexibility is complex. The ability to work remotely depends on employee roles and business projects, managerial styles, customer expectations, and even how flexibility is presented. 'For example, is time and location flexibility a standard feature or offered as a perk?' Crous highlights that work location flexibility is incompatible with some roles or industries. It can stagnate or elevate careers. It can reduce pay or increase bonuses. Furthermore, it can make some jobs more productive and others less. ALSO READ: How to create a healthy work environment for employees Work location flexibility 'In some cases, it has no impact at all. If companies want to calibrate remote working to their requirements, they need systems that support flexibility. Payroll and human resources systems have the biggest impact.' She highlights that modern payroll and HR platforms offer increased flexibility for companies through data-driven insights, employee enablement services, and seamless integration with other business areas. 'They establish the processes that enable a business to adapt and adopt different work modes as required. For example, a modern payroll platform automates the management of variable pay structures, thereby reducing the administrative burden associated with taxes, benefits, time tracking, and invoicing.' Efforts to support WFH Crucially, they support remote work for managers of payroll, HR, and finances, who can access cloud-native payroll platforms remotely and securely from anywhere through their smart devices. 'When companies combine these features with other collaboration tools such as Slack or Teams, they open the doors to dynamic collaborative workflows for people at the office and elsewhere.' NOW READ: Do you want to work at home or in an office that looks like a hotel?
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Scottish beer firm Innis & Gunn wants staff to be let off work from 3pm when hot weather hits 20C
Scots bosses have been urged to let their workers knock off early this Thursday (15 May) – but only if the mercury hits a sizzling 20°C. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Beer firms Innis & Gunn have launched the '3PM Pledge' – a sunshine-soaked initiative urging employers to let their hard-grafting teams down tools at 3pm, crack a cold one, and soak up Scotland's rarest natural wonder – the sun. And to sweeten the deal, the Edinburgh-based brewers are offering a share of 500 free beers to the first 20 firms who promise to get involved. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The scheme, dreamed up by founder and master brewer Dougal Sharp, comes as forecasters predict Thursday, May 15 to be the hottest day of the year. Backed by stats from the Global Payroll Association – which claims a third of Brits already sneak off when the sun's out – Sharp reckons it's time to make it official. But there's a catch, no 3pm pint unless it's 20°C or above. khonkangrua - Mr Sharp, also Innis & Gunn's master brewer, said: 'Let's face it – when the sun shines in Scotland, it's like one of life's miracles. Nobody wants to be stuck at their desk while the rest of the country basks in the beer garden . 'When the sun comes out it's like the World Cup Final for pubs and people alike – and we want companies to back it. The 3PM Pledge is all about spontaneity, sunshine and celebrating life's little wins. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Obviously, not every job can just down tools, but where it's possible we're encouraging businesses to let their hardworking teams take a breather. If the work can be done at any time, why not save it for later and let people enjoy the sunshine ? Dougal Sharp, Founder and Master Brewer of Innis & Gunn | Innis & Gunn 'We want bosses to let their teams down tools and head to the pub early to enjoy a drink with colleagues, friends, or family – as long as it's basked in Scottish sunshine!' Each of the first 50 employers to sign up will receive an ice-cold crate of Innis & Gunn lager delivered direct to their office – just in time for a sun-soaked early finish.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Scots bosses urged to let workers finish early if the weather hits 20 degrees
Scots bosses have been urged to let their workers knock off early this Thursday – but only if the mercury hits a sizzling 20°C. Beer legends Innis & Gunn have launched the '3PM Pledge' – a sunshine-soaked initiative urging employers to let their hard-grafting teams down tools at 3pm, crack a cold one, and soak up Scotland's rarest natural wonder – the sun. And to sweeten the deal, the Edinburgh-based brewers are offering a share of 500 free beers to the first 20 firms who promise to get involved. The scheme, dreamed up by founder and master brewer Dougal Sharp, comes as forecasters tip Thursday, May 15 to be the hottest day of the year. Read more: 'I think this Prohibitionist attitude is utter madness' Brewer of only Scottish lager in premium top 10 says 'buy homegrown' Backed by stats from the Global Payroll Association – which claims a third of Brits already sneak off when the sun's out – Sharp reckons it's time to make it official. But there's a catch – no 3pm pint unless it's 20°C or above. Sharp, also Innis & Gunn's master brewer, said: 'Let's face it – when the sun shines in Scotland, it's like one of life's miracles. Nobody wants to be stuck at their desk while the rest of the country basks in the beer garden. 'When the sun comes out it's like the World Cup Final for pubs and people alike – and we want companies to back it. The 3PM Pledge is all about spontaneity, sunshine and celebrating life's little wins. "Obviously, not every job can just down tools, but where it's possible we're encouraging businesses to let their hardworking teams take a breather. If the work can be done at any time, why not save it for later and let people enjoy the sunshine? 'We want bosses to let their teams down tools and head to the pub early to enjoy a drink with colleagues, friends, or family – as long as it's basked in Scottish sunshine!' Each of the first 50 employers to sign up will receive an ice-cold crate of Innis & Gunn lager delivered direct to their office – just in time for a sun-soaked early finish. To sign up, visit:
