Two thirds of office workers (64%) are reluctant to return to the office post-pandemic, with the commute, lack of work–life balance and an ineffective workspace, the main drivers hindering workplace returns. That’s according to a new European study by global workplace creation experts Unispace.

The study combines the results of an in-depth survey of 3,000 office workers, 2,750 employers in leader...

The system of joint and several liability for wage debts in the construction industry has been in place for almost ten years. Since 2012[1], employees have been able to claim back wages from their employer's direct co-contractor in the event of the latter's default.

This regime only applies to “activities in the construction sector”.[2]

Furthermore, the new regime applies both to contrac...

Global efforts to reduce human impacts on the natural environmental must do more to consider the vast ecological footprint that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have on the planet, according to a new book which advocates for a more united and pragmatic approach from academia, government and society.

Compiled and edited by Dr Aharon Factor alongside Professor John Ulhøi “Sustainabili...

Firms that seek out tax benefits for research and development through institutional intermediaries, such as professional and membership associations, can risk a lack of innovation because of the large level of political intervention that comes with this support, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

However, despite the potential negatives that using intermediaries can...

After working remotely for so long, many organisations are wondering how to reincorporate office working. Should we go ‘back to normal’ or embrace hybrid working: office working combined with working from home or elsewhere?

Researchers from Vlerick Business School, Professor Katleen de Stobbeleir and Professor Karlien Vanderheyden, have outlined five advantages of hybrid working and how they can ...

Financial development has significant indirect impacts on environmental pollution, new research from Trinity Business School confirms.

The researchers used province-level data in China over a 16-year period.

Conducted with China University of Geosciences and University of Sydney Business School, the research reveals that financial development has both positive and negative significant indirect e...

In our previous article 'Update UBO register'[1], you could already read that companies and non-profit organisations have until 31 August 2021 to comply with the provisions concerning the UBO register. Meanwhile, almost two months have passed and the FOD Financiën is serious. Those who do not comply with the registration can expect an administrative fine.

The UBO register is a regist...

SonicWall, the publisher of the world’s most quoted ransomware threat intelligence, recorded a 148% increase in global ransomware attacks through the third quarter of 2021. With 495 million ransomware attacks logged by the company this year to date, 2021 will be the most costly and dangerous year on record.

This month, the current U.S. administration hosted a global ransomware summit to pledge ‘a...

Blockchain could be an enabler for improving social sustainability, increasing transparency and eliminating risks, enabling companies to act in a more ethical manner, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

The study, conducted by Dr Atanu Chaudhuri, investigates how the technology can be deployed to support companies in becoming more vigilant about how their practices i...