Wurkr Blog

Introduction:

December 16th, 2021; - After much consideration, the Red Herring judging panel has announced its Top 100 Europe winners this evening, recognizing Europe’s leading private companies and celebrating these startups’ innovations and technologies across their respective industries.

Similar but different. Apples to oranges. Virtual workspaces to meeting platforms, you know the saying. However, as someone who does prefer apples, I will attempt the impossible and explain the differences between them, virtual workspaces and meeting platforms not apples and oranges. 

Project Seagrass: an environmental charity devoted to the conservation of seagrass ecosystems 

Their VISION - “A world in which seagrass meadows are thriving, abundant and well managed for people and planet."

Like most people with 60 years left on Earth (touch wood), I care about the future of the planet, and what we can do to lower our carbon footprint to make it more of a hospitable place to live. 

National Pollution Control Day is celebrated in India as an act of remembrance. December 2nd 2021, is observed as the 37th anniversary of the ‘Bhopal gas disaster’ where tragically a Methyl Isocyanate gas leak killed thousands, and a further half a million who were exposed to the toxic gas suffered injuries.

The phrase online team-building activities gets a mixed response. For some, it represents fond memories of messing around with coworkers, feeling like you're featuring in a sitcom for a day. For others, it might be a day of awkward small talk and patronising professionals who got paid an undisclosed amount telling you to do trust falls and puzzles. Social capital is a concept that gives real value to our relationships and how we interact with each other. Teams that get on well and respect each other are more valuable than teams that only interact through emails and therefore have greater social capital.  Here are some easy-to-do team-building activities that are perfect for working from home. 

Almost half of the population worked from home at some point in 2020, and many experienced the benefits of remote working for the first time. With the average UK commute time increasing every year, the ten-second commute from the bedroom to the home office is more alluring than ever. However this is not the only upside to working remotely, we are here to show you 5 underrated perks of remote working that you didn't know you’re missing.

The Future of Work Boardroom

by India Global Forum, London

Mission:

To explore key technologies and innovations that will holistically support workforces and enhance productivity.

The results are in, the number of treats and belly rubs are through the woof.