Blog - October 2020

  • Working from Home: how to set up your home workspace to benefit your productivity, health and minimise discomfort

    Working from Home: how to set up your home workspace to benefit your productivity, health and minimise discomfort

    Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments

    Whilst the home office is a reality for some, many of us have been making do with the kitchen table, coffee table or hunching over laptops on sofas and beds. As the second wave of COVID-19 hits and the likelihood of returning to the office this year diminishes, it's a good time to reassess your working from home (WFH) set up to prevent long term health problems. If you can sit at a desk or table, ...

  • Onboarding during COVID-19: How to welcome new starts (whilst working from home)

    Onboarding during COVID-19: How to welcome new starts (whilst working from home)

    Posted on Friday, October 9, 2020 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments

    With much of the UK workforce now working from home, many people are starting new jobs without stepping foot inside their new office or meeting their new colleagues. A good onboard policy was important even before the pandemic. According to a recent study by Society for Human Resource Management, replacing an employee can on average costs SMEs 6 to 9 months’ salary. Even when employees stay past ...