Ways of working and tools

Creating a home office
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Home working can be rewarding but there are a number of issues to think about including your physical safety and your emotional wellbeing. Here are some simple tips to make working from home more organised, safe and enjoyable.
Is it ever OK to go over your boss’s head?
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Rosie Mullender
Taking problems with your boss above their head isn’t always the right thing to do. Here are five occasions when you might be tempted – and the best ways to tackle them.
Best practices to employ when creating your Gantt chart
Follow these eight best practice tips from Team Gantt to ensure your project plan is easy to understand for everyone involved.
How to create a project brief
A good project plan should always start with a project brief. Team Gantt shares tips on how to create a great brief to ensure your project plan is effective and realistic for everyone.
How to present a project plan
Team Gantt shares some simple things that you can do to make the process of presenting your plan to a client smooth and stress-free for everyone.
What you need to know before creating a project plan
To help you prepare, Team Gantt shares six questions to ask before starting your project plan.
Learn how to create a solid project plan
Creating a solid project plan is essential to keeping your project on track and in budget. This video covers five simple steps for creating an effective project plan.
How to be a good project manager
Team Gantt shares ten tips on how to be a better project manager.
Setting and managing project expectations
Good project managers should set expectations from day-one. Team Gantt covers how you can set client expectations with regards to scope, timeline, process and communication.
Top ten project management terms and what they mean
Team Gantt explores the top ten terms used in project management and defines what they actually mean.
Budgeting tips to help you in business
CFO On-Call shares quick tips on how to use your business budget effectively while setting plans and strategies for business growth.
Taking care of your musculoskeletal system while working from home
Source: DeltaV Partners
Sitting for long periods of time has health implications and can affect your musculoskeletal system. Learn how you can introduce more movement and exercise into your lifestyle as you work from home.
The benefits of rest and recovery while you work from home
Source: DeltaV Partners
When we’re properly resting, we restore, replenish, reduce anxiety, digest and improve our wellbeing. Find out more about the importance of rest and recovery during these uncertain times.
Working from home is here to stay
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Many of us are now either working from home full-time or are based at home at least a few days a week. No doubt, you’ve found it a both challenging and rewarding experience. it’s unlikely that the workplace will ever look the same as it did pre-COVID and it could be that many roles will continue to be home-based in the very long term.