19 October 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Do your research The most important thing you need to know when relocating during COVID-19 times is how to get to your new destination safely. This includes finding out whether the country or region is accepting new arrivals, if there are any quarantine requirements that will affect you and […]
18 September 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) The occupation under investigation in this article is ICT professionals. This covers people that conduct research, plan, design, write, test, provide advice and improve information technology systems, hardware, software and related concepts for specific applications. Key facts Around 3.5 million people were employed as ICT professionals in 2018. . […]
18 September 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Higher quality and productivity Remote working allows staff to spend more time with their family and loved ones and maintain a good work–life balance. Many studies say this is essential for being happier at work; and happy employees produce higher quality work. Additionally, working in open-plan offices can often […]
11 June 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Check out the four biggest changes to the way we work. 1. Uptake of technology When millions of people around the world were told to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they used technology to adapt their way of working. Working as a team when working remotely […]
18 June 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Leadership The spread of the coronavirus may be slowing down, but remote working is becoming more popular. With more offices allowing their employees to work from home, good leadership skills are becoming essential. Team leaders and managers need to be able to inspire and motivate their colleagues and encourage […]
20 July 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Include a variety of digital skills The more digital skills you have, the better! Businesses around the world shifted to remote working almost overnight to protect their employees from COVID-19. They relied on technology more than ever and this isn’t expected to change following the pandemic. The more digital […]
23 July 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Here’s a quick overview of what the new Europass platform can do for you. All-in-one digital profile You can register on Europass and create a profile to record your skills, qualifications and professional experience. Your Europass account has a personal library where you can add files (e.g. certificates, diplomas […]
28 July 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Would you like to win great prizes? From 10 June to 21 August, you’ll get your chance by participating in the competition! If you’re a worker, submit a photo or video clip of up to 90 seconds sharing your experiences and the benefits of working declared, along with a […]
13 August 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Support flexible working In a post-COVID-19 world, it’s important for employers to continue to allow their staff to work from home, if possible. Many workers will probably choose to return to the office, but employees with weak immune systems and those living with at-risk people should have the option […]
26 August 2020 (From ec.europa.eu ) Assess and expand your skills If you currently have more free time on your hands because you’re working remotely, you can use it to gain new skills or improve existing ones. Meanwhile, you’ve probably learnt new skills to continue doing your job from home, so take a moment to […]