The Summer Slowdown Can Become a Thing of the Past

The Summer Slowdown can become a thing of the past

Every year through July and August, the same trend resurfaces across corporate Britain: the pace slows, offices empty and productivity dips.  This summer, that has been more pronounced than ever. Britain is about to weather a record-breaking fifth heatwave of the year. Some of London’s biggest firms have slackened their in-the-office mandates and given staff the okay to dodge poorly ventilated workplaces and stifling commutes. Meteorologists are…

SUMMER SLUMP HITS BRITAIN: More Than 1 in 4 Workers Admit They’re Less Motivated When the Sun Comes Out

Workloads rise, productivity falls and nearly half of employees want their working hours changed during the summer months Britain’s workers may be dreaming of beer gardens and beach holidays, but new research reveals the summer months are creating a major productivity challenge for UK employers. A survey of more than 1,000 UK workers by UK-based online printer, instantprint, has found that over a quarter (26%) struggle to stay motivated at work …