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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · 4d

We asked Prof Carl Frey @carlbfrey.bsky.social on 30 June about the interaction between generative AI and remote working. Hear what he said below:

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · 10d

What impact has hybrid and remote working had on how businesses use office space and on team connectivity and collaboration? Hear what Tim Creswick of Vorboss had to say on 23 June below:

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Sep 9

What can companies do to address the risk of feelings of isolation among home workers? Hear Drew Smith of Zoom's take on it in this clip:

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Sep 5

💻 A delegation of Committee Members and staff visited Zoom on Tuesday (2 Sep). We heard about how Zoom has designed its office space, its technology and its office attendance policies in order to support effective hybrid working.

🙏 Thank you to Zoom for hosting us!

Image of Members of the Committee and staff standing in the Zoom UK office

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Sep 1

What has home working done for recruitment and retention, and how can companies adapt? Stephen Noakes of Nationwide gave us his view on 9 June, below:

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Aug 26

How has home working affected the job market? Verity Davidge of MakeUK told the Committee what the manufacturing sector is experiencing on 9 June. You can hear her speak below:

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Aug 18

What are the potential downsides of working remotely?

We heard from Dr Emma Harrington on 19 May. See what she said below.

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Aug 13

On 14 July we asked the Minister Justin Madders MP the Government's stance on the "right to disconnect" out of working hours. Here's what he told the Committee:

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jul 23

On 13 May, Prof Nick Bloom, @nickbloom.bsky.social, Professor of Economics, Stanford University told the @HLHomeWorking Committee about his research on how home working has affected 👨‍💼 staff retention rates. View the clip below 👇

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jul 16

How has home working impacted commuting demand and rail revenue?

On 8 May, David Harding shared 🚄 Network Rail’s analysis with the @HLHomeWorking Committee

Here's what he told us 👇

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jul 14

In our final evidence session today, the Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders MP speaks to the Committee on the Government's policies towards remote and hybrid working.

Watch LIVE from 2pm here:

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jul 11

We're looking forward to hearing from the Minister, Justin Madders MP, on Monday.

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jul 8

Our evidence sessions conclude on Monday 14 July in a session with the Department for Business and Trade.

Join us as we question the Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders MP, on the Government’s policies towards remote and hybrid working.

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jul 9

🗣️ We asked Paul Swinney, @paulswinney.bsky.social, @centreforcities.bsky.social on 8 May about the impact of home working on 🏙️ towns and cities. Watch the clip below 👇

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jul 8

Our evidence sessions conclude on Monday 14 July in a session with the Department for Business and Trade.

Join us as we question the Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders MP, on the Government’s policies towards remote and hybrid working.

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jul 2

🗣️On 31 March we asked Pippa Stacey of Astriid about the advantages of home working for people with energy-limiting conditions. Here's what she had to say. 👇

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 30

We now move on to the implications of🏡 home working for 🏭 industrial relations with:

- Kirsty Watt, ACAS
- Stephen Ratcliffe, Baker McKenzie
- Tania Goodman, Collyer Bristow

Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 30

We're about to examine 🤖 AI and 🏡 home working with:

- Prof Efpraxia Zamani @efpraxiaz.bsky.social‬, Durham University Business School

- Prof Carl Frey @carlbfrey.bsky.social‬, @ox.ac.uk‬ Internet Institute

Watch LIVE: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 27

After that we consider the implications of🏡 home working for 🏭 industrial relations and employment law with:

- Kirsty Watt, ACAS
- Stephen Ratcliffe, Baker McKenzie
- Tania Goodman, Collyer Bristow

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 27

🤖 What could workplace AI and other tech developments mean for 🏡 home working?

Join us on Monday 30 June as we explore this subject with:

- Prof Efpraxia Zamani @efpraxiaz.bsky.social‬, Durham University Business School
- Prof Carl Frey @carlbfrey.bsky.social‬, @ox.ac.uk‬ Internet Institute

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 23

🖥️ Now we're exploring how cybersecurity and management software affects home working with:

- Dr Ioannis Agrafiotis, University of Oxford
- Ryan Tanna, Blinktime
- Chris Parker, Fortinet

Watch LIVE: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 23

📽️ We're investigating how technology enables and facilitates hybrid working with:

- Tim Creswick, Vorboss
- Paddy Paddison, Independent Networks Cooperative Association

Watch LIVE: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 20

💻 Then we're exploring how cybersecurity and management software affects home working with:

- Dr Ioannis Agrafiotis, University of Oxford
- Ryan Tanna, Blinktime
- Chris Parker, Fortinet

House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 20

👩‍💻 How does technology enable and facilitate hybrid working?

📅 On Monday 23 June 2.15pm we investigate this further with:

- Tim Creswick, Vorboss
- Paddy Paddison, Independent Networks Cooperative Association

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 16

👩‍💻 Now we're exploring how technology enables home working with:

- Drew Smith, (@drewsmithuk.bsky.social)‬, Zoom

Watch LIVE: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · Jun 16

🎥 We're about to begin questioning more employers about remote and hybrid working:

- Danny Mortimer, @nhsemployers.bsky.social
- Dan Moczulski, e-Toro UK

Watch LIVE: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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