With more of us working from home as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, so more of us are having to hold meetings via conference call or video conference.
But while apps like Zoom have been growing in popularity, there are concerns that they might not be fully secure and could lead to some pretty serious data breaches. But is there anything that can be done to make them safer?
Have you been a victim of cyber crime? If not, the chances are you will know someone who has – one-in-six adults have fallen foul of online fraudsters, according to a study from Experian, the global information services company.
The coronavirus lockdown is affecting businesses of all sizes across all industries.
Although the government has announced a series of loans and grants to help businesses with wages, cash flow and sick pay, SME owners across the country have found that banks are rejecting their applications due to overly-stringent lending criteria, and even the flagship Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme could see businesses losing much-needed money.
Living in lockdown isn’t easy. Whether you’re working from home, have been furloughed, looking after kids or any combination of the three, spending the vast majority of your time between the same four walls can be draining.
The coronavirus lockdown means more of us than ever before are now working from home, many for the very first time.
If you’re not used to working from home, it could have great novelty value at first – no commute and no need to even get dressed means you can fall out of bed, straight into work, and read your emails while eating breakfast.
If you regularly work from home, you’re probably already sick and tired of the increased number of conference call and video conference meetings that are being held with alarming regularity.
And after a few weeks of lockdown, you might even be missing the office…
The UK is three weeks into its social distancing lock down, which means not only are most of us having to work from home – that’s if we’ve not already been furloughed by our employer – but we’re having to keep our distance from people who aren’t members of our own household.
If you are still working, how are you meant to carry on working with such restrictions in place?
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lock down means more and more of us will be working from home for the foreseeable future – but does this mean you need to take out additional business insurance? Or will your current home insurance policy cover you for everything you need?
The coronavirus lock lock down means more of will be forced into working from home with partners friends or other family members, and all that time spent between the same four walls can put a strain on even the strongest of relationships – living in each other’s pockets day-after-day could be enough to drive you crazy.
Here’s how to make working from home work for you in a house full of people.