Apr 2021 – Words of Wilko

A week in the news!

A summary of some articles and stories that have made me think, stop & pause or simply gaze in amazement! Some culture, development and future of work stories In culture news: A new survey of WFH (work-from-home) employees suggests that many are not yet ready to return to the office. In fact, they may neverContinue reading “A week in the news!”

Seek out opportunities during disruption

The light is shining at the end of the tunnel. The buzz and excitement of visiting cities, visiting the office and most importantly seeing 3D people! Gosh imagine that first handshake or hug (when allowed)! The positive feel at the moment is good BUT we must also not forget that we can’t just return toContinue reading “Seek out opportunities during disruption”

So how will I use the office ….

We have now returned to work – or so it would appear the way the news is portraying. Not sure what people have been doing for the last year if not working? Though I appreciate some have been on furlough. The office. A place of work. I met clients and teams there. I meet atContinue reading “So how will I use the office ….”

The UK Housing market

Commentary by Lee Wilkinson, External Audit Director, PwC Published in Yorkshire Post 3 April 2021 Projecting house prices is challenging during normal times, but with the level of uncertainty currently present in the economy, it is even more complicated. While there are certainly factors that will support house prices in the coming months, there areContinue reading “The UK Housing market”

The office is dead. The office is dead. Bull&%$t

The office is dead. The office is dead. Bullshit! Is it me or does it feel like a war of words at the moment between corporates – some pushing for a return to the office, others advertising a more remote future for the business and then others like PwC formalising a hybrid working model. ButContinue reading “The office is dead. The office is dead. Bull&%$t”

Does our entire lives need to be a hybrid?

No matter which side of the fence you are on it is clear – a hybrid working model, mixing remote and office working is here to stay. This does not mean that everyone will work from home and this does not mean you won’t be able to work in the office full-time but more theContinue reading “Does our entire lives need to be a hybrid?”