#Productivity could be improved by a permanent shift towards remote working, research shows

“#Productivity could be improved by a permanent shift towards remote working, research shows” Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Nine out of ten employees who have worked at home during lockdown would like to continue doing so in some capacity, research suggests. The report, by academics at Cardiff University and the University of Southampton, presents the first…

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#Air-conditioned rooms help spread COVID-19, research shows

#Air-conditioned rooms help spread COVID-19, research shows

“#Air-conditioned rooms help spread COVID-19, research shows” August 22, 2020 | 11:59am Enlarge Image A new study says relative humidity plays an important role in the spread of coronavirus. Tilo Arnhold/TROPOS Dry air and air-conditioned rooms can help spread the coronavirus, according to an Indian-German research team that looked at the role of relative humidity…

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#Digital transformation will be key to ensuring survival of theatre industry during coronavirus, research shows

“#Digital transformation will be key to ensuring survival of theatre industry during coronavirus, research shows” Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Digital transformation will be key to ensuring the survival of the theater industry during coronavirus because people are willing to pay to see shows online, new research shows. Virtual performances can help theaters to keep functioning…

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#One in four working carers considering quitting their job, research shows

“#One in four working carers considering quitting their job, research shows” A quarter of working carers are considering giving up their jobs and nearly 1.6 million struggle to combine employment with caring responsibilities, according to new research by the University of Sheffield and released in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)….

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