As Covid restrictions relax, many of us will be considering a return to the office. There is much in the way of discussion and debate about how best to go about this, with no clear guidance to follow.
Helpful information and resources for our members
This resource page is a curation of content from the IPA and external sources that you can refer to for guidance as you chart your course back to the office. Campaign have also published some articles detailing what various agencies are planning, which you might find interesting.
IPA Insight Study Pack 'Return to the Office'
Eighty-nine per-cent of UK employees would be happiest with a fully flexible approach to returning to the office.
Useful links for returning to the office
We’ve gathered some external and internal links to content you may find useful as you explore ways of returning to the office.
Log on to Get on
The ultimate IPA guide to free or nearly free learning resources: book summaries, video talks, podcasts, publications, qualifications,
COVID-19 support and advice for IPA members
This hub brings you the most up-to-date information from the IPA, from Government and other key sources.
Employment Law Guidance
Agile working in a lockdown and post lockdown era
An employers’ guide to remote working employment issues presented by the law firm Lewis Silkin. Webinar recording and presentation slides for members only.
Working safely after restrictions lift
Following the lifting of remaining Covid-19 restrictions, we set out the key recommendations in the updates to the Working Safely Guidance.
Template hybrid working policy
An example template policy setting out an employer’s approach to hybrid working arrangements.
News and blogs
Why flexibility is the future of work
IPA CPD Gold Judge, Jenny Wood looks at how the best agencies embrace flexible working and what benefits it brings.
How behavioural economics can limit the spread of COVID-19 in offices
Processes we could put in place to reduce the spread of COVID when offices re-open.
IPA survey shows employees favour fully flexible return to work
Eighty-nine per-cent of UK employees would be happiest with a fully flexible approach.
The importance of time tracking in the new workplace
Software provider Paprika looks at the ways time management has changed with new work requirements.
Bringing your team back together
Former Global Executive Director, Learning and Development at R/GA, Liz Nottingham examines what we need to do when bringing teams back together in the office.
Videos
The future of work
Ruairi O'Shea from Trajectory Partnership looks at some of the historical trends in work and economics, followed by an exploration into the immediate context of COVID.
What is the office for?
HR specialist Mary Budd joins the IPA Training Forum to discuss what needs to be thought about when your agency returns to the office.
IPA Business Growth Conference 2021: The future of work
Transforming organisations for sustainable resilient growth.