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Netherlands To Make WFH Legal Right

Wellable

The Dutch parliament approved legislation to establish working from home as a legal right, setting the Netherlands up to be one of the first countries to enshrine such flexibility in law. The legislation passed in the lower house of parliament, but it will need to pass in the senate before it can be enacted into law.

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8 ways HR expertise helps facilitate business growth

Insperity

Finding ways to incorporate flexibility into the workplace. Maintain compliance Legal compliance is always a critical HR focus area – especially so when businesses: Increase in headcount. Dealing with a variety of legal acronyms and employment laws across states and at the federal, state and local level can be incredibly complex.

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Making a Flexible Work Arrangement Work for Your Company

Insperity

You’ve likely noticed that flexible-work options are trending among top employers. But did you realize lawmakers have made requesting flexible work arrangements employees’ legal right in some states? How, exactly, do you implement flexible work arrangements under a consistent HR policy? Location-based flexibility.

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The rise of the part time office opens up a new frontier for market growth

Workplace Insight

As businesses, large and small, continue to adapt to post-pandemic realities, the demand for flexible working solutions continues to surge. This trend expands the revenue potential for landlords and investors, particularly those with flexible portfolios. A further legal issue arises when considering financing agreements.

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If firms want people to ‘return to office’, they should offer a better experience

Workplace Insight

In this evolving landscape, offices are no longer just places of work; they are environments where companies must win back the hearts of their employees, who now demand more fulfilling, flexible, and meaningful experiences. Innovate and learn fast Invest in research, product and service design.

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Legal & General Offices – London

Office Snapshots

In response to evolving workplace needs post-COVID, Oktra undertook the refurbishment of two buildings in London and Hove for Legal & General. Oktra worked alongside Legal & General to develop a change management scheme that would bring their workspace up to standard and make it fit for the future of the workplace.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

All Work

Younger lawyers prioritize a legal workplace that supports flexibility, equality, and collaboration, favoring environments with open spaces and modern aesthetics over traditional “men’s club” interiors; these preferences are reshaping law firm office design. Here’s what they would love to see! According to Francis J.

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