Morten Aa Petersen

Navigating cloud-based recruitment platforms to solve talent problems was, once upon a time, an efficient solution for businesses. But a shift in mindset, behaviour and demands from the UK’s top talent is fuelling the growth of the freelance technology consulting sector, meaning traditional cloud technologies are now in danger of losing their shine.

The four-day week has fast become a hot topic. The idea is that by compressing the working week into just four days, employees have greater flexibility and more leisure time. New Zealand-based firm Perpetual Guardian found that worker stress reduced and productivity increased when it trialled a four-day working week. On the other hand, education start-up Treehouse switched back to a five-day week after a four-day week created a “lack of work ethic”.