Remote Working – Defence-in-Depth and Mitigating Mechanisms (part 2)
The need to consider your IT security from a remote worker perspective is greater than ever in 2020. Bad actors are using the pandemic...
Will the office make a comeback post-Covid-19?
JLL Survey results from Tétris glimpse into the future of the workplace
The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns worldwide have challenged conventional ideas on how...
Resilience and continuity: Guiding the CIO strategy in 2021
Following a tumultuous 2020, CIOs are likely to face a tough, albeit slightly more predicable 2021. Fikile Sibiya, CIO of e4 shares her view...
Case shows why lawyers must encrypt e-communications
Whenever your firm’s employees work remotely during the pandemic (and beyond), electronic communications will increase out of necessity. If those communications aren’t encrypted, you...
6 things you must do if you’re planning to work remotely permanently
The “next normal” is officially setting in, especially when it comes to remote work. Simform’s 2021 Remote Work Survey found that 82% of surveyed companies plan...
Business as unusual: Now what?
Is this the new normal? Will lockdown be extended after the three week period? And even if the lockdown isn’t extended, how long will...
COVID-19 gives rise to virtual law firms
The national lockdown due to COVID-19 has disrupted the way the legal sector operates. Considered non-essential services under the initial lockdown ruling, legal professionals...
Top 4 unexpected culture killers for post-COVID-19 hybrid work
In a hybrid scenario, attorneys and staff will split their time between working remotely and working in the office. While individual schedules will vary...
SARS tax warning — beware home office expenses
The South African Revenue Service recently published an update on claiming home office expenses, warning taxpayers against applying the tax deduction without considering the...
Work From Home = Dead Law Firm
I just read an article saying that a large percentage of young lawyers — 44% — would quit rather than come into the office.
Let me be...
Staying productive while working remotely with Microsoft Teams
These tips are part of our ongoing effort to help everyone stay connected and productive during this challenging time. Last week, I shared how...
4 ways to safeguard confidential information in the era of hybrid working
As the world is opening up more and more, we are seeing many employers implementing a hybrid working system for many of their employees....
