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How productive do you feel your people are when they work from home? Shockingly, 4 in 5 bosses believe people get more done in the office
Microsoft has become the leader of productivity over many decades. Can you imagine doing your day to day work without their software?
So it’s no surprise the tech giant recently conducted a major new survey into productivity in the workplace – and some of the results might surprise you.
Researchers surveyed 20,000 people working for businesses in 11 different countries.
They discovered the majority of bosses don’t believe their employees are as productive when working from home.
In fact, four out of five employers said they thought their people got less done when working remotely.
On the other hand, a massive 87% of staff felt they were MORE productive when working from home.
How is there such a big disconnect?
Microsoft boss, Satya Nadella blames what he calls “productivity paranoia”. What that means is a gap between what employers expect from their people, and what employees feel.
Maybe some bosses want to go back to the way we worked before 2020… but their people prefer the flexibility of today’s hybrid working.
There’s a lot to gain from less commuting and a better work/life balance.
We believe bosses need to communicate better with their people. Yes that’s about setting clear expectations and giving feedback if they feel people aren’t performing properly.
But it’s also important to make sure your team have the right tools and technology to allow them to get things done, no matter where they’re working.
Are their devices suitable for the job they’re doing? Do they have the right applications to communicate effectively and collaborate on projects?
Take the time to discuss the tools and technology you’re using with the people who use it every day.
You should also demonstrate how much you trust and value your people. In the long-term you’ll be rewarded with a loyal and productive team.
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This special edition of our Leading London series brings together the partners behind the rollout of the City of London Corporation’s new unified network, a major upgrade designed to strengthen public services and improve connectivity across the Square Mile and beyond.
The panel included:
- Sam Collins, Assistant Director of Digital and Data, City of London Corporation
- Chelsea Chamberlin, Chief Technology Officer, Roc Technologies
- Scott McKinnon, Chief Security Officer, Palo Alto Networks
- Rhod Morgan, Chief Operations Officer, Vorboss
- Elliot Townsend, Senior Director, Juniper Networks
- Christa Elizabeth Norton, Marketing Director, Roc Technologies
Together, they explored how the new network will improve public services, strengthen cyber resilience and support a more connected, future-ready City.
For many landlords and building managers, the word “wayleave” feels like the responsible route whenever a fibre circuit is being installed on their property. It sounds formal and safe – a neat legal box to tick.
In many cases, however, a wayleave adds unnecessary complexity and delays, frustrates tenants, and can expose landlords to long-term legal risks.
At Vorboss, we’ve connected thousands of office spaces across London without a wayleave, keeping landlords in full control and getting tenants online faster.
What is a wayleave?
A wayleave is a written agreement between a landowner and a telecoms operator. It gives the operator permission to install and keep equipment on private property.
What many people don’t realise is that signing a wayleave also activates “Code rights” under the Electronic Communications Code. These rights go beyond simple permission, they give the operator legal powers to stay on the property indefinitely, access it when needed, and even refuse removal of their equipment in certain situations.
For a typical connection into a commercial building in London, a wayleave can make the fibre installation process slower, more expensive, and limit the landlord’s flexibility long term.
Why a wayleave isn’t required for standard in-building fibre connections
For a standard in-building fibre connection serving a tenant, a wayleave isn’t a legal requirement. Important protections, like building access, fire safety, repairing any damage, and removing equipment, are already covered by the tenant’s lease and usual building rules.
If no wayleave is signed, no Code rights are triggered, meaning the landlord retains full control and the installation exists under a simple, fully revocable licence.
In practice, this gives landlords far more protection and flexibility:
- No legal lock-in – the telecoms operator has no long-term rights to stay or refuse removal.
- Landlords keep full control – equipment can be moved or removed when the building changes.
- Faster fibre installation – no time lost in drafting contracts or solicitor reviews.
- Happier tenants – connections go live quicker; tenants get to move in faster.
By contrast, signing a wayleave and granting Code rights introduces a complex and expensive legal process for any fibre removal or relocation. This can take at least 18 months, plus potential court or tribunal proceedings, making it slower, and far less flexible for the landlord.
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