We have seen a shift in employee behaviours over the past 14 months and many businesses are finding a gap within their company’s culture where people have lost their way. We all know that it is crucial to have good staff behind us, but how do we achieve this in this new era of business which has undergone so many changes so rapidly? Some employees may be returning to the workplace following a prolonged period of working from home or being furloughed. People are coming back to a whole new working environment, often with different ways of working.

Many workplaces have adopted a new hybrid working practice, offering a combination of office/site based and work-from home, which itself can be a challenge to navigate and implement for both staff and employers requiring a whole new level of flexibility on all fronts. 

Fear is still a big factor for some. Many still face personal health challenges, perhaps they have been shielding for all of this time, are yet to have their Covid-19 vaccination, or are highly anxious about increased social interactions after such a long time in relative isolation.

The Psychological effects cannot be underestimated. These could see a change in performance, work ethic and personal wellbeing.

We all need to, and have tried to establish new ways of working within our businesses to help get the most out of our team. We must not forgot those, including ourselves, who have kept going throughout the last year.

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Remember the time when you visited the UK and enjoyed your experience of studying English, exploring the city and enjoying the British experience? During this pandemic, many of you may be in lockdown, maybe bored and looking back at your photos and memories of when you were in the UK last. So we thought we could share with you this wonderful blog that we have written in a link below:

And perhaps you will want to share your memories, your photos and look at our community by following our Facebook page:

We are also offering a discount for travelling again! Why not come back as a returning student as many schools are re-opening, UK lockdown is easing, Covid-safe measurements are in place everywhere, so why not travel again? Experience the new normal when the city is at its quietest. Schools, attractions and us with our Homestays and house-shares have put lots of measures in place to ensure that you will be as safe as possible. Enquire now and visit our website to explore the new exciting opportunities so you can travel once again!

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In these times, where some of you are unable to travel and meet local people across the UK and Dublin, Hosts International is proud to be able to offer you the opportunity to have a chat or a conversation online with a local homestay from the comfort of your home.

We will organise for you to connect and speak with a local host, practice your English language to keep your interest about travel, locations and places, hobbies, interests or just connect with people across the world and keep conversation alive.

You could have a fantastic opportunity to spend 10-20 minutes in a virtual video call to continue with cultural exchanges, speak to the hosts, their family or children of a similar age to you and discuss topics that are of interest.

You may then, at some point in the future, wish to come and stay with the host when you are able to travel once more.

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