Around two-thirds of tech workers in the UK believe women are the answer to bridging the tech talent gap, yet only 40 per cent stated their company has a plan to improve the gender split in their IT teams, according to research.
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Deliveroo launches over 50s awareness campaign to help older people back to work
Deliveroo has launched its new awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the benefits of riding with Deliveroo to over-50s looking to get back into work.
Etsy sellers call for boycott after money held
Online marketplace Etsy is facing growing calls for sellers to boycott the site for withholding their money.
Social media is now the top sales generator for one in four UK small businesses
A quarter of small businesses in the UK are now generating more sales from social media than from any other channel, including e-commerce and bricks-and-mortar stores, according to research from BT.
Calls for Government tax breaks for micro businesses
The self-employed should be better supported by the Government and eligible for tax breaks including a three year freeze on paying taxes along with grants and holiday pay, according to experts.
Business confidence remains low amid rising interest rates
Business confidence remains rocky among start-ups and SMEs ahead of the Bank of England’s projected 14th straight interest rate rise, according to a survey from the Institute of Directors (IoD).
Diversity champion Steph Keeble receives honorary doctorate from Aston University
Aston University has awarded the director of Birmingham LGBT an honorary doctorate in business administration (DBA) for her exceptional contributions to education, social justice and the advancement of learning.
Can Collaboration Technology Help Prevent Quiet Quitting?
When the phrase ‘quiet quitting’ started popping up amid the COVID-19 pandemic, employers and the media were trying to understand why some workers seemed to be putting in less effort than expected and only doing the minimum required.
Half of self-employed workers do not have confidence in HMRC
Nearly half of self-employed workers and small business owners do not have confidence in HMRC, data published by the tax office has revealed – a finding that has been described as “damning”.
A Business’s Guide To Managing A Social Media Crisis
Handling a social media crisis can be a daunting task for any business. Given the extensive reach and power of social media, any misstep or mistake can quickly escalate into a full-blown crisis.
‘Underpaid’ women less likely than men to ask for a pay rise
Recent research into the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on UK employees revealed that women were less likely than men to have requested a salary increase this year despite being equally affected by rising living costs.
How to bridge the gap between Seller and Buyer expectations in SME transactions?
For a founder or seller, the sale of a SME business will be one of their key life events. For a buyer it can be a springboard to a faster growth rate. In recent months buyer and seller expectations have changed in relation to SME transactions.
The Advantages of Using an Employer of Record: Streamlining Global Workforce Management
In the 18th century, at the beginning of the industrial revolution, human resources were valued no more than material resources. Today, the situation has changed radically. It takes several years, educational infrastructure, technology, and much more to educate a highly qualified specialist.
Do you worry about your employees’ use of social media?
TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and now Threads… social media provides employees with a million and one ways to bring a company into disrepute: from posing in uniform and bad-mouthing customers on a personal channel to making an ill-judged comment on their official page.
How AI can boost growth and improve productivity for SMEs
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