UK workers are finding British offices and places of work to be lacking, as the latest research has branded them as uninspiring and uninviting, with many blaming the pandemic for the shift in work attitudes.
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Could WhatsApp be banned in Britain as UK law proposes to make platforms end-to-end encryption illegal
It’s the most popular messaging app in the UK, but WhatsApp could soon be banned if it refuses to comply with the new Online Safety Bill.
50% of women say they would not consider working in the motor industry
With female representation in the automotive sector hovering at just 19% compared to 51% in non-automotive industries new research reveals half of women surveyed say they would not consider a career in the motor industry.
Majority of UK SMEs abandon international expansion plans due to high trading costs
Nearly three quarters of UK SMEs have abandoned plans to expand overseas due to sky-high trading costs, according to new research from HedgeFlows, a leading fintech platform.
Employers say hiring workers is a struggle despite layoffs
Companies wanting to hire are still struggling to find new workers despite the cooling economy and growing numbers of layoffs.
Employers gain nearly two weeks extra a year from hybrid workers
New analysis has found that on average hybrid working employees deliver nearly two extra weeks of work a year for their employer as well as working harder and better in a hybrid environment.
Government slammed for “deafening silence” over umbrella industry consultation
14 months after a consultation into the umbrella industry, the government still hasn’t issued its response – despite a 400% increase in umbrella working since 2007/08.
Late payments ‘soar’ as pressure grows on suppliers
Businesses may struggle to access credit as operating costs hit their highest levels since 2008 and as late payments soar, a leading insurer has warned.
New Home Office fraud legislation exposes employers to risks
Under proposals, businesses will need to demonstrate reasonable measures have been implemented to prevent fraud
HMRC splashes £150m on digital skills and launches academy training programme
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has sharply increased its IT staffing budget, rising to a total of £150m – almost double the pre-pandemic figure, according to official data.
The hidden dangers of blindly embracing AI in your business
It’s no secret that AI is a trending topic hot on many organisations’ agendas and strategies. However, with the release of ChatGPT, and Machine Learning continuously evolving, cybersecurity service providers, ramsac, are advising businesses not to blindly jump in with AI.
Five planet-saving things your business can do this Earth Day
Earth Day is an ideal moment for busy business leaders, managers, and employees to pause and reflect on the perilous state of the planet – then ask themselves what they can do to make a positive difference.
Female co-founder’s company awarded The King’s Award for International Trade amid praise from UK Government minister
A female co-founder, and her business partner, who were denied support because the business didn’t have ‘hyper-scale potential’, have seen their company awarded The King’s Award for International Trade for 2023.
London’s small businesses & charities allocated nearly £18m so far from scrappage scheme ahead of ULEZ expansion
Since the end of January, the vehicle scrappage scheme has committed nearly £18m to low-income and disabled Londoners, and small businesses and charities to help them take some of the most polluting vehicles from London’s roads.
Virgin StartUp invites purpose-driven start-ups to enrol on its impact accelerator
New UK business founders who strive for their start-up to have a positive impact on the world and plan to raise investment for the first time have just one week left to apply for a place on Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme.
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