Hybrid working has become one of the most discussed topics in the post-pandemic world, with more and more companies shifting their focus to this flexible work arrangement.
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Almost 80% of UK businesses pay men more than women
Eight out of ten UK businesses pay men more than women, with a national wage difference of 9.4 per cent, according to research conducted by the BBC.
Longest-ever wait for payment for SMEs in retail sector, data reveals
Small businesses supplying the automotive, retail and manufacturing sectors face the longest-ever wait for payment from some of the UK’s largest companies, according to Good Business Pays.
Tax hikes arrive but IR35 remains freelancers’ biggest fear
Despite the raft of tax hikes introduced this month, on the two-year anniversary of private sector IR35 reform, the legislation still tops contractors’ concerns
Payment provider Stripe predicts a challenging period ahead conditions tighten
Stripe, the Irish-American payments group, has described a “significant deceleration” in growth after years of rapid expansion.
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs signs £74M contract with Cognizant
Cognizant has today announced it has been chosen by the UK’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to support the delivery of business change and provide improved services to the government organisation.
Racehorse ownership: A unique and exciting investment
It is rare to find a more exhilarating experience than owning your own racehorse. The roar of the crowd as the horses gallop up the straight towards the finishing post, the sound of thundering hooves, and the swoosh of colourful silks flying past; the atmosphere is electric.
UK SMEs expect financial difficulties in the year ahead
New research reveals that two fifths of UK SMEs believe their business may be in financial difficulties in a year’s time, while a small minority expect their business to wind down.
Stumped by smallprint: credit card agreements are gobbledegook with calls for rules revamp
New research finds the majority of Brits are baffled by the most basic terms of their credit agreements, like how much interest they’ll be charged.
Men still out-earn women in most jobs
Despite a continued push for equality, Men still earn more than women with the difference in wage remaining at 9.4%, the same level as in 2017/18, when figures were first published.
Majority of UK SMEs are seeking ways to cut back on expenses due to economic pressures
British businesses are fighting to stay afloat as current economic pressures lead almost seven in 10 to seek cost-saving measures.
Women required to provide more evidence of their skills to reach leadership positions
Observable signals of professional and educational qualifications are more important for women’s career advancement than men’s, finds new research from the University of Mannheim Business School (UMBS).
Crisis communications in the modern era: How dealing with the issue itself is now just a small part of the problem for companies
Businesses have, over the years, become very adept at dealing with a crisis communications issue.
Increase in employee theft raises concerns for future hiring in the UK
With the Cost-of-Living crisis seemingly driving worker theft up, specialist background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, has warned businesses to be mindful of the cost of a bad hire.
Remote working could hinder the skills development of employees
Remote working could hinder skills development longer-term, with employers indicating difficulties in the onboarding, training and development of staff in a remote environment.
