Returning to work in offices will help younger staff with their careers, the boss of a pub firm has said.
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Homes with oil powered heating see 50% price rises
As millions of UK families prepare for a hike in their energy bills, some are already feeling the pinch because their heating is powered by oil.
Working from home blamed for fraud increase
More than eight in ten mid-sized businesses in the UK experienced fraud in 2021, up from 60 per cent the year before, research has found.
Burnout: the challenges of managing absenteeism in a hybrid world
Burnout amongst your team may well be a very real issue after two years of a global pandemic. Julia Lock, HCM Commercial Director at Advanced about this …
Bullying culture ‘thrives in Michelin-starred kitchens’
The kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants too often descend into alternative “moral universes” where bullies and bad behaviour thrive, a study has suggested.
New year, new glass ceiling: Women four times more likely to feel stagnant in their career since working from home
Research reveals more women are moving companies to swerve career limitations. Experts advise how to navigate feeling stuck in your job and progress upwards in your career.
The new normal of a four day working week: How does it actually work?
The pandemic has changed the work structure and expectations for many businesses with many people now working from home; this has come with a mass of challenges and opportunities as this new way of working is reviewed and evaluated to create ‘new normals’.
Online marketplaces expected to grow by 15% annually and match direct eCommerce spend by 2025
The unstoppable rise of the online marketplace model – operated by the likes of Amazon, Expedia and eBay – is driving the largest fundamental shift in consumer spending since the emergence of eCommerce in the 1990s.
6 key themes all business leaders need to address in 2022
Nick Gold, MD of Speakers Corner shares his key ways to create opportunities and engage your staff in 2022 …
UK scientists are a step closer to finding planets like Earth
A UK-backed mission which will search for Earth-like planets orbiting alien stars has been given the green light to continue with its development after passing a critical milestone review.
Majority of UK professionals are unhappy with their current salary
According to a new survey a staggering 3 out of 5 UK professionals are unhappy with their current salary.
Risk for small business owners’ mental health as half still live in fear of future lockdowns
A mental health crisis is looming among small business owners – with 82% reporting that their mental health has already declined due to the pandemic, as more challenges await the self-employed.
Barclays urges late-paying large firms to settle up
One of Britain’s biggest banks has called on the “social conscience” of large businesses to encourage them to settle bills to small and medium-sized suppliers on time.
A third of IT leaders feel less stressed at work thanks to remote access technologies
According to new research a third of IT leaders feel less stressed at work thanks to flexible technologies.
The route to net-zero: How reducing environmental impact and lowering IT costs go hand in hand
Recent months have seen the topic of sustainability shift into sharper focus. Speaking at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), the UK Government announced that it was launching an international plan to deliver clean and affordable technology by 2030.
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