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The team behind the experience
Last month I talked about how the customer experience should be at the heart of what your business strives to achieve.
UK Construction Industry Rebounds, Ending Six-Month Decline
After six months of contraction, the UK’s construction sector sees growth fueled by civil engineering projects and stabilization in housebuilding, as indicated by a prominent survey. Despite challenges in hiring, the industry’s outlook appears positive with improved order books and easing supply chain pressures.
UK Car Insurance Costs Surge by over a Third, but just 2% in France
British drivers face premium hikes exceeding 34% while their European counterparts experience comparatively modest increases, prompting scrutiny on the motor insurance market’s fairness and transparency.
One-third of bosses shelve generative AI plans after Glasgow Wonka scandal
One-third of UK business leaders have abandoned plans to use generative AI following the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience Scandal.
UK SMEs should prioritise creating disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity
Cybercrime is a significant issue for businesses of all sizes in the UK. Although we usually hear more about cybersecurity incidents impacting large businesses, smaller businesses are also a target.
AI is a golden opportunity for developers and not a ‘destroyer of jobs’
More investment in AI means that developers will be needed to build and maintain powerful AI infrastructure and products
The dos and don’ts of selling to an Employee Ownership Trust
When considering possible exit routes for your business, selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can have several benefits, but a word of caution, this is not an exit route that can just be unilaterally imposed on your management team.
Government and Ofgem act to rein in unscrupulous energy brokers to ‘empower’ UK SMEs
Small businesses, including care homes and charities, gain protections as Ofgem mandates transparency on fees and commissions from energy brokers. The move aims to curb inflated costs and empower businesses against aggressive sales tactics.
‘5am the new 9am’ under new flexible working regime
It is being predicted that there will be a huge upsurge in parents starting work early under new Flexible Working laws.
Top Tips for Selecting a Marketing Agency
Business process outsourcing has skyrocketed since covid, with 48% of companies now outsourcing their work.
UK Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Recovery
The UK manufacturing sector experienced a notable turnaround in March, as domestic orders surged, bringing an end to nearly two years of contraction.
Protecting Women at UK Business Events: The Rise of Event Codes of Conduct
In response to growing concerns about harassment and misconduct at business events, organizations in the UK are implementing event codes of conduct to safeguard attendees and protect corporate reputations.
Ethical Shopping Continues to Rise in the UK Despite Cost of Living Crisis
Despite facing the most significant increase in living costs in four decades, British consumers are increasingly prioritizing ethical shopping, driven by concerns over the environment and the well-being of farmers in developing countries.
How to show real appreciation in the workplace
With the latest Gallup report showing the UK as having only 10% of workers as being ‘highly engaged’, it raises the question of just how do we show employees how much they’re appreciated?
