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TUC warns that removing bankers bonus cap will bring back “greed is good” culture
Bankers can earn unlimited bonuses again from today, following a change to rules brought in following the financial crisis prompting a warning from the TUC that removing the cap will bring back a “greed is good” culture.
How can employers support employees’ mental wellbeing?
With “National Stress Awareness Day” around the corner (2nd November), employee health and wellbeing should be at the top of organisations’ agendas.
If You Want A Productive Work Environment, Stamp Out Employee Grudges
author of Joynetix – who is regularly called upon to advise organisations on how to establish thriving, joy-fuelled cultures at work
UK entrepreneurs less confident about growth than US counterparts, new research reveals
UK micro business owners are significantly less optimistic about their national economy and individual growth prospects than US counterparts, according to a new study of digital and online micro business owners.
Drop in bank lending adds to fears that UK recession already underway
The higher cost of borrowing is weighing heavily on bank lending in a sign that the UK economy may be facing a recession due to the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes.
UK can become a “pioneer of responsible AI innovation” but must boost business uptake and confidence, new research reveals
Government urged to prioritise the development of industry ethical frameworks to boost business confidence and make the UK a global pioneer in responsible AI innovation – ahead of the inaugural UK AI Safety Summit
Almost half of workers would turn down a job if flexible working wasn’t offered
A lack of flexible working options is driving almost half of UK workers to reject jobs at a time when employers are increasingly concerned about talent attraction and retention.
OakNorth and Founders4Schools launch new partnership to support 100,000 students
OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, and Founders4Schools, the award-winning ed-tech charity for teachers, today announce a new partnership to support 100,000 secondary school students
Small Business Saturday launches nationwide roadshow
A national roadshow to support and raise the profile of small businesses all around the country is being launched by Small Business Saturday to help firms cope with persistent economic challenges.
Cash-strapped Britons turn away from online shopping
Online retail sales have contracted at the sharpest pace on record this month, dragged lower by people cutting back on their spending because of higher interest rates and an uncertain economic outlook.
Bitcoin rises to 17-month high as ETF speculation mounts
Bitcoin reached a 17-month high on Tuesday amid rising speculation that US regulators will approve stock market funds that invest directly in cryptocurrency.
Aston University’s Vice-Chancellor tells Birmingham Tech Week diversity and collaboration are region’s ‘superpowers’ driving next wave of tech innovation
Aston University’s Vice-Chancellor has told Birmingham Tech Week that diversity is the region’s ‘superpower’, and it must be used to drive forward tech innovation.
Thousands across England and Wales join £2bn claim against rogue energy brokers
Harcus Parker, the commercial litigation firm specialising in bringing and defending complex group claims, today reveals that thousands of organisations across England and Wales have already joined its £2bn group litigation aiming to claim money back from rogue energy brokers.
Two-thirds of SMEs find it difficult to retain valued employees
Nearly two thirds of SMEs are finding it increasingly difficult to retain valued staff in the current economic climate.
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