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How a good person becomes a toxic leader
There are so many reasons in this world to be miserable. War, famine, poverty, pandemics, mental health crises, the list goes on. As leaders, we have the opportunity – nay, responsibility – to prevent the workplace being such a reason.
French tax adds to woes of British second home owners
Britons with second homes in France are facing a “galling” increase in taxes on properties they can visit for only half the year.
UK’s Declining Attraction for Millionaires: A Shift in Wealth Migration
The UK, once a magnet for millionaires from the globe’s four corners, is losing its lustre. The past six years indicate a reversal in the wealth migration trend, with the country witnessing an outflux of the affluent and a reduced influx.
Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins says he will pay nurses’ ULEZ charges and calls for policy to be binned
Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins says he will pay nurses’ ULEZ charges and calls for policy to be binned
Redundancies and Trust: Can the two coexist?
Employment law experts have warned business leaders of the challenging optics in the face of the predicted influx of redundancies during 2023, alongside shifting expectations in a changing workforce.
Four in ten UK SMEs take over 90 days to pay their contract staff
Four in ten UK SMEs are now taking over 90 days to pay their contract staff, according to new research from Sonovate, the leading provider of embedded finance and payment solutions for the contingent workforce.
Almost 60% believe they’ve been denied a promotion due to a lack of digital skills
58 per cent of UK employees believe they’ve been denied a promotion due to lack of digital skills, according to new research.
MPs calling for tax cuts show ‘questionable judgement’, economists warn
Economists have warned that calls from Conservative MPs for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut taxes after improved borrowing data emerged show “questionable judgement”.
Small businesses postponing investment plans as they cope with higher costs
Small businesses are postponing their investment plans as they grapple with increased costs and inflationary pressures.
T Levels: what are they and how they can benefit SME employers
Last week we saw the second cohort of T Level students receive their T Level results. Introduced in 2020, these new qualifications are giving students the workplace skills they need to succeed.
How to plan for the death of a business partner.
It was Benjamin Franklin who once said “…nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Jaguar to repurpose used EV batteries for Northamptonshire energy storage system
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Wykes Engineering are teaming up to develop what they claim will be one of the UK’s largest energy storage systems made from old electric car batteries.
Half of UK front gardens under threat as electric vehicles are on the charge
New research has revealed that nearly half of UK homeowners are considering paving over their front gardens to accommodate an electric vehicle in the future.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Marketing Channels for International Businesses
In today’s interconnected world, the growth prospects for businesses have transcended geographical boundaries. International trade and communication have ushered in a new era of possibilities, allowing companies to extend their reach to a global scale.
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