Despite almost two-thirds of British employees saying they would consider an extended leave away from work, it seems they are unlikely to take such a break and instead risk burn-out.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
International talent key to future of UK advertising
A new report reveals that a diverse international workforce is central to the UK’s position as a global advertising and marketing hub.
High-growth SMEs warn expansion plans have been hindered by lack of funding
Half of the UK’s most dynamic, high-growth SMEs say their growth aspirations and expansion plans have been hindered by a lack of suitable funding over the past three years, according to new research.
UK to remain the fintech hub of Europe post-Brexit despite increased challenges
Fintech start-ups present the second highest rating average amongst all industries covered, research reveals.
Majority of Brits are sleep deprived and stressed, impacting their performance at work
Over three quarters of Brits admit that having a bad night’s sleep negatively impacts their working day, with over a quarter claiming that they feel exhausted on a daily basis, according to new research.
Leader of the Year finalists announced for 2017 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards
Some of the UK’s leading CEO’s have today been announced as finalists of the Keys Business Concierge Leader of the Year Award.
Time to grow our way out of Austerity
The UK needs a Budget that will enable the country to grow its way out of austerity, the CBI has said in its submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Best-Selling Author Shaa Wasmund speaks at Business Book Awards launch
The inaugural Business Book Awards, celebrating the best UK business book authors and publishers, has been launched at London’s Army & Navy Club in Pall Mall, London
Councils hoard business rates relief funding
New Government figures show that less than half of eligible English councils have begun allocating their share of the £300 million business rates hardship fund launched six months ago.
Going green – The real cost of sustainable driving revealed
New research has revealed the price of driving electric versus driving a petrol or diesel.
Airport parking boss jailed for tax fraud
The boss of a Manchester parking company has been jailed for stealing more than £466,000 of his employees’ tax payments after a HMRC investigation uncovered his fraud.
Business’ best problem solving teams are small, and under pressure
Under pressure employees working in small groups are more likely to come up with creative solutions to difficult problems, new research has found.
Office and hotel sectors to provide the biggest property investment opportunities
More than a third of institutional investors believe the biggest real estate investment opportunities will be found in the office sector and the same number in the hotel & hospitality industry over the next 12 months, according to a new study.
Three quarters of interviewers check candidates’ social media before interview
New research has revealed that three quarters of interviewers will check candidate’s social media as part of their interview preparation.
New leave allowance for bereaved parents will be one of the most generous in the world
Employees who have suffered the death of a child will benefit from significant new paid leave allowances under proposed laws published today.















