Hundreds of thousands of UK businesses will be potentially at risk of huge fines by not complying with the forthcoming EU General Data Protection next May, according to latest research.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
8 in 10 businesses recruit for digital transformation
Organisations are actively creating new positions to facilitate digitalisation efforts within the finance function over the next 12 months, reveals a new report.
Potential hacking is the biggest concern for driverless car future
A survey of over 2,000 people has found that an overwhelming majority of people are concerned about driverless technology because of the fear that it could easily be hacked or interfered with.
Nearly half of European employees have been paid late
Research has revealed that out of 4,000 employees surveyed, 44 per cent had been paid late by their employers and 48 per cent of those that had been paid late had also been paid incorrectly.
Nearly half of office workers believe automation will have a positive impact on their organisation
Research findings revealed today show that nearly half of UK office workers are optimistic about the impact automation technologies will have on the workplace of the future.
UK has one of the lowest levels of workplace satisfaction
The UK has one of lowest levels of staff satisfaction, ranking sixth in an international study of employee happiness, according to research.
Almost a fifth have been promoted or received a pay rise thanks to extra training
Research released today reveals that nearly a third of workers in the UK have actively taken measures to upskill through extra training and qualifications in the past five years.
One in four employees trapped in “means to an end” jobs
Almost one in four adults in the UK are unhappy at work, but age and a lack of confidence are stopping them from making a career change, according to a new poll.
One in five employees too afraid to ask about flexible working
Over one in five UK private sector employees – equivalent to 5.5m nationally – are too afraid to discuss flexible working with their boss because they think they will say no, a new report shows.
Billions at stake if banks and insurers could make customers feel valued
More than half of the customers of UK financial services brands would be willing to spend more – potentially equating to billions – if only they felt more valued by them, according to new research.
Almost a third of Brits work from home at least once a week
Homeworking has increased by 25 per cent in the last five years, with 8.2 million British employees now working from home for at least one day per week, and relying on fast broadband.
Nearly three quarters of managers work for at least an additional hour each day
Most managers work for at least an additional hour each day, adding up to an extra 29 days over the course of the year, according to research of over 1500 UK managers.
Small Business Saturday unveils new free Inspire Series workshops to be streamed live online
Small business experts and entrepreneurs will once again lead a series of free workshops as part of the ‘Inspire Series’ that has been organised by the team behind this year’s Small Business Saturday on December 2nd.
Cyber security seen as the main challenge facing UK senior executives
Cyber security is the major challenge facing UK senior business executives, according to a new survey.
UK professionals reveal the craziest interview questions they’ve been asked
Thinking on your feet, or just plain ridiculous?
