More than a third of UK employees are nervous about asking their bosses for time off when sick, with one in five uncomfortable about even asking for holiday.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Smarter procurement could save UK SMEs £106bn
The nation’s army of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) could save six per cent of their combined annual turnover, according to new research.
Government-Backed £20m Cambridge Tech Hub Edges Towards Opening
Trinity College Cambridge today celebrated a major milestone in the construction of one of the UK’s largest innovation centres, delivered in partnership with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Central Working.
Uber riders to be able to hail self-driving cars for first time
Ride-sharing firm to trial autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh as it also announces tie up with Volvo to develop driverless cars
Manufacturing confidence down as Services steadies the ship
Business confidence continues to fall within the manufacturing sector following Brexit, according to the latest Credit Managers’ Index (CMI)
SMEs look for professionals with soft skills and a desire to learn
New research from specialist recruiter Robert Walters has revealed that SMEs place the highest value on soft skills and a willingness to learn when recruiting professionals who are changing careers compared to larger employers.
Camelot and Freeformers try to disrupt the National Lottery
National Lottery operator Camelot has joined forces with Freeformers, a startup dedicated to giving young people the right skills for the ‘future of work’, to find a group of 18-25 year olds who can play a part in shaping The National Lottery’s digital future and help Camelot raise even more money for Good Causes.
Crowdcube raises largest ever funding round on a UK equity crowdfunding platform
More than 3,700 crowd investors, alongside prominent venture capital firm Balderton Capital, have collectively invested over £8 million in growth capital for Crowdcube, the UK’s leading equity crowdfunding platform.
Government threatens Algerian entrepreneur with deportation if Tree Water company isn’t financial success
Algerian entrepreneur Mehdi Meghzifene faces deportation and potentially Five Years in an Algerian prison if his tree water company, Sibberi isn’t success
EDF Energy launches innovation challenge
Call for start-ups, innovators and entrepreneurs to get on board with energy innovation
Millenials more likely to be influenced by parents than their friends
New research has revealed that millennials, those aged 18-24 years old, are most likely to be influenced by their family members, beating friends, colleagues and social media stars to the top spot in the sphere of influence for the age group.
Back Me Up App to make insurance more fun and accessible for 18-34 year olds
UK insurer Ageas have released a tinder-style app to make home contents insurance more accessible for available for young people aged 18 to 34 years old.
Why security and compliance are still the main blockers to cloud adoption
New research shows 80% of UK companies are adopting cloud technology as a key part of their overall IT and business strategy.
Apprentices can earn up to 270 per cent more than university graduates
The Lifetime Earnings Premium apprentices in Arts, Media and Publishing is currently 270 per cent higher than for graduates.
UK workers reveal their top job turn-offs
In today’s competitive job market, candidates have quickly become more demanding than ever before, setting off on their job hunt with a strict set of criteria in mind.
