New research reveals space and cost-saving strategies such as open plan offices and hot-desking could be impacting workplace satisfaction and engagement.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Being inside EU single market has delivered for UK consumers
Questions remain for those calling for the UK to leave the EU
Salary & security most important to Gen Zs – just don’t tell them what to do!
According to new research, “Not being told what to do,” salary, flexible working and regular training and development, are just some of the things that are important to the next wave of workers now entering the workforce – the Generation Zs (also known as ‘iGens’ or ‘post-millennials’).
Crowd investors make decisions on products rather than its financials
CrowdRating report shows the crowd’s investment decisions are largely driven by non-financial criteria
Only one in five organisations taking cybersecurity seriously
A recent survey revealed that as organisations seek to capitalise on digital opportunities, they frequently under-invest in cybersecurity measures, creating significant risks.
Majority of Britons can’t name a successful woman in tech, but 30% know Kim Kardashian has an App
New research reveals that almost three quarters of Britons cannot name a successful woman who has made her name in the technology sector, yet two thirds of those polled could recall the fact that reality T.V. star Kim Kardashian-West has her own app.
Report finds Britain to be the world’s leading FinTech centre
Britain is the leading financial technology or FinTech centre in the world, according to an independent report
Less than half of UK graduates believe data analytics skills essential to their future
New research finds next generation of employees significantly underestimates the importance of data analytics in the workplace
Inherent gender bias root of pay and progression gaps in finance
Men are twice as bullish as women about salary expectations and are more likely to push for and get pay rises, says survey.
82 per cent UK adults not saving enough for comfortable retirement
Research highlights 87 per cent of us feel we can afford to invest towards our retirement but we don’t have enough knowledge to take the plunge.
Dragon’s Den’s biggest success story GripIt Fixings launches £1.5m crowdfunding campaign
GripIt Fixings – the brainchild of 20-year old Jordan Daykin and Dragon’s Den’s biggest success story to date – has hit Crowdcube in order to raise £1.5m to fund its rapid international expansion within the global DIY market.
Northern Powerhouse councils failing local SMEs
Freedom of Information requests found that at least 54 per cent spend none of their IT services budget with small IT suppliers
Fall in numbers of young out of work
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) is at its lowest for the time of year since 2001, UK-wide figures show.
Work your proper hours day: Research says Freelancers give it away for free
To mark “Work Your Proper Hours Day”, new research from FreeAgent today reveals that on average the UK’s freelancers and micro-businesses only get paid for two-thirds of the work they should be paid for.
First Direct wins Best British Bank whilst RBS falls to bottom of Customer Satisfaction table
Telephone and internet-based retail bank First Direct once again dominates the annual Smart Money People British Bank Awards. Runner-up is Nationwide Building Society, up one place from the previous year, while new entrant Tesco Bank steps straight into the number three slot.
