The majority of UK workers have not participated in a team building away day in the past five years, despite one in five agreeing that they are key to improving working relationships.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK consumers spend more than £72 billion a year on skilled tradespeople
Consumers in Britain are collectively spending more than £72bn each year on skilled tradespeople, according to a new study.
Consumers don’t trust big brands with their money
A main concern UK consumers have with larger brands is that their financial information isn’t secure, according to research by Elitetele.com.
UK job market more optimistic as British employers plan to hire full time workers
Almost half of British employers plan to hire full-time, permanent workers in the second half of 2015, according to CareerBuilder.uk’s Midyear Job Forecast.
Annual house price growth slowed in July
According to the Halifax house price index, annual growth in UK house prices slowed in the month of July.
Manchester United kit launch to deliver Adidas’ most successful online campaign
The launch of Manchester United’s kit for the new season is expected to be Adidas’ most successful online campaign, generating $2.3m in social media value in the first three days of its launch.
Crunch time for mCommerce strategy as 96% now browse via mobile
With the latest ONS research today revealing that 96 per cent of UK adults now go online via mobile device, retailers without a comprehensive mobile commerce strategy risk extinction.
Improving economic conditions drive multi billion pound SME investment
The UK’s SME’s believe the economy is in better shape today than before the recession, with investment levels growing as a result, according to new research by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.
Standard Chartered to cut dividend by 50% as profits fall
The markets-focused bank Standard Chartered has suffered a 44 per cent fall in first-half profits and will see its dividend halved following an announcement from chief executive Bill Winters.
Tech trade mission to Singapore led by UK law firm
British law firm Taylor Vinters announces its third TechConnection event, introducing high-growth UK technology companies to Singapore as a business gateway to Asia.
Recruitment number one HR issue for UK firms
Recruitment is the number one HR issue for UK firms according to research by advisory and consultancy service, NatWest Mentor.
How to beat the tube strike
As the capital grinds to a halt over the tube strike, don’t let it affect your productivity and take a look at our top tips on working from home.
Two million SMEs will have to auto-enrol staff over next three years
Half a million more SMEs and micro employers will face the headache of budgeting for auto-enrolment, after a report revealed that 500,000 more businesses will have to enrol than previously thought.
Wayra startup becomes preferred global supplier to Telefonica
Wayra start-up Qudini has been selected as the preferred global supplier of queue management systems for Telefónica Group.
£56 billion lost each year by British businesses due to poor training
£56 billion is being lost in the UK every year to replace staff who leave their jobs due to poor training, a report has shown.
