With technology advancing at a rapid pace in every office today Max Eaglen, director and co-founder of brand agency Platform, advises companies on why and how they must keep people at the heart of their businesses.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
The revolution of the cashless society and the dawn of connected commerce
Ten years from now the way we think about cash and wallets will be very different. For most people cash, and specifically physical money, will be kept at home and used only on rare occasions when needed.
More Evidence Welfare Dependence Can Be Reversed – From A Focused Chancellor
As a country the UK was, as I’ve said before, in a sad state where people were aspiring, if that’s the right word to use, to a life on benefits because that was the most viable option being presented to them.
Is mental toughness a necessity in the workplace?
Mental toughness is a trendy term in L&D that gets tossed around often yet rarely receives a clear definition. So, what does “mental toughness” truly entail?
Does the ‘big Budget for people with big ambitions’ come at a cost to UK’s SMEs?
We spoke to Bivek Sharma, head of Small Business Accounting at KPMG, to get his analysis on George Osborne’s first Conservative budget and how it will affect the army of small business owners.
The Hidden Dangers of the Latest Office Design Trends
It’s easy to jump on the bandwagon when it comes to the latest office design trends. However, what works for one company may not work for another.
America is the best place in the world to be a female entrepreneur
The US is the best place to be a female entrepreneur, closely followed by Canada, Australia, Sweden and the UK, according to new research.
Industry leaders claim Internet of Things will create millions of job opportunities
The Internet of Things (IoT) will create millions of job opportunities worldwide, according to leaders from the electrical industry, who poured cold water on speculation that automation could cause massive job redundancies.
Future Growth: Organic Growth Vs Business Acquisition
Kevin Uphill, Chairman of Avondale compares and contrasts the different routes to growth, the use of acquisitions and how businesses at different stages of growth can best fuel future business growth.
What a millennial wants from an employer
The time has come where babies of the 90’s are fleeing the nest and are moving on to pastures new. However, the working world can be a scary place for a newbie, and employee’s and co-workers can make a concerted effort to make them feel at home.
The SME’s wish-list for tomorrows Budget
With the first conservative budget to be announced tomorrow, expectations of longer Sunday trading hours and increased inheritance tax are being rumoured. But what can small business owners expect, and what would be ideal for them?
The simplest way to motivate your staff
Keeping staff motivated is one of the key challenges for all managers and business owners. To help you there are lots of theories on motivation, but there is one action that stands out from the rest – praise. And what could be simpler than using praise to motivate your staff?
Wearable tech in business
Does wearable tech have the potential to revolutionise business?
How to make the most out of your next Exhibition
The phone rings, the email pings and before you know it you have signed yourself up to attend an impressive whizz bang industry event which could propel your business to the next level. Excellent!
Review: Apple Music
The much anticipated Apple Music has finally landed, and having flirted with news headlines prior to its release, everyone has been dying to get a look at the new streaming service.
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