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.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
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?
Ted Talks: Bill Gates explains why teachers need real feedback
One of the most iconic visionaries of our generation, Bill Gates reveals startling statistics in order to open our eyes to world of teaching.
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.
The Commerce of Things: The Retail Revolution
While still in its infancy, the connected world in which we live is changing lives and industries at an astounding rate.
Which social media site says the most about who you are?
It is no secret that employers often check social media profiles of candidates, but which site says the most about who you are?
Five facts every employer should know about the candidate experience
Whether it’s keeping candidates guessing as to where they are in the application process or simply neglecting to acknowledge their application, some employers are unwittingly leaving candidates with a bad impression – and it’s taking a toll on their business.
Will co-working work for you?
Co-working, hot-desking, collaborating, work hubs – there are many terms to describe the modern concept of shared office space, but will it work for you?
Do you really need a business plan?
“There is only one thing worse than writing a business plan. It is getting someone else to write it for you,” Bill Morrow of AngelsDen explains why business plans are not always the way to go.
Overcome the midday slump
Doing your best work requires focus and energy. But it’s hard to stay focused for an 8-hour stretch.
CMO to CCO: Why the customer is still king
A recent list of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Marketing, Media and Tech had a startling omission: not a single CMO made the shortlist.
How the use of data can take a sports and business team to the next level
With summer upon us, the football season takes a few short weeks off before the hysteria will return in early August. That other great sporting rivalry, when England takes on Australia at cricket, will occupy the back pages for a while, and perhaps even the front if England does particularly well. Or badly, for that matter.
