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Are robots stealing our jobs or solving labour shortages?
As the coronavirus pandemic enveloped the world last year, businesses increasingly turned to automation in order to address rapidly changing conditions.
Why culture is so important in the tech industry
Despite the unprecedented growth, the tech industry has experienced in recent years, it’s no secret the industry suffers from a talent shortage problem.
Business leaders worry ex-employees know passwords that grant access to corporate data
Offboarding employees securely is a key problem for business leaders, with 40% concerned that employees who leave a company retain knowledge of passwords that grant access to corporate data.
“The world has gone mad” – reaction from SMEs and charity owners on the UK fuel crisis
The current driver shortage has led to supply issues across fuel, food and other retail products. Business Matters spoke to a number of SMEs across the country to gain their reaction to the crisis which range from extreme anger to outright disbelief.
Advertising watchdog to launch crackdown on ads falsely claiming green credentials
Airline ads that encourage taking too many flights and carmakers that show SUVs tearing up the countryside are set to fall foul of a crackdown on marketing that encourages environmentally irresponsible behaviour.
Effective marketing tips to make your business stand out from your competition
Throughout my career, I’ve been lucky enough to witness almost everything that could happen to a business throughout my careers.
Waste management start-up Recycleye set to announce £3.5M investment as COP26 looms
A London-based company which uses artificial intelligence to transform waste into reuseable resources is raising millions of pounds from investors amid frenzied interest in the sector.
Northern Ireland entrepreneurs backed US Game of Thrones producer launch worlds first in-connected fitness market
A Belfast connected fitness company is set to launch a world first in the at-home fitness equipment market following a major investment boost from American Game of Thrones producer, Bernadette Caulfield.
Calls for industry review over concerns musicians get ‘meagre returns’ from streaming
The competition watchdog has been asked to look at the structure of the UK music industry over concerns musicians are getting “meagre returns” from the current streaming system.
A Northern Irish Welcome
As life opens up, the future looks brighter still. We’ve all got a list of things we’ll never take for granted again.
Electronic Arts completes $1.4bn deal to buy UK video games maker Playdemic
Electronic Arts has completed the $1.4bn (£1.04bn) deal to buy Playdemic, the mobile games maker known for its Golf Clash franchise, the latest British video games maker to be snapped up by the California-based giant.
Ministers to give workers immediate right to request flexible working
Employees of all companies will be able to request flexible working arrangements when they start new jobs under proposals to be published by ministers.
British Business Investments announces new £15m commitment to Liberty Leasing
British Business Investments, a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, today announces a new £15m commitment to Liberty Leasing, which will increase access to finance for UK smaller businesses in the construction, engineering, transport, agriculture, and printing sectors.
High streets could yet enjoy revival as independent shops are bringing new life to towns
Received wisdom has it that already embattled high streets face being pushed over the edge by factors such as the pandemic-related acceleration in the shift to online trade, the removal of emergency support and the return of overheads such as business rates, as well as planning reforms that could result in shops being turned into homes.