With the latest Gallup report showing the UK as having only 10% of workers as being ‘highly engaged’, it raises the question of just how do we show employees how much they’re appreciated?
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Unlocking business success with virtual card payments
In a world of struggling supply chains and unexpected economic circumstances – ensuring cash flow and profitability is a top priority for many businesses.
UK and US sign landmark agreement to regulate AI risks
The UK and US have signed a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) agreement to collaborate on testing and mitigating the risks of AI models.
Open Plan Offices Pose Challenges for ADHD Workers
Open-plan offices, heralded for fostering collaboration and flexibility, can be fraught environments for employees with conditions like ADHD and autism.
Stealth Tax Raid Targets 1.6 Million Pensioners
New analysis shows that up to 1.6 million pensioners are expected to fall into the income tax net within four years due to stealth raids by the Conservative government, marking a significant surge in taxpaying elders.
How can employers support autistic people in the workplace?
According to the charity Autistica, only around 30% of working-age autistic people are in employment, and they face the largest pay gap of all disability groups.
Embracing the pivot: a growing trend on the business landscape
The ability to adapt and change course can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving in today’s fast-evolving economy.
Dragons’ Den: Entrepreneurs secure investment for their pet smoothie drinks company
Husband and wife, Ian and Louise Toal from Much Wenlock in Shropshire secured a £50,000 investment for a 35% share of their company Furr Boost from fashion retail entrepreneur and investor, Touker Suleyman
Accountability is an essential part of running a business, not something to be feared
Taking accountability can seem daunting but is widely considered the moral thing to do, and the same is true within workplaces. To be able to create a workplace where people feel comfortable and willing to take accountability, both good and bad, it is important that businesses foster a healthy and safe environment.
The power of a negative review
As buyers (whether that’s B2B or B2C) we’re increasingly savvy. Far from making purchasing decisions alone, we trawl the web in search of trust signals from the brands we may want to buy from, harnessing other people’s experiences, industry credentials, and client lists.
Could AI Take the Grind Out of Accountancy?
Owen Hewitt, a trainee chartered accountant at haysmacintyre, finds himself amidst a unique cohort of accountants poised to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily routines from the onset of their careers.
ThinCats announces £300m regional fund to support high-growth owner managed businesses
ThinCats, the leading alternative finance provider for mid-sized SMEs, has today announced a new £300 million funding commitment to support the growth ambitions of owner managed businesses across the UK.
Labour unveils floating wind farm plans to boost energy security
Labour is unveiling plans to invest in building floating wind farms off Britain’s coast as part of its strategy to enhance the country’s energy security and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.
Sparta Global partners with NatWest to build its next generation of diverse technology leaders
Sparta Global – the first B-Corp hire, train, deploy (HTD) company in the UK – is partnering with NatWest to secure technology talent from diverse backgrounds to support the continued growth of its One Bank Mortgages (OBM) platform.
Branson waives £100M he stood to receive from Nationwide for use of Virgin Money brand
Sir Richard Branson has agreed to waive more than £100 million that he was entitled to receive from Nationwide Building Society for the use of the Virgin Money brand in its £2.9 billion acquisition of the bank.