The gap between online and in-store technology means that customers can access more information than staff, according to 7 in 10 UK retail employees.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK jobseekers are having to relocate to London to find employment
It’s all about London? New survey data shows worrying trend in jobseekers ready to relocate to the big city, just to find employment, whilst only 13 per cent of respondents claim to be in their ‘dream job’.
Majority of UK workers have hit a ‘career slump’, research shows
The majority of UK workers have experienced a career slump in their working lives, according to new research.
Workers are spending less time on social media in a bid to restore work-life balance
Technology in the workplace continues to be a hot topic, but according to a recent survey over two thirds of workers don’t use social media whilst at work, and of those that do, the majority will only do so for up to 15 minutes.
Half of Brits buy more from brands that personalise experiences, research reveals
A new study into consumer attitudes towards personalisation reveals that personalisation can pay dividends for brands.
Majority of UK businesses have suffered a cyber security breach in the last year
New Government statistics have revealed half of UK businesses suffered a cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months; rising to two-thirds among medium sized businesses and large businesses.
UK professionals want more support to return to work after a career break
Should businesses embrace the rising trend of the returnship?
Millenial entrepreneurs place greater value on helping community than parents generation
Entrepreneurs in their 20s prioritise influence and impact on local community compared with older generations
British Chamber congratulates Nora Senior on CBE
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is delighted that its immediate past-president, Nora Senior, has been recognised with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Amazon to acquire Whole Foods in $13.7 Billion bet on groceries
Amazon.com Inc. will acquire Whole Foods Market Inc. in a $13.7 billion deal, marking the biggest transaction ever for the e-commerce giant as it pushes deeper into groceries.
HSBC launches £10bn fund to SME exporters
In order to double the number of SME exporters, the government and the finance industry are focussing on providing support and HSBC is the first bank to launch a dedicated fund.
Summer jobs bonanza: More than 12,000 positions on offer in the UK
Opportunities abound for those looking to earn some extra cash this summer, with over 12,000 temporary jobs on offer.
Small businesses’ confidence in Theresa May collapses
Britain’s small businesses are increasingly disillusioned with the Government, fearing that Theresa May’s administration has lost sight of their interests
Over half of London commuters could save time or money by taking the train instead of the car
New research has found that across a number of common commuting locations, there are significant differences in time taken and costs involved between taking the car and taking the train.
SMEs missing out on the chance to attract career-returners
Research from specialist recruiter Robert Walters has revealed that just 12 per cent of SMEs have a strategy in place to attract women who are returning to work following a career break, potentially missing out on a valuable source of highly skilled and experienced talent.