One year on since the Government announced that all employees have the right to request flexible working hours a recent survey found it’s not working out favourably for many people.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Businesses win prestigious British Safety Council awards for health, safety & environmental management
The British Safety Council has announced the winners of this year’s Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour awards for exemplary management of health, safety and environmental risks by businesses around the world.
Government to begin disposal of remaining Royal Mail shareholding
The Government has today begun the process of disposing of its remaining shareholding in Royal Mail plc. The disposal of the shares will be by way of a placing to institutional investors.
Pimlico Plumbers’ Charlie Mullins resigns from Business For Britain over ‘Vote Leave’ campaign
Plumbing entrepreneur Charlie Mullins has resigned from Business For Britain after the organisation positioned itself as the driving force of the ‘Vote Leave’ campaign.
Third of UK employers say more staff are going into work despite being ill
New CIPD research finds long hours and a focus on operational demands over employee wellbeing are fuelling an increase in presenteeism
£4m fund set to kick-start UKs video games industry
The government has launched a new £4 million fund to help boost the UK’s growing video games industry today.
Hundreds to take part in Global Entrepreneurship Week Start-Up event
Hundreds of start-up hopefuls are set to take part in an event that will be beamed across the UK during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Cameron names his price for the UK staying in the EU
Working with the closest members of his cabinet Cameron has put together a four-point lost of demands that in essence make up the price for the UK staying in the UK. According to The Sunday Telegraph diplomats have been sent to win support from 27 countries for the new plan. Theses demands include: An explicit […]
Half of Britons would walk out of job for free luxury round-the-world trip
New research has revealed the lengths some Britons would go to in order to get their hands on a free, luxury round-the-world trip; with as many as a quarter claiming that they would end their long term relationship permanently if it meant they could have the opportunity. Half said that they would walk out on their dream job.
Nearly half of UK business sees increase in workplace mental health problems
Over two-fifths of organisations have seen an increase in reported mental health problems (such as anxiety and depression) over the last twelve months
Matthew Hancock: Under 25’s not productive enough for living wage
According to Government, Minister Matthew Hancock believes workers under 25 are not ‘productive’ enough to warrant being paid the living wage.
Businesses struggle to find right staff but don’t think about training their own
Three quarters of UK business owners struggle to find the right employees according to new research.
Reuben Singh Launches Scholarship for business leaders of tomorrow
Successful business leader and entrepreneur, Reuben Singh, is offering a helping hand to the start up tycoons of tomorrow.
Nationwide set to use automation to boost productivity
Tata Consultancy Services partners with Nationwide Building Society to provide ignio neural automation system.
2.3 million digital workers required by 2020 to power the UK’s digital economy
The UK’s Northern powerhouse is currently at risk due to low levels of job creation.