Features
The chatter around quiet quitting is hard to ignore – this is when an employee doesn’t actually quit but remains in their job without performing above and beyond – but have you heard the buzz about quiet firing?
In 2017, a YouGov survey found that 10% of British people admitted to having lied on their CV, while subsequent surveys have found that this number could be substantially more. In this article, we explore the legalities of an employee lying on their CV, what employers can do to mitigate the risk of employing such an individual, and how they should respond if they later find an existing employee has been dishonest.
Mathematicians once proclaimed that there are over 177,000 distinct ways to tie a knot in a necktie. Users of customer relationship management (CRM) software may also feel like they’re forever learning something new – there’s always a new trick or updated module to get to grips with.
At first glance, you’d probably think to yourself, robot with a human face? Hell yeah. That sounds chill. Does it though?
Employees are facing the greatest decline in living standards in over 50 years: the cost-of-living crisis. Between double digit inflation figures (10.1% in September) and skyrocketing energy bills, many people’s financial security is under real threat. According to Mintago’s most recent research, employees in the UK have voiced concerns about their financial woes to their managers significantly more than usual this year.
Stress can be a useful element of working life, helping to boost motivation and spur us to hit deadlines. However, Google search data suggests that more of us struggle to cope with workplace stress; UK searches for ‘reduce stress at work’ in the last three months have increased by 27%.
This is only going to work if you can do it by yourself. It’s the only way you’ll be considered a success.
The nature of software as a service (SaaS) means software businesses of all sizes can launch subscriptions or digital services to a global audience from day one, quickly leading to hyper-growth if done successfully.
Companies need skilled workers more than ever. Without them, they will fail to grow and maintain a competitive edge. According to recent reports, organisations across the UK are seeking to plug a growing digital skills gap, which is estimated to cost the economy £63bn a year.
I bet you never thought parallels could be drawn between F1 and success with technology. Jenson Button has achieved massive amounts of triumph, both on the racing track and as an entrepreneur.
Are you looking to open a bank account? Before you do, it’s important to know what type of bank account best suits your needs.
Fluctuating vacancies triggered by the pandemic and Brexit have left the recruitment industry in limbo.
Women who struggle with menopause symptoms often struggle to know where to find established company guidelines or support. This is a natural life stage that affects nearly 50% of the population yet there is a generation of women who don’t know where to turn for help.
It’s no secret that video content has become the most successful audience engagement tool for everyone, from individuals and start-ups to big brands.
The benefits of being physically active have been drilled into us for as long as I can remember. From improving brain health, reducing the risk of disease and keeping us mentally healthy, keeping physically active is one of the most vital things we can do for our health. What I’ve never stopped to consider is the importance of physical health for business success. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense.
Towergate Health & Protection today announces that it has signed Rebellion to Kinetic+, its new health and wellbeing proposition.
We’re all feeling under pressure right now, with the cost-of-living crisis hitting every business in the UK. While turning the lights on and plugging in your office phone system can’t be avoided, there’s certainly some ways to cut back costs. Here, Kristian Torode, Co-Founder and Director of business telecoms services provider Crystaline shares his top tips for keeping your comms costs low.
Henry Ford once said: “It’s not the employer who pays the wages. Employers only handle the money. It is the customer who pays the wages”. And he’s not wrong – building good relationships with customers is the foundation for success. The CRM system is often hailed as the heart of customer experience (CX), yet many businesses don’t give their CRMs as much thought as they merit. Here, Ross Slogrove, UK country manager of contact centre software provider Ringover, shares his blueprint for a successful CRM strategy.
It’s no secret that information and data are power for businesses of all shapes and sizes, arming them with a competitive advantage, improved communication and better operational flexibility. A company’s information and customer data are fundamental to driving future success, meaning businesses need to keep it organised, analysed and protected in order to realise these long-term benefits.
When we consider age, we often think of it in terms of a chronological exercise. We’re born, we grow older and then we die. But what about our biological age?
