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Psychological symptoms of menopause often misdiagnosed

Digital health app Peppy, is warning employers that they risk the absence and resignation of menopausal staff if the psychological symptoms of the condition are not properly recognised and treated.

Work smart! AI virtual assistant hits UK market

Warsaw-based technology firm SmartyMeet announces its UK expansion with the debut of ‘Boe,’ an inventive AI chatbot hailed as your “best AI buddy,” designed to transform video meetings into productive work sessions.

Bioliberty secures £2.2m to fund soft robotic glove

Scottish technology firm Bioliberty has secured £2.2 million in funding to develop a soft robotic glove which can restore upper limb mobility in patients following a stroke.

Now is the time to innovate your business model with Elite Business Live at SME Xpo

Elite Business, the business publication dedicated to inspiring Britain’s SMEs, is back with another special Elite Business Live at the SME Xpo.

Luxury Asset Exchange unveils tech to protect the value of fashion products

LABELL-D is unveiling its Luxury Asset Exchange creating a new technology and market by reframing retail for smarter consumption which is more circular and climate friendly.

The wealthiest companies with the weakest passwords

Even the world’s richest companies’ employees have unbelievably poor password habits, reveals the new research by NordPass. While cybersecurity experts repeatedly urge businesses to take better care of corporate passwords, the wealthiest companies worldwide still find the world’s king and queen of poor passwords — “123456” and “password” — good enough to secure corporate digital assets.

Employers adapt health & wellbeing support to hybrid working patterns

Employers are adapting the health and wellbeing support they offer to employees in light of new remote and hybrid working patterns, according to new research1 from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.

How to Know When Your Small Business is Ready for a Server

We work with businesses that are just getting started or just hitting a period of growth every day and one common frustration among passionate owners is servers: what they are when they are needed, and how to go about getting one. 

BREATHE – WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK

The Hustle Awards, Startups Magazine’s annual event that celebrates and recognises the achievements of entrepreneurs and startups, has announced that the deadline for submissions has been extended to midnight on the 7th of April.

Best practice for tech recruitment for in-house talent teams

Quality Engineering consultancy Roq has released a whitepaper called From Recruiting To Onboarding to share best practice for tech recruitment for in-house talent teams.

Small businesses taking protective measures to strengthen their businesses

With the threat of a recession this year significantly reduced, new research from Novuna Business Finance suggests a mixed picture of optimism and caution amongst small business owners’ plans for the next three months.

UK battery pack startup appoints Dr. Andy Palmer as Chairman

IONETIC, the UK startup specialising in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, is further strengthening the expertise of its senior leadership team with the appointment of automotive executive, Dr. Andy Palmer, as its Chairman.  

Oil price surge could force central banks to hold interest rates higher for longer

Surging oil prices are likely to mean higher interest rates for longer as the price rally adds to inflationary pressures, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

Meet the Manchester tech trailblazers forming Exchange’s latest cohort

Seventeen exciting and innovative startups are joining the fifth cohort of the Exchange programme with plans to scale, grow and raise funds over the next six months.

National Cyber Security Centre to help startups stay secure online

Cyber security experts have launched two flagship new services designed to help millions of UK small businesses stay secure online and protect their livelihoods. 

How to cultivate a mentally healthier workplace

Creating a mentally healthier workplace requires a proactive approach which addresses the root cause of mental health issues and provides specific support to struggling employees. In this article, we will discuss some actionable tips that employers can implement to cultivate a mentally healthier and happier workplace.

Worried about VoIP security?
Worried about VoIP security?

Office architecture has been changing for three years. Meetings have become Zoom calls, a quick phone call is an email, and an email an instant message.

Government-backed report reveals ethnic minority discrimination still prevalent

A research-driven business toolkit, which seeks to increase opportunities for a more diverse workforce within the tech sector, has been unveiled by Colorintech at an exclusive event in London (30th March, 2023).

New study reveals top catalyst for employee exodus is others leaving

Data from Employment Hero’s Talent Insights Report shows a big risk of ‘turnover contagion’ in the UK workforce.

iwoca research reveals top 5 SME concerns in 2023

As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced measures intended to lift the UK economy in the Spring Budget, data from iwoca highlights what small businesses were most worried about as they entered 2023.