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Offices also need an MOT, if over 50s are to return to employment

Plans to encourage early retirees back into work will hit a road block unless offices are given an MOT too, that’s according to global workplace creation expert, Unispace.

Safe-Citizens joins the effort to save lives in Turkey and Syria

British startup Safe-Citizens, a provider of emergency management and warning solutions, has deployed its safety platform to ServeOn, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organisation who are deploying to Turkey and Syria to assist with the crisis.

HANNOVER MESSE: Showcase for Artificial Intelligence

From 17 to 21 April 2023, HANNOVER MESSE will be shining a spotlight on the topic of “AI in manufacturing”. Along with the subject of process optimization, exhibitors will be focusing on the role of AI in simulation, testing, and product development. Generative AI is also making major inroads into industry. This is why the upcoming tradeshow will be offering special guided tours, a dedicated discus­sion format, and numerous company exhibits featuring AI tools and use cases – from robotics to production cells.

Equality Must Start In the Classroom’ Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Ahead of this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), data consultancy Profusion has stressed the pressing need to tackle gender bias in the classroom in order to have a chance of bridging the STEM gender gap.

Study Says UK Will Lose its Leadership Position in Open Banking by the End of the Year Without Focused Action

A new report released has claimed that the UK, the first mover and, until now, seen as a global leader in Open Banking will lose that leadership position this year unless drastic action is taken.

Revealed: The Dating Apps Users Want to Delete the Most

A new study by dating app, Dua.com has revealed that Tinder is the dating app people want to delete the most.   

Ideagen launches comprehensive health and safety tool for SMBs to better protect their workforces

Ideagen has announced the launch of its new Ideagen EHS Essentials product, designed to digitally transform how small to medium businesses (SMB) track and report health and safety incidents at work.

New report finds only 24% of companies with pay ranges publish them

UK-based pay and reward consultancy 3R Strategy have today released their Global Salary Planning Report 2022.

One in ten Brits currently feel unproductive, finds RingCentral research

As a deep recession looms overhead, a new study highlights the productivity benefits of a hybrid work model over forcing people back into the office full-time  

Steven Bartlett-founded social media agency sells for £7.7m

Social Chain is the social media agency founded by Dragon’s Den star Steven Bartlett in 2014. It is set to be sold for £7.7m.

Blit Studio at ISE 2023

We spoke to Blit Studio at ISE 2023 about who they are and what they do.

Kudo AI at ISE 2023

We spoke to Kudo AI at ISE 2023 about their real-time fully AI automated speech translator.

Space T at ISE 2023

We spoke to Space T at ISE 2023 about what they do and what products they have.

“Let’s turn prisoners into apprentices,” says tech entrepreneur

National Apprenticeship Week takes place this week (6-12th February) and it is the first time prisoners have been included. Entrepreneur James Tweed urges all involved to see the potential in training those with criminal records.

Humanizing Technology at ISE 2023

We spoke to Humanizing Technology at ISE 2023 about their physical robots and integrated avatars.

Fugo at ISE 2023

We spoke to Fugo at ISE 2023 about their digital signage content management software.

ISE 2023 sets new records in Barcelona

The 2023 edition of the audiovisual and systems integration exhibition surpassed all expectations as it delivered record visitor numbers, stimulating new content and appearances from visiting royalty and political dignitaries at the Fira Gran Via Barcelona!

WeWork and I Love Coffee expand partnership to London

WeWork, the global flexible space provider, is expanding its partnership with I Love Coffee – a social enterprise that employs and trains deaf individuals to become baristas – to four WeWork locations in London.

Three in four UK businesses don’t feel on a strong footing to deal with future change

Seventy-four percent of UK businesses don’t feel on a strong footing to deal with future change, as they face the start of another tumultuous year.

Just 4% of business revenue goes to sustainability efforts

A new study from experience innovation consultancy Designit reveals that ‘laggard’ leadership teams in businesses across the globe are failing to address sustainability, despite every impetus to act.