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Crises of workplace burnout and climate change share common cause and must be tackled together, announces green CEO Chris Caldwell of United Renewables

20th century models of industrial management are in need of urgent reform if developed economies are to solve the twin problems of worker burnout and global heating, argues green energy CEO Chris Caldwell in a new article published (‘Burning out and burning up’).

‘IT’S THE MOST FRAUDULENT TIME OF THE YEAR’ SAYS SEON

SEON is advising online businesses to batten down the hatches, as online crooks prepare to make one final fraudulent push before the holidays. Leveraging its own data and customer insights, the company believes more fraud attempts will be made during the week of 12th December than in any other week in 2022.

Web design & digital marketing budgets set to increase by 8% in 2023

Create Designs, a UK-based web design and marketing company for SMEs has announced that it has not noticed any reduction in marketing and advertising spend among its clients, despite the current economic crisis.

Research: employers lack understanding of health and wellbeing needs

Both employers and employees face a major lack of understanding regarding health and wellbeing need and support, according to research from Towergate Health & Protection, and that can make it more challenging than it should be when looking at how to support staff in the coming year.

The need-to-know terms for business leaders in 2023

The past year has given rise to a multitude of new terms used to describe different employee behaviours that have appeared since the pandemic, from ‘quiet constraint’ to ‘desk bombing’ and more. 

Statzon Raises a €400,000 Seed Round to Expand to New Industry Verticals

A Finnish market intelligence startup, Statzon, has announced that it has successfully raised a 400K EUR seed funding round. The round includes equity funding from investors as well as an R&D loan from Business Finland.

The HealthTechX Summit is back!

HealthTechX returns to London on 23 February 2023 at the Hurlingham Club — exploring the digitisation of pharma.

Step Saudi Kicks off at The Arena Riyadh

In the first half of 2022 alone, VC funding in Saudi Arabia grew more than threefold, outshining the whole of 2021, according to a report released by startup data platform Magnitt. This buoyant VC market provides an excellent backdrop for hosting Saudi Arabia’s largest tech startup event. Step Saudi 2022 kicks off on 12 December at The Arena Riyadh with an inspiring mix of startups, investors, digital enthusiasts, brands, and government representatives.

CES: 200 French Tech startups on their way to Las Vegas

French Tech innovations are ready to be discovered at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) from 5th to 8th January 2023. For this edition of the show, Business France will be supporting over 200 French startups in two pavilions. Under the French Tech brand, the French startups will present their smart solutions as they confront the international tech ecosystem.

The Great Resignation: what comes next?

Following the pandemic, the jobs market has seen a dramatic shake up over the last two years.

Indy Autonomous Challenge to Return to CES 2023 with Boosted Engine Package on All Cars

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that after making history at CES 2022 with the world’s first-ever, head-to-head autonomous racecar competition, that the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will return to CES 2023. The Autonomous Challenge at CES will take place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The event will be limited to CES attendees and transportation will be available from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

CES 2023 on Track for Record Post-Pandemic Growth

As anticipation builds for CES 2023, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) held a virtual press conference highlighting record post-pandemic sales and continued momentum that, if held today, make CES 2023 50% bigger than CES 2022.

UK SMEs reveal 2023 international expansion plans

New research by American Express reveals that half (51%) of UK small and medium sized businesses currently operating internationally plan to enter new global markets in the next 12 months.

Implandata have been crowned the Med-Tech World Summit Pitch champions

Implandata have been crowned the Med-Tech World Summit Pitch champions. The Pitching Competition is the premium opportunity for healthtech startups to display their ideas in front of experts and gain recognition.

CES 2023 Will Focus on How Innovation is Addressing Global Challenges

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event, will partner with the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) to showcase the critical role of technology in support of the United Nations efforts to advance human security for all.

Christmas board games help children build business skills

New research commissioned by Virgin StartUp, a not-for-profit organisation which helps budding founders start or grow their new business, reveals that more than a third (36%) of UK adults believe children who are good at playing Christmas board games like Monopoly, are more likely to become entrepreneurs in later life.

AMD’s Dr. Lisa Su to Keynote Live at CES 2023

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO, will deliver an in-person keynote address at CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event. Dr. Su will share AMD’s vision—a perennial highlight of the CES season—on how high-performance and adaptive computing transforms lives by addressing the world’s toughest problems.

BMW to Keynote at CES 2023

Sharing the vision of a digital tomorrow, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, will deliver a pre-show keynote address at CES 2023.

‘Morrisons’ scraps dates on its fresh fruit and veg

Morrisons is scrapping date labels and removing ‘Display Until’ messaging on nearly 200 of its fresh fruit, vegetable and salad items including traditional Christmas dinner favourites.

Christmas bonus in higher demand than end of year party amid cost-of-living crisis

A national survey commissioned by global provider of workforce and advisory solutions, Resource Solutions, has revealed a divide in sentiment towards end-of-year work parties among the UK workforce.