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To drink, or not to drink at your office party? Peer pressure felt by over half of young UK workers

Over half (52%) of Gen Z and Millennial (18-34) workers have felt pressure to drink alcohol at work-related social events, while a quarter (25%) of 25-34-year-olds report having felt pressure to drink despite not normally drinking at all.

LumiShare secures $3.2M led by His Highness MBA Al Nahyan

LumiShare, a blockchain-based digital asset management ecosystem, previously known as IllumiShare, raises $3.2 million led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan from the Abu Dhabi royal family in the early stages of its Abu-Dhabi-licensed $SRG token presale.

Step 2023 launches 11th Edition in partnership with Dubai Internet City

Step Conference, the leading technology festival for emerging markets, launches its 11th Edition to be held on 22-23 February 2023 in partnership with Dubai Internet City, the Middle East’s largest technology hub and a member of TECOM Group PJSC.

CES to Host U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, Record Number of Members of Congress

Today (14th December), the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® is announcing it will host U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm at the upcoming CES® 2023, the world’s most influential tech event. On Friday, January 6 at 3:15 p.m. PST, Secretary Granholm will speak about the Biden-Harris Administration’s plans to increase access to and use of energy efficiency tools.

Insolvencies could cause shockwaves through the small business community

Following news that insolvencies have increased by a fifth year-on-year in November 2022, small businesses finance expert, Lee Murphy, managing director at The Accountancy Partnership, is warning entrepreneurs to keep a close eye on their cashflow as they head into the new year.

How to disconnect from work and enjoy your downtime

Whether it’s been a busy time at work, or you just feel mentally exhausted from social events this year, it’s never been more important to give yourself a much-needed Christmas break. While the week between Christmas and New Year is supposed to be a time to relax and unwind, for many, it can be difficult to unplug from work.

Skills shortage and recession fears could halt tech investment

An independent survey among more than 750 UK businesses has uncovered their desire to improve their websites, apps and customer-facing tech, as well as the barriers standing in their way:

Scottish sustainability pioneer named country’s best entrepreneur

A Scottish sustainable packaging pioneer has clinched the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022, UK Transformational Leader title.

Nearly half of UK businesses missed a 2022 financial target amid economic uncertainty

As the economic downturn becomes more severe and a recession looms, inaccurate financial projections will put businesses at risk more than ever.

World Cloud & Data Center Show accelerates Saudi Arabia’s cloud adoption initiatives

The 20th edition of the World Cloud & Data Center Show took place at the InterContinental, Riyadh, on November 28 – 29, 2022, and brought together elite IT leaders from Saudi Arabia and around the world to witness the newest advancements in cloud and data center technologies. Throughout the two days, the attendees were engaged in various activities such as high-level keynote sessions, insightful presentations, and panel discussions. Speakers discussed the latest trends in data centers, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.

Q&A: Sam Martin-Ross, Founder and Managing Director of Digital Uncut

We spoke to Sam Martin Ross Founder and Managing Director of Digital Uncut and he has a lot to say about growing from the startup phase of business.

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’).

Consumer spending in pubs, restaurants and takeaways falls notably since start of pandemic

The average amount consumers spend each month in restaurants, takeaways and pubs has fallen notably since the start of the pandemic, with restaurants the hardest hit, new research has found. 

 

Creating a Sustainable Empire One Bed at a Time

James Higgins founded his company, Ethical Bedding, after a highly successful career in FinTech left him unfulfilled. We speak to James on his career pivot, the challenges of building a sustainable empire, and the importance of purpose over profit in business.

Grab your share of £1.85m to help create a better transport system

Innovative startups are to be given a share of £1.85 million to help bring their ideas to life, revolutionising transport and supporting growth across the UK.

Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman and FOX Business Anchor Liz Claman to Headline CES 2023 Leaders in Technology Dinner

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman will be the CES 2023 Leaders in Technology (LIT) dinner headline speaker. This invitation-only event brings together policymakers, technologists, media and entrepreneurs.

Exchange launches search for UK’s next best tech startups

Exchange has begun its search for stand-out tech startups to join its fifth cohort of companies who are innovating in their industries.

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.

‘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.