Scot-Study, Scotland’s edtech platform dedicated to helping international students, have successfully showcased the power of fostering diversity and international collaboration in Scotland, at their second annual Christmas Soirée.
Millions of people will set new year’s resolutions this year, such as quitting smoking or drinking, or exercising regularly. Yet, research suggests nearly 50% of people will have failed their resolutions by the end of January. Is there finally a way to make people stick to their resolutions? This UK tech startup has a radical solution.
Gone are the days when Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) accountability fell only on the big corporations. Today, we see increasing regulatory demands, evolving consumer preferences and intensifying climate concerns. All of these place ESG principles as not just a moral imperative, but a strategic business necessity for startups and SMEs alike, helping them drive growth, resilience and profitability.
IQ is undeniably a strong predictor of success, and there’s no way around that. It plays a critical role at a global level, especially in determining early career opportunities. For instance, not everyone has the IQ to complete a medical degree or excel as a computer engineer.
Given how fast-paced the world of startups is, keeping an eye on the newest market trends and staying ahead of them isn’t just smart play – it’s an essential element of success and survival. In the US alone, there are roughly 4.7 million businesses that launch every year. Globally? It’s hard to even begin counting.
Small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-SMEs are the backbone of the economy, driving innovation, employment, and growth. But these businesses often operate on tight margins and face numerous challenges, from economic uncertainty and rising costs to evolving risks.
From developments in AI tech to global economic uncertainty, business environments are rapidly changing. For business students, it’s no wonder why they may be facing uncertainty about their futures in the business world. That’s why it is so important to foster innovation and resilience in these students, who will need to continue to adapt to further technological disruption and workplace changes.
People – whether employees, customers or stakeholders – are the only reason any business exists. After all, it’s people who create companies to fulfil human needs and desires.
As the New Year approaches, business leaders everywhere are taking stock of their achievements and setting intentions for the year ahead.
With around 15-20% of the global population exhibiting some form of neurodiversity according to the National Library of Medicine, it’s crucial to design office spaces that embrace inclusion and neurodiversity.
Neurent Medical, the Irish MedTech company at the forefront of treatments for chronic inflammatory sino-nasal diseases, has secured funding from the Claret European Growth Capital Fund III (CEGCF III).
Metaview has released its 2024 Year in Interviews Trends Report, revealing the topics and trends that dominated hiring conversations in 2024.
Business owners plan to increase their use of outsourcing services over the next year, according to research carried out by Evelyn Partners.
This is an exciting time for European agrifood and biomaterials biotech startups, with growth in the sector driven by rapid advancements in cellular agriculture, and bioengineering.
Manual payroll is taking a toll on HR teams, impacting both wellbeing and productivity. But are businesses underestimating its stress-inducing effects?
The majority of employers (55%) take a passive approach to encouraging the utilisation of the health and wellbeing support they offer, according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits.
A successful startup is not only about creating an idea and bringing it to life with a good team. It may sound obvious, but it also requires very careful attention to legal aspects. With the growth of different technologies, legislation is becoming even more complex and diverse.
Earning and maintaining trust in any sector is paramount, but this is especially true for the fiercely competitive landscape that is fintech.
Spain’s innovation ecosystem strives to keep pace with global rivals, according to the new ‘Tech Scaleup Spain. Keeping the pace of innovation in an evolving global scenario 2024 Report’ that Mind the Bridge (with the support of ACCIONA and Crunchbase) presented at Tech Spirit Barcelona, shedding light on the state of Spain’s innovation ecosystem and its positioning in the global race for technological leadership.
The CIPD is urging the UK Government to consult thoroughly with employers to ensure that proposed changes to employment law don’t negatively impact organisations or workers.
