New research from the University of Salford is shining a light on the reality of how UK working women set about having to manage or control the pressures of clashing roles, such as employee, parent or carer, when work and aspects of their personal lives conflict.
BITS Pilani is launching IGNITE 2024, its flagship startup pitching competition, on November 9th-10th at the BITS School of Management (BITSOM), Mumbai. Aimed at early-stage startups, this event offers an unparalleled chance to pitch to over 70 of India’s leading venture capitalists and angel investors, including Anthill Ventures, Acumen, and Unicorn India Ventures.
Discovery Park, a science and innovation hub in Sandwich, Kent, has opened applications for the third round of its business growth programme, ‘Discovery Spark’.
Baseload Capital, a Swedish company advancing geothermal energy on a global scale, announced the completion of its €53 million Series B funding round.
A recent survey conducted by CommsCo PR has shed light on the shifting attitudes of AI experts, marketers, and influencers toward artificial intelligence and major tech companies. The findings indicate a growing distrust of big tech firms and a strong demand for tighter regulations, alongside cautious expectations for AI’s potential impact over the next five years.
Culture15, a business culture platform, has introduced a new AI-powered feature that aims to transform how organisations assess and manage their workplace culture. This innovative tool translates qualitative employee feedback into clear, measurable data, eliminating vague interpretations and providing deeper insights.
The Government has unveiled the Labour Market Advisory Board, created to address what is being described as the most significant employment challenge in decades.
Quantum Metric, a digital analytics platform focused on customer-driven insights, has launched a new product suite aimed at enhancing the analytical capacity of businesses with complex digital environments.
£150k of funding, advertising, and resource support is up for grabs for one budding entrepreneur from less advantaged backgrounds outside of London thanks to an entrepreneurship programme Havas Boost launched by Havas Media Network UK.
Access to funding, as well as a lack of financial skills and confidence, are some of the major barriers holding female entrepreneurs back, according to a new report by Small Business Britain, in partnership with Square and Clearpay.
The trend of the ‘anywhere worker’ is gaining momentum, according to a recent Opinium* survey of 2,000 business travellers in the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia.
PastPay, a provider of B2B payment solutions, has announced a €12 million Series A funding round led by Platina Capital in collaboration with several leading financial institutions and high-profile private investors.
Following an artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the last few years, countries around the world have been racing to develop regulations and establish themselves as leaders in the field.
Workday, a company offering tools to help businesses manage their workforce and finances, has released its semi-annual Global Workforce Report. The report highlighted a clear trend: it’s an employers’ market, with job applications growing at a rate four times faster than job openings.
HeyFlow, a company focused on female reproductive health inclusion in the workplace, has become the first investment client of Aer Venture Studios, the impact-driven SaaS arm of Aer Studios. The £235,000 investment will support the development of HeyFlow’s tech platform and employee insight product, helping the company expand its reach to more enterprise clients.
NanoSyrinx, a synthetic biology company pioneering nanosyringes for targeted intracellular delivery of biologic therapeutics, has secured approximately £10 million ($13 million) in a new financing round.
Puraffinity, a startup specialising in precision technology to remove toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from water, has unveiled plans for significant expansion following a £6.73 million investment from BGF and the appointment of Vincent Caillaud as its new CEO.
Maven Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in the UK, has completed the sale of its stake in CB Technology (CBT), a specialist in electronics contract manufacturing, following its acquisition by Elite Electronic Systems (Elite).
A growing number of Gen Z professionals are expressing a desire to return to the office more frequently, with 80% seeking in-person mentoring and learning opportunities that remote work cannot fully provide.
Despite the widespread availability of gigabit connectivity across London, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the capital continue to struggle with slow and unreliable broadband. High costs and complex procurement processes are deterring many SMEs from securing the reliable internet services they need, creating a significant barrier to productivity, innovation, and competitiveness.
