Over the past decade or so, a robust workplace mental health policy has shifted decidedly from a nice to have, to a must have for all businesses. This is not purely a product of the social values of the day dictating the way we work, but a sign that increased understanding of mental health has made this a simple business decision. We now know that the lack of an effective mental health provision costs businesses billions. Sarah Carter, Head of Account Management at Onebright, discusses the cost of getting workplace mental health wrong.
Entrepreneurship can be a challenging and often lonely journey. Recently, solo founders have been speaking out about the loneliness they have felt while going it alone, and mentorship can be a great step in helping founders overcome this loneliness.
This World Entrepreneurs’ Day, innovation leads from four UK train operators currently spearheading the ‘Future Labs’ accelerator share their advice for entrepreneurs.
Small businesses are gaining traction with a positive growth outlook for the coming year. According to the latest Enterprise Nation Small Business Barometer, 20% of small businesses are now gearing up to revive their growth strategies, marking a seven-percentage point increase compared to last year.
Edinburgh-based B2B SaaS provider Administrate, specialising in learning and training management software, has successfully raised £3.05 million in a new funding round. The Investment Fund for Scotland, Equity Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners and delivered by the British Business Bank, contributed £1 million. The round also saw continued backing from existing investors Mercia and Archangels.
Between 16-18 October 2024, Blue Earth Summit will land in London with an action led schedule and a mission led manifesto: Inspire. Connect. Act.
Koa Health, a global provider of mental healthcare services, has announced the launch of Koa Care 360. Koa Care 360 is a comprehensive mental health platform designed to help employers offer personalised care to their employees, including preventative services, online therapy, and customised solutions tailored to each individual’s needs.
UK tech scaleups now have access to invaluable insights into the most sought-after technologies in the APAC region, thanks to a newly launched online library from the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme. This resource features a collection of free workshops and detailed reports designed to help UK businesses make their first foray into this dynamic market.
Regulation plays a critical role in shaping the fintech landscape. From Consumer Duty and FCA annual risk reporting to APP fraud, the tectonic plates of the sector are shifting and whether you consider these regulations as benefiting or hindering the industry, businesses are struggling to keep up.
Optiml, a digital platform specialising in Net Zero real estate investment and renovation planning, has secured $4 million in Pre-Seed Extension funding. This funding round was spearheaded by BitStone Capital, an investor with a focus on real estate and construction technology, and received additional backing from KOMPAS VC, which is dedicated to early-stage ventures in the built environment.
Navigating the financial challenges of a startup can be daunting, particularly in today’s uncertain business environment. With England and Wales recording the second-highest number of company insolvencies this summer since 2009, the stakes are high for entrepreneurs, who work tirelessly to build momentum while carefully managing their investment.
A recent report by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) has revealed that sick days at work have reached their highest level in ten years. The average number of sick days taken by employees in the past year rose to nearly eight, up from 5.8 days prior to the pandemic.
British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is one of six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Italy.
According to recent research by Towergate Health & Protection, 58% of employers lack a clear understanding of their employees’ health and wellbeing needs.
A significant 76% of UK professionals believe the traditional 40-hour workweek is no longer fit for purpose. According to fresh research by talent solutions company Robert Walters, half of those surveyed (51%) suggest that a four-day workweek, or greater overall flexibility (38%), could better align with contemporary needs, potentially boosting productivity and engagement.
It’s official. According to the UK’s Hybrid Work Commission Report, hybrid working is here to stay. What was once a ‘nice to have’ perk for the senior team is now an expectation for many employees, which is reflected in Gartner’s prediction that 39% of global knowledge workers would be practicing hybrid working by the end of that year.
The EMERGE International Tech Conference is set to return to Yerevan, bringing together trailblazers from emerging markets and seasoned venture capitalists eager to discover the next wave of IT talent.
AI startup Exists has launched a Text-to-Game platform that empowers anyone to create sophisticated 3D games in just minutes. With no need for coding expertise, users can generate fully-realised game worlds using simple text prompts.
Zoom has launched a new single-use webinar service, capable of accommodating up to 1 million participants. Expanding beyond its existing monthly and annual webinar subscriptions, Zoom now provides flexible options tailored to larger audiences.
After all the headlines we have read about how amazing artificial intelligence (AI) is and how businesses would literally stagnate if they didn’t have it, it was interesting to read this article in Forbes, who suggest that AI stock is showing “bubble”-like tendencies and may soon experience a sharp correction as businesses struggle to operationalise AI. So, should we write off AI? Maybe not.
