Employers are adapting the health and wellbeing support they offer to employees in light of new remote and hybrid working patterns, according to new research1 from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.
The SABI has successfully closed its pre-seed investment round, securing €150,000 from a group of industry focused investors. The company’s pre-seed valuation of €1.3 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company’s growth potential.
Expedia announced a new use for artificial intelligence with the beta launch of a new in-app travel planning experience powered by ChatGPT.
Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, announced today that it has completed a $129 million Series E funding round.
The overwhelming majority (92%) of startups founded by Gen Z (18-24 year old) entrepreneurs start off as a side hustle, according to new research commissioned by Connectd, the leading platform for managing and growing relationships between startups, investors and advisors.
University “spinouts” – companies created to commercialise scientific and technological breakthroughs developed by students and researchers – are big business. According to a recent report, equity investment in spinouts increased more than fivefold – from £405 million to £2.54 billion – in the decade to 2021.
Digital health app Peppy, is warning employers that they risk the absence and resignation of menopausal staff if the psychological symptoms of the condition are not properly recognised and treated.
It begins with awareness. How often do you consider your mental health?
Warsaw-based technology firm SmartyMeet announces its UK expansion with the debut of ‘Boe,’ an inventive AI chatbot hailed as your “best AI buddy,” designed to transform video meetings into productive work sessions.
Stress is a common experience that everyone goes through at some point in their lives. It can be caused by various factors such as work-related issues, financial problems, family issues, and health concerns. Stress can have a significant impact on our mental and physical well-being, and it is essential to be aware of the signs and symptoms of stress to prevent it from becoming chronic.
Scottish technology firm Bioliberty has secured £2.2 million in funding to develop a soft robotic glove which can restore upper limb mobility in patients following a stroke.
When it comes to the workplace, women face several challenges. From pay gaps to balancing work and parenting, gender bias to a lack of understanding around the menopause, women are faced with mounting obstacles to overcome throughout their career.
Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market.
The pace at a fast-growth startup is, well, fast. Adaptability is key. Agility is paramount. After all, startups are founded, backed and made up of ambitious people with big dreams. They all want to realise those dreams, often with restricted budgets and limited time to prove a concept to potential investors. As fascinating as this business journey can be, it demands patience and perseverance from the people working in it.
In logistics, we are accustomed to adapting to the unexpected – as we did nearly three years ago with the onset of the pandemic when we were forced to react swiftly and decisively to accommodate explosive new demand in B2C e-commerce.
WUKA was born out of my desire to create a brand that empowers everyone that experiences menstruation so that nothing, especially not their period, would hold them back. I also wanted to address the environmental damage single-use period products have on the planet.
As the cost-of-living continues to rise, small businesses are feeling the impact. From inflated costs to increased employee wages, businesses are struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing expenses.
As a startup owner, you’ll likely have a lot on your plate. From managing finances and employees to marketing and sales, it can be easy to overlook the importance of having clear and comprehensive terms and conditions in place.
Quality Engineering consultancy Roq has released a whitepaper called From Recruiting To Onboarding to share best practice for tech recruitment for in-house talent teams.
With the threat of a recession this year significantly reduced, new research from Novuna Business Finance suggests a mixed picture of optimism and caution amongst small business owners’ plans for the next three months.
