Rise of Boomerang employees: 71% of professionals open to returning to pre-Covid employer

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they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market.

Leading the way: How a healthcare startup can set the example on employee wellbeing

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. 

Embracing emerging and evolving technologies: the key to sustainable delivery

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

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. 

Navigating the cost-of-living crisis: why digital marketing is more important than ever

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.

Why Terms and Conditions matter – how to protect your startup

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.

Best practice for tech recruitment for in-house talent teams

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.

Small businesses taking protective measures to strengthen their businesses

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.

BREATHE – WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK

The Hustle Awards, Startups Magazine’s annual event that celebrates and recognises the achievements of entrepreneurs and startups, has announced that the deadline for submissions has been extended to midnight on the 7th of April.

Smart T-shirt continuously monitors vital body signs

European digital health company AccYouRate, developer of wearable technology, is stepping up the commercialisation of e-Shirt – a 100% textile smart T-shirt which enables continuous real-time monitoring of bio-vital body signals in ordinary living conditions and activity.

Making the Leap from Prototype to Properly Marketable Product

This is the third in our series tracing the progress of a start-up’s first new technology product from detail design through to volume production.  

UK battery pack startup appoints Dr. Andy Palmer as Chairman

IONETIC, the UK startup specialising in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, is further strengthening the expertise of its senior leadership team with the appointment of automotive executive, Dr. Andy Palmer, as its Chairman.  

Liverpool City Region pioneers new approach to social investment

Liverpool City Region is spearheading a new approach to funding businesses with social missions,  to directly address the chronic underfunding of the UK’s social enterprises. 

The ladder to success

In 1921 Napoleon Hill, author of ‘Think and Grow Rich’ wrote the ‘Magic Ladder to Success’.

Fourthline raises €50m to transform financial compliance for banks, financial institutions and fintechs

Fourthline, the RegTech leader that provides AI-powered and compliant KYC and AML solutions, has raised €50m from Finch Capital and other new and previous investors.

Femtech funding – why confidence is key

We’ve got a femtech problem. Impressive startups such as Elvie and Flo have rightly garnered the headlines.

Oil price surge could force central banks to hold interest rates higher for longer

Surging oil prices are likely to mean higher interest rates for longer as the price rally adds to inflationary pressures, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

Game-based training in healthcare: a matter of life and death

In healthcare, the consequences of human error can be fatal. With NHS resources already strained, hospitals require training programmes that deliver for both staff and – crucially – patients.  

How to Know When Your Small Business is Ready for a Server

We work with businesses that are just getting started or just hitting a period of growth every day and one common frustration among passionate owners is servers: what they are when they are needed, and how to go about getting one. 

How to cultivate a mentally healthier workplace

Creating a mentally healthier workplace requires a proactive approach which addresses the root cause of mental health issues and provides specific support to struggling employees. In this article, we will discuss some actionable tips that employers can implement to cultivate a mentally healthier and happier workplace.