Dry January is the annual campaign which urges participants to abstain from alcohol for a month. Paula Allen, Global Leader of Research and Total Wellbeing at TELUS Health shines a light on what businesses can learn from Dry January and how to identify and support substance use and addiction in the workplace.
As the UK moves towards its net zero goals, it faces a myriad of skill shortages across all industries and sectors, as the government puts pressure on businesses to decarbonise for the future.
Four in five (80%) employers have increased their health and wellbeing support or employee benefits to adapt to the changing circumstances of their staff, according to new research conducted during January 2023 for GRiD, the industry body for the group risk protection sector.
Employers should demonstrate their commitment to cultivating a diverse workforce by offering inclusive employee benefits, according to digital health app, Peppy.
Business leaders are being held back from meeting growth ambitions due to negative connotations surrounding debt, according to research from Growth Lending.
Towergate Health & Protection releases the details of research into the recruitment plans of over 500 companies from across the UK. The findings reveal that one third (33%) of employers have increased their employee headcount over the last 12 months, and 42% are looking to increase employee numbers further over the next 12 months.
Startups and SME’s are being told to switch to VoIP telecoms systems to support the growing demand for flexible working patterns or risk losing key staff.
Reskube the British startup behind its eponymous remote-working resilience solution, has announced the launch of a new round of crowdfunding.
ShipStation, a cloud-based e-commerce shipping solution, today announces that UPS is live on its carrier services platform in the UK.
Diverse, welcoming, lively, and breathtakingly beautiful, Dublin has so much more to offer than pubs, Guinness and brilliant craic. The capital city attracts millions of tourists each year, with endless experiences and hidden gems to explore. Ranked as one of the top European tech cities by the Financial Times’ FDI Intelligence Tech Cities of the Future 2020, Dublin is home to a thriving startup ecosystem and is an ideal location for budding entrepreneurs.
Move aside SEO, a new era of search has arrived. Long gone are the days of relying on SEO to increase awareness. Brands, agencies, and organisations now need to wake up to a new era of ‘searchability’ – better harnessing the power of social rankings instead. The time of relying on SEO are done…kaput…finito…Founder of KOMI Group, Andrew Trotman, highlights what’s keeping marketing directors awake at night in 2023.
Inspired and engaged employees are often the people who perform best. By fostering a work environment that motivates a team to perform at the top of their game, push boundaries, and challenge the status quo, business leaders can have a real impact on the quality of work their company produces.
IoT companies raising funds in 2022 pulled in $15.9 million on average, up 30% from the previous year, reveals new research by Avnet Abacus, an electronics distributor that consults engineers when they’re designing new products. The engineering firm analysed crunchbase data for companies listed under the Internet of Things to provide insight on the level of investment activity happening within the IoT.
Following a shock announcement, Nicola Sturgeon is stepping down as First Minister of Scotland. After serving in the role since 2014 the leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party has said that the decision came as she felt she had less energy to give to the job, and wanted to spend more time with her family.
With all signs pointing towards an economic downturn in 2023, the financial outlook for the year to come is sure to be mixed. With new challenges regarding inflation and the threat of recession looming, businesses of all shapes and sizes will be forced to consider their working policies to ensure survival and then sustainable growth moving forward.
I bet you can’t help falling in love with these dating apps this Valentine’s Day. From dating in the metaverse, to removing the need to swipe right, Startups Magazine rounds up the 6 dating apps that can help you find your perfect match.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the creation of four government departments, including a dedicated Department for Science, Innovation and Technology focused on technical innovations.
Ahead of this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), data consultancy Profusion has stressed the pressing need to tackle gender bias in the classroom in order to have a chance of bridging the STEM gender gap.
National Apprenticeship Week takes place this week (6-12th February) and it is the first time prisoners have been included. Entrepreneur James Tweed urges all involved to see the potential in training those with criminal records.
The Bank of England’s base rate of interest is the highest in 14 years, increasing from 3.5% to 4%. This higher interest rate will be welcomed with open arms by savers but have an enormous knock-on effect for those with mortgages, credit card debt or bank loans.
