As we approach International Women’s Day, it seems like an appropriate opportunity to discuss menopause in the workplace. Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, with 8 out of 10 menopausal women in work.

Private limited companies are often led by a single director who is also sole shareholder. However, without a succession plan, problems could arise if that sole director shareholder dies.

As the times move forward, so do the workplaces we inhabit. In the modern workplace, it is often not the older generation of workers that act as its foundation but instead the new fresh minds coming through the doors, pioneering a workplace’s growth.

Global HR and payroll specialist, ADP, urges UK businesses to review their recruitment processes as the UK workforce shifts irrevocably due to impact of the pandemic and the fourth industrial revolution. Otherwise, they might struggle to compete on a global stage.

Moving home can be a stressful time. It’s exciting to think of the new possibilities and different opportunities, but it comes with its own set of challenges.

Less is more, someone wise once said. And with the world’s biggest trial of the four-day work week underway in the UK, many entrepreneurs and start-up directors are asking the same thing: could we do the same work in less time? If the idea of dropping a day makes you lose sleep, fear not! There are many ways to help you be just as productive- and maybe even more- with a shorter working week. 

A first of its kind prospective cohort study into the impact of digital self-management in helping to support autistic adults has revealed a significant reduction in anxiety, self-injurious behaviour, and memory and orientation problems.

New research from FDM Group reveals the most in-demand tech skills, to help spruce up your CV and stand out from the crowd. 

Recoverlution, the world’s first all-in-one recovery platform, has announced a series of partnerships to support the one million people in the UK and 10 million globally in recovery from addiction. The announcement, which coincides with International Recovery Month and International Recovery Day (30th September), is supported by ex-footballer and recovering addict Paul Merson who is an ambassador for Recoverlution.

The survey of 1000 UK SMEs, conducted by Funding Options and Censuswide, found less than half of business owners are 'very confident' of surviving the next six months (42%)

Hospitals, doctors and other healthcare professionals are expected to provide a certain standard of care but what happens when care fails to meet this standard? Or when an error is made resulting in harm or injury to a patient? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what medical negligence is and discuss some of the factors that make you eligible to make a medical negligence claim.

In the wake of the Great Resignation, employee retention is increasingly becoming a priority for employers. With a study finding that toxic workplace culture was the main influence in people leaving their jobs, employers and managers must prioritise the cultivation of a safe and positive working environment. 

Sustainability is a term that’s gained considerable traction in the world of construction over the last few years. When we build things, it’s worth building them in a way that can be sustained over years, with minimal impact on the environment.

Home working is an increasingly popular option for workers in the UK. An initial spike in uptake of remote working occurred as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses to adopt remote working technology; however today, many workers still prefer a full or partial home-working agreement over working from an office full time.

But there are concerns regarding the relative productivity of workers at home as opposed to the office. While the numbers suggest that home workers are largely more productive, it is true that office environments are more purposefully designed for productive working. What can you do as a home worker to improve your home office space for productivity?

The new novel by Aaron William Perry is now available everywhere.

Today, every penny counts, but saving month over month can be challenging. If you’re struggling to save money, you may be unaware of the factors impacting your financial habits. A recent survey by SoFi revealed surprising correlations between the personal traits and economic patterns of over 1200 respondents. The purpose of the survey was to uncover trends in cash-back credit card users vs. debit card and cash users. However, the study also discovered that age, gender, relationship status, and other personal traits could impact your financial habits and ability to save. Here are some of the most exciting finds of this survey and what you should consider when trying to save money month over month.

The hydra of scandals, lawsuits, and controversy has many heads, but Mark Zuckerberg continues to effortlessly sever them all as he bulldozes through the tech world, determined to get Meta into the same VIP booth atop Mt. Olympus as Apple and Google, and he claims to have found his holy grail – AR (augmented reality) goggles.

Many companies find themselves in the midst of change now. The post-Covid economy and other megatrends are creating new business models and transforming industries and offerings at a rapid pace. When faced with change, some companies stubbornly maintain their paths, while others embrace it and seek to evolve.

Even before the pandemic, purpose-centred businesses were beginning to see how they could marry their ambition for profit alongside their environmental, social and governance targets. The pandemic lockdown stopped most people from travelling and helped to develop other methods of meeting clients such as Zoom.

Vivo Surgical, a pioneering medical device company based in Singapore, has become the first start-up to win the prestigious WIPO-IPOS IP for Innovation Award for 2022. Now in its 10th year, this award celebrates Singaporean companies that have achieved outstanding growth through the successful application of intangible assets and intellectual property. Over 40 organizations have received this highly regarded accolade since its inception, with this year’s criteria centered around adaptable and resilient companies emerging through recent global challenges.