Labour shortages have affected large parts of the world and various industries. The security industry is also feeling the crunch, with many countries around the world facing a 52% staff shortage of security guards which means companies are struggling to fulfil contractual obligations or sign new business.

A survey has found that most dating app users experience negative emotions whilst swiping, with only a mere 4% expressing genuine happiness. Other alarming statistics, uncovered by inclusive dating app Mattr, found over a quarter of individuals report feeling overwhelmed and 17% experience depression whilst looking for potential matches.

Simply Business, one of the UK’s largest providers of small business insurance, has launched its annual Business Boost competition, which will award a £25,000 cash prize to the winner.

Startups Magazine is excited to announce our much-anticipated ‘Female Founders: Igniting success in tech’ networking event! Taking place at PLATF9RM, Hove on the 19th September at 6pm, we will be bringing you an inspirational keynote, and more surprises…

Ineffective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies are risking businesses’ ability to retain diverse tech employees, with 64% of UK businesses reporting that they have lost employees from diverse backgrounds.

It has recently been National Payroll Week in the US, a week which celebrates America’s employees and payroll professionals across the country.

Bob Wigley, Chairman of UK Finance, has joined climate risk analytics provider, Climate X, to help banks anticipate the impacts of climate change and build resilience.

In the UK, every small business owner should be familiar with the concept of a Person with Significant Control (PSC) as it holds great importance in company law. As a responsible entrepreneur, understanding PSC is crucial to complying with legal requirements and maintaining transparency within your business structure.

The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) has officially launched its call for applications to the 2024 intake. It is chaired by Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England, and applications close 22 October 2023.

Dublin has plummeted out of the top 10 startup cities ranking in Europe, according to StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023.

WSO2, a business in technology for digital transformation, has announced the launch of its global startup accelerator programme.

New research conducted by UK print company Solopress uncovers the leading cities worldwide for networking, revealing the best places to build business contacts and develop a career.

Cambridge is the best place to start a new business in the UK outside of London, according to an index created by tech startup DeliveryApp.

Zoom has announced that Zoom AI Companion (formerly Zoom IQ), the company’s generative AI digital assistant, is now included at no additional cost for customers with the paid services in their Zoom user accounts.

Increasing numbers of UK businesses are struggling to understand how to combat cybercrime, putting them at increased risk of cyberattacks resulting in crippling costs such as multi-million-pound ransoms, litigation and reputational damage, according to a new report published today.