Login UK businesses shift to part-time staff and freelancers New data reveals that full-time staff now make up just 58% of the average UK company’s workforce, as businesses become increasingly reliant on part-time employees and freelancers, who now make up the remaining 43% of workforces. HR 2 years ago
Login Diversity and Inclusion in Startups: Lessons Learnt from Academia As a university professor and CEO of an EdTech company, I have experienced first-hand various challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the two sectors. While systemic issues persist, there are opportunities for individual companies to adopt best practices. Here are three tips for startups. Diversity 2 years ago
Login New Wave Biotech joins Big Idea Ventures’ New Protein Fund Cohort New Wave Biotech, a bioprocess optimisation software company has joined the accelerator programme of Big Idea Ventures, the global provider of early-stage alternative protein and food technology investments, run out of the firm’s Paris office. Startups 2 years ago
Login A Q&A with CEO of Penpot Penpot is an open source design and prototyping platform for product teams. Startups got the chance to conduct a Q&A with CEO Pablo Ruiz-Múzquiz. Startups 2 years ago
Login Creating responsible business operations in a time of ESG At a time when we find ourselves in the middle of a climate emergency as well as the ever-looming net-zero targets on the not-too-distant horizon, it is no wonder that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have skyrocketed to the top of the agenda for boards around the world. Features 2 years ago
Login Empowering the next gen of data experts Organisations are already investing significantly in digital technologies centred around data, with the goal of streamlining processes and transforming efficiency. The current trajectory indicates that up to 70% of companies will adopt some form of data science or AI by 2030. Features 2 years ago
Login How management training is helping drive UK’s small business growth The government’s Help to Grow: Management course is helping SMEs up and down the UK to drive growth by supporting them to develop management skills and resilience to future shocks. News 2 years ago
Login Natural language processing for business: a practical guide ChatGPT is receiving an estimated 96 million visitors per month. According to Statista, in business applications the AI-powered chatbot is most commonly used by technical and educational organisations. Features 2 years ago
Login What do flexible working laws mean for bosses? After the Flexible Working Bill passed through the final stages of the House of Lords, an employee engagement expert has called on employers to embrace better flexible working practices. HR 2 years ago
Login The Hustle Awards this week The startups event of the year is back! Taking place this Thursday, 20th July, at the Steel Yard, The Hustle Awards are not to be missed. News 2 years ago
Login Fatal preservation: the startup on a mission to preserve memories Startups are at the heart of innovation and breathe new life into the tech ecosystem, but some startups require death for their service to work. Startups 2 years ago
Login Why black representation matters Take the time to do some research, and you can quickly find the names of 50 leading UK-based black tech entrepreneurs, all highly respected and the powerhouses behind successful businesses. Diversity 2 years ago
Login Charting New Horizons: Impact of ChatGPT on Digital Businesses The first time I laid eyes on artificial intelligence, it was like looking at a shiny new toy with a gazillion instructions. Mighty promising, but not so easy to master. Now, with chatbots being more than just a tech buzzword, we've got ChatGPT shaking things up in the digital bazaar. If you're a CEO or a VP aiming to ride the digital wave, this is your surfboard. Features 2 years ago
Login RideTandem raises £2.3m to keep fighting transport poverty RideTandem, a mobility-as-a-service startup providing sustainable transport for all, has raised £2.3 million in new funding. Startups 2 years ago
Login Employers urged to introduce support for carers With the Carer’s Leave Bill receiving Royal Assent and due to become law in 2024, the Government has recognised the number of working carers who need support. Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to act now to ensure they can deliver the changes and provide the necessary support for their employees who are carers. HR 2 years ago