When a team works in harmony wonderful things happen; productivity increases, creativity is unleashed, and problem-solving is reignited. This comes from everybody being in flow, enjoying a more profound knowledge of one another, and playing to their strengths.

A company’s values today are almost as important as its financial performance, so what can businesses do to ensure their recruitment process is reflecting their ethos – and what part does technology play?

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%)

The global ice cream business represents deceptively big business in 2022, while it’s projected to grow incrementally at a CAGR of 2.87% over the next five years through 2027.

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.

Cello’s pioneering product, backed by byFounders, TinyVC, Possible Ventures, and Notion Capital enables SaaS businesses to make word-of-mouth their
most valuable growth channel.

Nottingham and London-based digital marketing agency, Impression has reached a headcount of 100, with the milestone triggering a move to a larger office space in London.

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?

Prewave, the AI platform that helps businesses predict, find, understand and categorise the risks affecting their suppliers, has raised €11m in Series A funding. The round was co-led by KOMPAS and Ventech, who renewed its support after the company’s Seed round, with participation from early-stage investors aws Gründerfonds, IST cube, seed + speed, Segnalita, Speedinvest and Working Capital Fund. The investment follows a strong year for Prewave with ten-fold revenue growth over the last ten months, a team that has tripled in size and an impressive roster of clients including ABinBev, AUDI, BMW, Porsche, PWC, Toyota and Zurich Insurance.

Alarm bells are ringing. We’re heading for another financial crisis. Geopolitical tensions and fluctuating markets have led to a soaring cost of living in Ireland, a threat of recession, and a slowdown in investment. Early-stage investors have pivoted from the bull run of 2020 and 2021 to a bearish approach to funding in 2022.  

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.

Many startups enjoy healthy communications and a robust cultural identity in the early days. Employees form strong bonds and understand their positions and responsibilities in an evolving team. They can see a future for themselves and are invested in the company’s success. It’s exciting stuff.

Creating a startup can seem like a gamble, but it’s one that leaders are continuing to take the plunge on. According to a study by Embroker, only 10% of startups survive. But when they work out, there are still pitfalls.