A recent survey by monday.com, the multi-product platform that manages core work functions, revealed that the excitement surrounding the Olympics has significantly boosted workplace productivity in the UK. The poll of 2,000 UK workers showed that nearly two thirds (61%) felt inspired by the games to deliver more creative and innovative work.

Impactpool, an AI-powered career platform, has secured $4 million in Series A funding, led by Mediahuis and Fort Knox. This investment will bolster Impactpool's advanced AI matching technology and further its mission to connect one billion professionals with organisations focused on impactful change.

Innovation. That’s the answer you’re most likely to get if you ask Scottish Business Network (SBN) founder Russell Dalgleish what Scotland’s most valuable contribution to the world is. He’s not talking about it in the past tense, either. Scotland’s capacity for innovation didn’t stop with world-changing technologies like the telephone, television, and the ATM.

There is still a huge amount of stigma, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals who come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and other genders in the workplace. For most individuals, it is an incredibly uncomfortable and emotional experience, and for some, it can be traumatic. In this article, Glenn Mason, Senior Clinical Lead at Onebright discusses how to support employees coming out in the workplace.

Innovative tech companies like Google revolutionised the workplace with office amenities such as pool tables, bean bag chairs, and entertainment areas, which have gradually become a mainstay in workplaces around the world.

Monumo, a tech startup blending advanced AI with traditional engineering to reimagine the electric drive unit, has secured £750,000 in funding from Innovate UK, a part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The UK government has unveiled a £32 million funding initiative targeting advancements in AI technology to mitigate train delays, expedite NHS prescription deliveries, and enhance training for construction workers.

Bluechain, the EIS-certified fintech transforming payments and receivables, has experienced remarkable growth in 2024, building on a robust performance in 2023. With a surge in users, transaction volume, and revenue, Bluechain has launched an opening funding round to fuel its next growth phase. 

Mindstone, an AI training platform and global community focused on practical AI applications, has partnered with Templar Advisors, a communications coaching and training firm specialising in financial services. This collaboration will grant Templar's extensive client base access to Mindstone's AI Competency Programme.

John Schulman, a key figure in the creation of OpenAI's ChatGPT, has announced his departure from the company to join Anthropic, OpenAI's primary competitor. Schulman’s exit marks the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the prominent AI company in recent months.

Axevil Capital's mobile app is breaking down barriers for venture capitalists and aspiring investors. The app enables users to quickly invest in companies that analysts have thoroughly vetted and recognised, read all necessary information about every startup, and monitor reports. You conduct the entire process and documentation electronically, directly from your phone.

Towergate Health & Protection has emphasised the need for employers to actively address the issue of loneliness, which affects 20% of employees worldwide, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report. This report highlights that one in five workers experience daily loneliness, calling for robust health and wellbeing support from employers.

EarthSense, a Leicester-based scaleup specialising in air quality monitoring technology, secured a £264,000 loan from NatWest by leveraging its intellectual property as collateral.

HR leaders and wellbeing professionals should implement practical strategies to combat summer burnout and alleviate anxieties about taking paid time off (PTO) throughout the year. This guidance comes from Sonder, an early intervention platform focused on employee health, safety, and wellbeing, which aims to shift companies from a reactive to a proactive and preventative approach in supporting their staff.

Zoom has introduced Zoom Docs, an AI-first collaborative document solution designed to enhance productivity and seamless teamwork within Zoom Workplace. Powered by the generative AI assistant, Zoom AI Companion, Zoom Docs is available at no additional cost to help streamline various work processes.