Studies have shown that micromanagement has a detrimental effect on employees – the Journal of Experimental Psychology reported that employees who feel they are being micromanaged perform at a much lower level.

In the dynamic world of startups, many embark on their entrepreneurial journey driven by a compelling idea and unwavering passion. Teams invest their valuable resources—time, money, and talented individuals—wholeheartedly into bringing that idea to life. However, the unproven road they tread carries inherent risks and uncertainties. Is it truly worth sacrificing one's life savings and devoting endless hours to an idea that may not yield the desired outcomes?

One of the things you need to set in motion as an early part of your journey is set up the indicators you will use to measure progress and ensure that lessons are continuously captured as new iterations of your product or service emerge.

It seems strange to me that a parent, teacher or family friend will ask a young child, often just four or five, a grown-up question: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Perhaps one in 100 kids will go on to become a firefighter, a doctor or an astronaut, but do we really expect someone so young to have the clarity required to answer that question?

There’s a lot of advice out there on how to be a great public speaker, from articles, to podcasts, to conference talks about how to deliver a conference talk, but there are many challenges to navigate before you even get on stage.

It was 1961 when computer scientist John McCarthy stood in front of MIT's audience and famously foretold the future of computing — one where it would be sold like a utility, similar to electricity or water.

Once upon a time a cricketing legend called Kumar Sangakkara co-founded a tech company and creative entertainment studio, called Behaviol. Along the way he met a visionary called Chris Ebeling, and together, they are recreating the genre of sports entertainment.

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Mark Zuckerberg. Bill Gates. Jeff Bezos. What do they all have in common? Aside from being billionaires, they all had a background in tech before launching their startups. In fact, their technical expertise formed the bedrock of their future companies.

There are many things to consider when setting up a tech startup. From software to office use and design, plus having a sound business plan in place, the to-do list is likely to be long in the early stages.

In today's fast-paced and data-driven workplaces, striking the right balance between being fair and understanding towards employees is crucial for a thriving work environment. With the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various aspects of business, employee performance assessment and wellbeing initiatives are undergoing significant changes. In this article, we will explore how AI can enhance fair assessments while highlighting the importance of empathy in creating a supportive and happy workplace for employees.

There is little sign of relief on the horizon for the hard-hit UK consumer, with UK inflation coming in hotter than expected at 8.7% in May.

A Gov UK survey, published in April 2023, revealed that 32% of businesses have suffered a security breach or cyber attack in the last twelve months.

Since the days of silent movies, Los Angeles has been synonymous with Hollywood and creating great cinema. But red carpets and dazzling spotlights are no longer the only art form claiming authority over Tinseltown. Since the name Silicon Valley was penned in the 1970s, the tech world has also been making a name for itself in this sun-soaked city.

The brain is the most complex part of the human body. It has 86 billion neurons that allow people to feel, taste, smell, and see. It controls thoughts and memories, interprets emotions, and makes sense of the world around us. And, in cases of extreme emotions or pain, it can even disassociate from a situation as a protective mechanism.

The UK economy suffers a loss of £1.5 billion every year due to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) skills shortages, and the future of engineering has never been more important. With a shortage of 173,000 workers, 49% of engineering businesses are struggling to recruit skilled workers.

Looking for a place where your tech obsessed brain can flourish? Enter: Techspace.

Startups and small businesses usually thrive on innovation. But what if they could apply novelty to their marketing efforts? The Metaverse is a growing marketing tool for companies worldwide. While it may seem like a domain reserved for large corporations, startups can also capitalise on it to enhance their marketing strategies, offer immersive audience engagement, and extend their brand in virtual reality (VR).

Infused with the power of Natural Language Understanding (NLU) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigel Lombard, CEO and Founder of Peppercorn – the world’s first conversational AI insurance assistant – is shaking up the future of motor insurance in a way that is benefitting everyone.

Olly McGinn, Co-founder of HomeViews, an independent platform showcasing London's best residential developments, allowing prospective buyers and tenants to read, and users to post, verified reviews, to ensure trust and transparency.