Login Christmas parties reduce worker loneliness As the Christmas party season kicks into full swing, new research from Virgin StartUp reveals that more than half (56%) of workers think Christmas parties are a good thing and can help reduce loneliness at this time of year. Life 4 months ago
Login How do you build resilience when you already feel overwhelmed Resilience is crucial for managing stress, handling change, and recovery and recharge. If you’re already anxious and overwhelmed, it can be challenging to focus on your resilience, but it is possible. Here are six practical steps you can take to build resilience. Life 4 months ago
Login Supporting financial wellbeing in the workplace The past four years or so have brought with them a range of financial, economic, and systemic shocks. While everyone is hoping for a steadier future, with interest rates and inflation falling and economic growth and wages rising, it is more important than ever to be mindful that for your employees it may not be that simple. Dr Glenn Mason, Head of Adult Psychological Therapies at Onebright, discusses supporting financial wellbeing in the workplace. Life 4 months ago
Login UK's first medical trial of four-day work week finds significant benefits Thrive, the fast-growth all-in-one learning technology company, has released findings from the UK’s first medical trial of the four-day work week in partnership with the University of Sussex, revealing significant improvements in both physical and mental wellbeing and productivity, but some challenges on a business level. Life 4 months ago
Login Richard Hammond: a journey of resilience and recovery In 2006, Richard Hammond’s life changed in an instant during a high-speed crash that left him with a severe brain injury. Life 4 months ago
Login Neurodiversity is your business superpower: how different thinking styles are reshaping business success Richard Branson, Alan Sugar, Theo Paphitis – the roll call of dyslexic business leaders reads like a Who's Who of British entrepreneurship. Yet for years, traditional business planning has remained stubbornly one-dimensional: linear, text-heavy, and distinctly spreadsheet-shaped. Life 4 months ago
Login One-in-four workers take time off due to stress One-in-four (24%) UK employees have taken time off work in the past 12 months due to stress, new research from Avilio has found. Life 4 months ago
Login Half of managers with children consider quitting over 'parent guilt' For half of managers with children, balancing their job with family life has become an overwhelming challenge, leaving many to feel like they're failing both at home and at work, new research from Avilio has found. Life 5 months ago
Login Introverted founders: why vulnerability can be your startup strength In the early days of my business, I found myself at a networking event surrounded by founders who seemed larger than life. They moved with purpose, voices carrying across the room as they swapped stories and promoted their businesses. As a natural introvert, I felt like a fish out of water and wondered if my quieter approach could ever make an impact. For years, I believed success meant being bold, loud, and unmistakably seen. But what if success didn’t require becoming someone I wasn’t? Life 5 months ago
Login Zombie Workforce: 70% of UK workers struggling to ‘switch off’ from work 70% of UK professionals are struggling to ‘switch off’ from work, an issue which is leaving many unable to relax and even lose sleep over. Life 5 months ago
Login Behind the Scenes: the money management of the world’s elite You might think that being famous is all red carpets, secluded mansions and private jets. Making huge purchases – in cash of course – and living the high life. However, though this is the case for some of the world’s A-listers, plenty of care and attention goes into managing their money, so they stay rich sustainably. Life 5 months ago
Login Three realistic ways entrepreneurs can take care of their mental health Struggling to keep your energy and focus as an entrepreneur? Here are 3 practical strategies that will not only boost your productivity but also protect your mental health and keep you on track toward your vision. Life 5 months ago
Login Mental health for startups: building resilience in your entrepreneurial journey As a Leadership Mental Health Advocate, Mentor and Professional Speaker, Gary Parsons openly discusses the challenges he’s faced growing a successful multi-award-winning business over the last 15 years. Life 6 months ago
Login How to scale your startup whilst living with IBS Up to one-third of people in the UK suffer from IBS, and that includes entrepreneurs and startup founders too. While it might not be a widely discussed topic in business, it’s an important one and can make running a startup more difficult. Life 6 months ago
Login How to be an emotionally intelligent leader Emotional health coach and speaker Vanessa Louise Moore uses her own life experiences to shape her approach and helps people from all backgrounds to love themselves. Life 6 months ago
Login 85% of British SME bosses support “right to switch off” New research reveals that the vast majority (85%) of British SME bosses with HR responsibilities support proposals to give staff the “right to switch off”, with four in five (80%) believing the Employment Rights Bill is a positive step forward for employees. The findings come as debate around the Bill ramps up. Life 6 months ago
Login Wall Street English launches new AI-powered language learning tool Wall Street English, the global hybrid English language education supplier, introduces its new Conversation AI feature to simulate real-life conversations, offering students an immersive and practical way to improve their English speaking skills. Life 6 months ago
Login 10 Signs that you are a stressed-out, overworked, and underachieving entrepreneur There’s no doubt about it, SME entrepreneurs, business leaders, and owners are remarkable individuals. Life 6 months ago
Login Taking a smarter approach to problem-solving Looking after a young family is hard, setting up a business is hard, and developing technology to enable delivery vehicles to drive themselves to help combat climate change is hard. Life 6 months ago
Login 7 Ways to Navigate Dyslexia as a Startup Founder With dyslexia awareness month next month, Laura Gowers, founder of This is Dyslexia, a Dyslexia assessment and Neurodivergence Coach discusses how to navigate Dyslexia as an entrepreneur. Life 7 months ago