Some people are destined to make a difference in this world, and E-J Roodt is one of them. The recent university graduate is tackling female harassment and women's safety head on as co-founder of Epowar, a smartwatch app revolutionising safety that reacts instantly and automatically if you are attacked. Epowar monitors the wearer’s heart rate and body motion to sense distress, automatically sending an emergency alert if the user is attacked.

To transform multi-country payroll with the HCM industry’s most adaptable, intelligent experience for multinational businesses, UKG Inc., a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, has reached an agreement to acquire Immedis, a global payroll provider with technology and services supporting over 160 countries. The acquisition, subject to closing conditions, is expected to be complete within 60 days.

12.5 million home pregnancy tests are completed in the UK each year, causing a shocking amount of plastic waste to be sent to landfill. But Hoopsy is on a mission to change this, with its eco pregnancy tests made of 99% paper.

Working for a startup can be a very exciting experience. There are so many rewards to being surrounded by motivated, innovative, and creative individuals, but working for a startup can also introduce a number of challenges …  particularly for employees focused on building their professional portfolios and advancing in their careers.

With Universal Analytics being completely replaced by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) on the 1st of July 2023, time is running out to make the transition before being thrown in the deep end. Many, like us, have made the switch to GA4 already and are noticing the various mini updates happening ahead of the deadline.

As a seven figure entrepreneur, I am passionate about paying it forward for other entrepreneurs… sharing my own story and expertise advice on how to build a passion-led startup on your own terms.

On the 27th and 28th of June, businesses including Google, eBay, Nestle, and Microsoft, other FTSE100 companies and the investment community will unite at Reset Connect, the UK’s largest sustainability, and net zero events, in flagship with London Climate Action Week at the London ExCel centre.

Mental health in the workplace is now widely discussed, and for some employers, many legacy challenges remain. This is where startups have a natural advantage, a golden opportunity to create a culture that supports mental wellbeing from the get-go.

Twilio, the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, unveiled CustomerAI ahead of SIGNAL, its upcoming user and developer conference.

NASA will award funding to more than 200 small business teams to develop new technologies designed to protect the health of astronauts, lower risk of collision damage to spacecraft, and more. The new awards from NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program invests in a diverse portfolio of American small businesses and research institutions to support NASA’s future missions.

Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I know first-hand the unique pressures and challenges that being LGBTQIA+ in the workplace can bring. This is why I am now so dedicated to creating psychologically safe workplaces.

Marketing is essential for any startup that wants to reach and attract customers, build awareness and reputation, and generate sales and revenue. However, marketing can also be challenging and costly, especially for startups that have limited resources and experience.

Employee share schemes give businesses a way to share company ownership with their employees.

From 2020 to 2022, Apple has rejected 958,000 applications from appearing on the App Store due to privacy violations, recent findings by Atlas VPN reveal. 

Quirky and colourful tech accessories brand, juice, has released a limited-edition Pride style version of its most popular Power Bank – the Power Bank 3 – with a 10,000 mAh battery.

Digital Catapult and the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult have been awarded £2m from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions specifically designed to tackle major sustainability challenges in the UK manufacturing sector. 

With all the ChatGPT talks that have been going around for months now, the Conversational AI industry has experienced a rise of interest from companies and investors alike.

TALES announces the launch of the World of Us project (WoU): a multimedia project designed to bridge the gap between generations in all aspects of our digital futures.

In its exponential rise, artificial intelligence has already proven it can streamline business processes, improve operational efficiencies, and help cut costs. In fact, 68% of large companies have already adopted at least one AI application, followed by 34% of medium sized companies and 15% of SMEs.

Huckletree, the leading coworking disruptor, announces its newly attained B Corp status alongside its 2023 Impact Report findings which reveal its commitment to continuous improvement and strict sustainability measures, including its 500 tonnes of CO2 saved from its newest building at Oxford Circus.