In the age of the always-on economy, even the mightiest of businesses are vulnerable to the debilitating effects of digital downtime.

Last month, on the front page of The Times, new statistics about sickness claims showed that they were worsening nationwide, with the most significant proportional increases occurring in commuter and rural areas that usually had a lower dependence on benefits.

In the post COVID employer landscape, a lot of things have changed for employees and businesses alike. After experiencing a cycle of hyper-growth, followed by an economic recession, and pivot to a return to the office, it’s not surprising that employee engagement is at an all-time low.

From the helm of your business to life after: Transitioning from running a business you've poured your heart and soul into can be a tumultuous journey. As the euphoria of selling fades, a myriad of emotions can surface, from exhilaration to anxiety, leaving you questioning your newfound reality.

You’ve heard it a million times: “there’s no need to reinvent the wheel”. Yet, we often find that considerable resources have been poured into building another version of a software tool that already exists on the market, says Craig Cook, principal engineer at Agile consultancy, Catapult.

Researchers from The University of Queensland found that people who believe in manifesting success are more likely to make risky investments and end up bankrupt.

Building a business has never been easy, but in recent years – following a global pandemic, a cost of living crisis and other economic challenges – it has certainly become more challenging.

Tech.eu, a European technology publication, concluded the first day of its two-day conference today.

Norrsken VC, a pioneer in impact investing in Europe, announces the final close of its second fund, supporting entrepreneurs who are tackling the world’s greatest problems.

Belgian investor Pitchdrive professionalises early-stage startup investing with entrepreneur-driven expertise and startup support.

Leading flexible workspace and hospitality specialist x+why is marking its five year anniversary this month, celebrating a remarkable record of sustainable growth.

European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), one of the largest open ICT societies, has announced its first keynote speaker for the 5th EAI International Conference on Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Education TIE 2024 is Professor Shafi Ahmed.

Kickstart Innovation has extended the application phase for its ninth programme. Every year, Kickstart has attracted some of the world’s best startups providing solutions to the biggest challenges for society.

Seraphim Space, known as Generation Space in the US, which runs a dedicated accelerator for startups in the global SpaceTech industry, announces the companies participating in Mission 13.

MHP Group has launched new research revealing a returning sense of optimism among Europe’s fintech leaders after a challenging period for the industry.

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) invited applications for the latest edition of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme in partnership with Techstars.

The first edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of Marbella will take place from 26th to 28th June 2024 at the Andalucía Lab headquarters, with the support of relevant public administrations such as the Department of University, Research and Innovation of Junta de Andalucía and Ayuntamiento de Marbella.

Homemove, a quiet rising star in the proptech industry, has announced the close of a $1.5 million funding round, to reimagine the way people move home.

Malted AI, the Scottish AI firm helping enterprises to build smaller, more focused AI models with greater performance at a fraction of the cost, announced that it has secured £6 million in seed investment, led by Hoxton Ventures and joined by Creator Fund and angel investors.

Purple Dot, the pioneering e-commerce pre-order and waitlist platform, has announced the closure of a $10 million Series A funding round.