1/3 of applicants have accepted a second-choice job offer because of delayed interview feedback, finds study. Business Insights Right up there with going to the dentist and sitting an exam has to be the great tradition of going for a job interview.
Britons want to be their own boss: a quarter of UK adults have ambitions to start a business Business Insights One in nine kick themselves after someone steals their million-pound idea
How to Handle Work-Based Conflicts Business Insights Conflicts at works are often inevitable, but when a heated argument does break out it’s important to resolve it as quickly as possible.
Are Your Business Practices Costing the Earth? Business Insights There is a quiet revolution going on as businesses wake up to the benefits of eco-friendly policies.
Heavy workload, inefficient worker or disorganised management? How to spot poor time management skills in the work place. Business Insights When it comes to managing people, a wide range of factors need to be taken into consideration. Pay roll,
The Dos and Don’ts of an Office Romance Business Insights Lovestruck colleagues are being offered advice on how to manage their romantic relationships without jeopardising their professional lives.
Help Your Small Business’s Sales Force Meet Goals On The Go Business Insights When it comes to the importance of taking your sales team mobile, the numbers speak for themselves.
The Weirdest and Worst Interview Questions Ever Asked Business Insights ‘What’s your greatest weakness?’, ‘Tell us about a time where you showcased leadership skills’, ‘How do you overcome challenges in the workplace?’
Keeping the bedroom out of the boardroom…..and the boardroom out of the bedroom Business Insights Starting a new business can be challenging for work/life balance at the best of times
Six Ways to Boost Employee Morale Business Insights Business owners and managers are being advised on how to recognise and tackle low employee morale before it hinders their company’s goals.
Why data analysis is important for your business Business Insights Running a business can be tough. There will be highs, lows and often long hours.
5 Ways to Balance a Growing Family and an Expanding Business Business Insights Birmingham based, female HR tech founder, Sarah Dowzell, shares her 5 top tips on balancing work and family life.
Let’s talk money. Business Insights Among the constant discussions about the housing shortage, and the difficulties surrounding gaining planning permission,
When is the best time to sell your business? Business Insights When is the best time to sell your business? I’m asked this question so often, mainly because at some point people come to the realization that they don’t actually have an exit plan.
Are you missing out? Business Insight Missing out on keeping more of your valuable government tax relief that is. If so, you are not alone.
Introduce national targets to close gender skills gap, says Young Women’s Trust Business Insights Young Women’s Trust, a charity that supports young women on low or no pay, is calling for national targets to help women into male-dominated apprenticeships and boost the economy in a major report.
Debt Financing Business Insights Raising the money for a Management Buy Out or a Merger or Acquisition.
5 reasons why millennials make great employees Business Insights Millennials have had more than their fair share of bad press lately. Dubbed the ‘go nowhere’ generation,
Staff Retention, Is it Always Just About the Money? Business Insights While your employees certainly need to know that they are being paid the market rate for their role,
It is still a world of opportunities for UK exporters Business Insights Despite all the uncertainties surrounding Brexit there are still multiple opportunitiesfor companies looking to expand through exporting.
New Apprenticeship Funding - an Opportunity for SMEs Business Insights Apprenticeships are an economical way to train staff in a range of business-specific skills. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs)
Get expert help to claim readily-available funds to grow your business. Business Insights External funding is the lifeblood of many businesses, fuelling them and enabling them to grow and to fulfil their founder’s vision.
Harnessing Print to Advance Your Business Business Insights It is no secret that we are part of a digital matrix which is impossible to avoid and should not be ignoring, yet most businesses are failing or not using to its potential the power of print.
Eyes on the Road Business Insights Most employers are aware that they have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business,
Coffee And Casual Seating Beat Wacky Workplace Novelties Business Insights A Decent Cup Of Coffee Trumps Office Ball Pits And Slides
The end of the 9-5: Brits seek more flexibility with almost 60% looking for earlier starts and shorter working weeks Business Insights New research by YouGov and McDonald’s UK, has revealed that more than half of UK adults want to move away from traditional working patterns,
The household energy technologies that won’t cost the earth-how new tech is key to saving £billions while decarbonising Business Insights New analysis highlights that household energy flexibility could cut the cost of decarbonisation by £6.9bn per year.
Aon offers 10 tips to make Occupational Health programmes work harder for organisations Business Insights >Aon, the leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions (NYSE:AON),
Over 8 in 10 Employees admit observing Presenteeism in the Workplace Business Insights The number of lost working days due to absence has fallen to a record low number according to recent figures by ONS who had revealed UK workers have taken an average number of just 4.1 sick days in 2017, compared with 7.2 days in 1993.
Should employees be answering emails and calls outside of office hours? Business Insights It is becoming increasingly common for staff to check emails and take work related calls outside of paid working hours.
Graduate or Years of Experience? Study Reveals The Best Hiring Option For Your Business Business Insights A recent study has found the true cost of employment for businesses
Getting a Grant Business Insights There is a myriad of different grant schemes available throughout each year. Businesses that have plans to create new jobs, protect existing ones,
Proposed New House Designs Revealed For Tanworth-In-Arden News Proposed new house designs can now be revealed for the aspirational collection of luxury properties that Duchy Homes intends to build in the picturesque Warwickshire village of Tanworth-in-Arden.
Effective corporate events: how to enhance and improve your business gatherings Business Insights t’s important to make any corporate event you organise or attend interesting and memorable — otherwise, what’s the point?
Seven Must-Have Features for an Ultra-Productive Office Business Insights Business owners are being warned to ensure their offices feature seven important elements if they want to maximise their employees’ productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
What are the key ingredients to a successful event? Business Insights The UK events industry is growing at an impressive rate. Encapsulating more than 25,000 businesses – ranging from organisers and venues to marketing organisations and suppliers – the sector is now worth more than £42.3 billion.
New Report Shines A Light On The State Of The Retail Nation Business Insights It’s not all doom and gloom for the global retail market as new report reveals total sales, online and in-store, are at their highest ever point.
Runners treated to night of inspiration News Marathon runner Dave Heeley inspired eager runners to use running to change their lives and the lives of many others through fundraising efforts.
Mocha Marketing Managing Director Gemma Orton nominated for prestigious award News The Managing Director of Leicestershire marketing agency Mocha Marketing, Gemma Orton, has been nominated for Outstanding Female Entrepreneur of the Year at this year’s East Midlands Women’s Awards.
17.6 million would struggle to recover from a financial shock or loss of income Business Insights Millions of UK adults do not feel financially resilient and would not be able to manage a financial shock or loss of income, according to a new report from Zurich UK.
UK workers relying on colleagues for personal and professional support Business Insights Encouraging staff friendships is beneficial for employers
Christmas, Time to Party? Business Insights You may only just be shaking the sand out of your sandals, but as any event organiser will tell you it is never too early to book your Christmas Party, that way the date and venue are assured.
Time to Switch to EV Business Insights As if there weren’t enough encouragement already to switch to lower polluting vehicles such as Electric (EV) or Hybrid, the drivers of older diesel and petrol cars face a charge of up to £10 per day to travel into Birmingham city centre
Nine Realistic Work Perks Every Employee Would Love Business Insights New research has revealed nine of the best work benefits to boost employee morale.
Men are more likely to be scrutinised for their appearance at work Business Insights With a quarter of employees revealing that they’re made to follow gender specific dress codes.
Nearly three-quarters of CEOs aware that financial stress impacts employee behaviour Business Insights One in four employees has lost sleep over money worries, with 6% taking time off work
Millions of plucky Brits would confront disabled parking spot misusers Business Insights Almost 1-in-3 Brits would challenge someone using a disabled parking space when they should not be
Your waste management as a business Business Insights Businesses that operate with hazardous waste need to make sure they are associated with a waste management company to help them get rid of their waste in a safe manner.
How important is business travel insurance? Business Insights Nowadays, many businesses are developing a strong global presence and trying to become international brands.
Steps to creating a print direct mail campaign in the healthcare sector Business Insights Marketing will sometimes be essential in the healthcare sector, even when we’re talking about an industry that may have restrictions placed on non-urgent expenditures like advertising.
If your benefits programme isn’t performing, it’s likely to be one of these five digital-age reasons, says Aon Business Insights Aon Employee Benefits, the UK health and benefits business of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), has identified five of the main challenges employers have with employee benefits in a digital age,
Tapping into funding and knowledge through universities Business Insights By Tracey John, UWE Bristol, Assistant Director of Research, Business and Innovation.
How much can a power cut cost your business? Business Insights In 2017, an estimated of 63,000 properties in North Lancashire were hit by a power cut and Edinburgh Airport had to delay flights due to power-related issues.
New technology: instant benefits? Business Insights With technological developments coming thick and fast, it has become the norm in today’s fast-paced society.
Skills Shortage Now Costing Organisations £6.3 Billion Business Insights 91 per cent of organisations report difficulties in hiring workers with the required skills
Cyber Security for Small Businesses – A Quick Guide Business Insights The security threats faced by small businesses are mounting by the minute and burying your head in the sand is not an option if you run your own firm.
Skills crisis – are apprenticeships the solution for the West Midlands? Business Insights There are many benefits to hiring an apprentice into your team or retraining your staff via apprenticeships.
How to Spot a Star in the Workplace Business Insights Business owners are being advised of the top qualities to look out for amongst their workforce in order to recognise and reward their very best employees.
Four ways entrepreneurs cope with the fear of failure Business Insights A new study has uncovered four strategies entrepreneurs use to cope with the fear of failure.
How office designs can affect a business’ brand awareness Business Insights According to research by the Association for Psychological Science, it takes just a tenth of a second for a person to form an impression of their surroundings.