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Share your ideas, grow your company, and become a thought-leader by writing a business book From the global success of TED Talks to Steven Bartlett’s wildly popular podcast The Diary of a CEO, there is a tremendous appetite to hear more from the world’s top business leaders.  If you’ve risen to the top of your field, […]

Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a key solution to addressing the skills shortages across the UK. Builder’s merchant and cheap bricks supplier Travis Perkins has shone the spotlight on trade apprenticeships and why they should appeal to those leaving school to get set up for success in life. Fighting the Skills Shortages According to provisional […]

Many people are rethinking how work fits into their lives, with the Global Wellness Institute survey finding that more young professionals prioritise wellbeing over salary when choosing meaningful career paths. Gary Clark, director of SIA Academy, specialising in providing ski instructor courses says: “People think a career has to be serious to be meaningful. But […]

By 2030, a fifth of the UK workforce may find themselves seriously under-skilled for their jobs. Whilst it might sound like a sci-fi dystopia, according to the Industrial Skills Strategy Council, this could be our reality if we don’t act now. Welcome to the world of the workforce readiness gap – a challenge for many small and […]

New research reveals that older workers are suffering from a silent mental health crisis at work, with almost a third (32%) of workers over 55 having taken time off sick with poor mental health in the last year.  With workers aged 50+ now making up a third (33%) of the UK workforce, addressing this issue […]

A new study has revealed the impact different industries have on the health and wellbeing of those working in them, highlighting the best and worst careers for worker wellbeing. The research, conducted by Phoenix Health & Safety, looked at how different industries affected the physical and mental health of workers, as well as how workers felt their […]

In today’s competitive job market, attracting the right talent is more important than ever. According to a recent State of the Global Workforce 2024 report, only 10% of UK workers were found to be feeling engaged with their jobs, while a staggering 90% were feeling detached from their roles, and likely hopping onto the “quiet quitting” […]

In a challenging economic environment, new research has revealed that businesses operating in hybrid working models are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than those which do not offer employees flexibility about where they work. This follows a space of return-to-office-mandates from major corporates including Amazon and WPP.   A study of […]

When starting a business, maintaining a business, or even growing a business, there are certain factors you must consider to make sure you’re part of the 1% when moving forward. This is so other businesses, customers, clients, and even potential prospects know you’re serious about what you do. Looking professional in business can make a […]