02/08/2023
A Guide to Embracing Digital Transformation
Digital transformation must be embraced by every business for various reasons. These include to avoid falling behind competitors, to strengthen security and cut down on security breaches, and to remove the reliance on legacy software. A digital future requires digital transformation now, but where do you start? Here’s an explanation of what digital transformation is […]
01/08/2023
Management vs Leadership Quotes: Unveiling the Essence of Effective Guidance
Introducing the Art of Management and Leadership In the realm of business and beyond, management and leadership are two distinct yet interconnected facets. While management focuses on tasks and processes, leadership emphasises vision and inspiration. Let’s embark on a journey through the inspiring world of management vs. leadership quotes, where we uncover the essence of […]
31/07/2023
How to Manage a Business Crisis
Did you know that the UK is facing its longest recession on record? Data shows that, with this crisis looming, uncertainties about business safety are rife and industries such as real estate are being hit the hardest. A business crisis often occurs unexpectedly, throwing your business into turmoil. However, this doesn’t mean you cannot have […]
28/07/2023
Tips for Businesses Struggling with Skills Shortages
Unfortunately, the British economy has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels and the skills shortages remains a familiar problem for UK employers, particularly within transport and logistics, hospitality and manufacturing and construction industries. Impacting both productivity and profit, data reveals the reasons for this slow recovery are pandemic repercussions and tight post-Brexit immigration law. In […]
29/06/2023
Where is the Refill Capital of the UK?
Global sustainability efforts are more important than ever as we continue to find solutions, such as investing in refillable packaging, to minimise our impact on the planet. Reusability has significantly influenced the purchasing habits of global consumers in recent years, with 43 percent of consumers declaring it important. However, 29 percent also reject the concept […]
28/06/2023
How the 2023 Food Waste Legislation Will Impact Businesses
Many businesses will be pausing to consider their environmental impact as the government announces mandatory separate food waste segregation for all businesses. The government passed the Environmental Act in 2021, which will come into effect later this year. Although an official date is yet to be revealed, businesses will be required to separate food waste […]
27/06/2023
When Do You Know It’s Time for a Career Change?
While career changes have become more common in recent years, taking this leap is still a daunting prospect – especially if you’re entering a new field of work or diverging from your acquired degree. The hesitance that comes with leaving your job can be evidenced in the rise of workplace trends, including ‘quiet-quitting’ and more […]
26/06/2023
Tips for Navigating Conversations About Pay in the Workplace
When it comes to your career, knowing how to ask your supervisor for a raise is an important but challenging task. Breaking the taboo associated with conversations about pay is crucial to progress! Research from a YouGov poll found that a higher proportion of women (60%) have never asked for a pay rise, compared to […]
23/06/2023
What is the Most Popular Time to Start a Business?
The study by UK financial services provider CMC Markets analysed the latest ONS data on weekly company incorporations to determine the best time to start a business. It found that from Saturday 4th June to Friday 10th June 2022, 18,386 new businesses were created at Companies House. This was the fifth highest number of new […]