Business Development

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As businesses navigate evolving workplace dynamics, compressed working hours are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional work patterns. Whilst Labour has ruled out mandating a four-day week, the party’s support for flexible arrangements, including compressed hours, signals a significant shift in British workplace culture. Compressed Hours From Employee Perspective A study from Indeed UK (2023) […]

With around 15-20% of the global population exhibiting some form of neurodiversity according to the National Library of Medicine, it’s crucial to design neurodivergent-friendly offices that embrace inclusion and neurodiversity. Tailoring the environment to accommodate diverse cognitive perspectives isn’t just about promoting well-being: “The workplace is a rich mix of different profiles and therefore unique needs. It is crucial to create inclusive workplaces that accommodate and […]

Ever since the pandemic, there has been a profound shift towards working from home, with research from 2023 showing that 44% of UK employees work from the comfort of their own homes.  However, with the right mix of experiences in the office, employees express a willingness to return back to the office. An impressive 70% of Gen Z employees […]

The average workplace will have a mixture of key personality types, from introverts and extroverts to those who are more task-oriented than people-oriented.  Online DISC Profile recognises four main personality types that people identify with: dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness (DISC) which businesses need to familiarise themselves with. “Business managers who recognise their employees’ different personality […]