Business Development

Despite efforts to make recruitment more inclusive, bias still plays a significant role in hiring practices. Tribepad’s Stop the Bias report reveals that 9 out of 10 candidates feel at risk of bias when applying for jobs, making it a pressing issue to tackle in modern hiring processes​. As part of their ongoing campaign to reduce bias in […]

National Work Life Week 2024 takes place between 7-11 October 2024. Since 2010, National Work Life Week has encouraged employers and employees to discuss wellbeing at work and the importance of work-life balance. As flexible working practices take centre stage, studies on the happiest and unhappiest jobs reveal how work-life balance shapes job satisfaction—discover more […]

Wielding an estimated $150 billion purchasing power globally, Generation Z consumers – spanning those born between 1997 and 2012 – are a marketplace force to be reckoned with. This tech-savvy generation therefore deserves attention from businesses with authentic digital experiences dominating their decision making. 56% of Gen Z expect personalised content – which harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) […]

The office is changing and trends such as office pods and Scandinavian design features are on the rise. It’s never been more important to be thoughtful about how the office looks and feels to encourage people to commute in, so take a look below for some crucial do’s and don’ts for the design of a happy and […]

What does it mean to revolutionise your new business? Some would say it’s all about increasing sales. Others would argue that it encompasses everything from customer satisfaction to supply chain efficiency to employee culture. To make up your own mind, here are just a few potential ways to optimise operations, boost profits, and transform your […]

Current search data shows a significant 300% increase in searches for remote working jobs in the UK. Whilst some companies have homed in on creating a great remote working culture, other companies are enforcing new policies with mandatory days back in the office, and others are back to full-time pre-pandemic office first protocol. Of course, […]

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll looked at companies’ actual commitments for carbon offsetting initiatives. The study participants included business owners and company employees, revealing unexpected findings about corporate environmental practices.  What Are Employees Looking In a Company For Sustainability? Environmental Accreditation A surprising 66% of respondents said they aren’t aware of their company having […]

In the UK, August is the most common month for quitting a job, with 11.7% of all resignations across the year happening. New search data provided by Instant Offices shows that this week searches for ‘staff retention’ is up 50%! Low summer staff retention could be attributed to many challenges depending on the type of company, but one reason […]

Employee retention is a top priority for businesses to maintain a stable and productive workforce. Unfortunately, many companies are making mistakes and aren’t necessarily aware of what really motivates employees, in order to have an effective retention strategy. A recent survey conducted by talent acquisition specialists Talos 360 sheds light on the most impactful retention tactics that […]