A luxury bedding brand with sustainability at its core has officially launched its first crowdfunding campaign via Seedrs, inviting investors who align with its brand values to own part of the company. Ethical Bedding will use the capital raised from its £100k fundraising target to drive further growth by investing in three core focuses: People, […]
Santander UK has today announced it will partner with Unibeez, a skills-based talent platform for emerging talent. The platform connects students and graduates to a range of jobs and enables businesses to grow by providing access to in-demand skills. From projects, internships, apprenticeships to permanent hire, Unibeez and its hirers support future talent, enhance work […]
The number of people looking for work has risen as job vacancies fall suggesting that the uncertain economic outlook is hitting employment. About 220,000 more people were seeking work between December and February than in the three months before. Unemployment rose slightly and job vacancies fell for the ninth time in a row, official figures […]
Research from Deloitte has revealed that business confidence among chief financial officers has seen its sharpest since 2020, jumping by 8 per cent amidst the aftermath of the Spring Budget. The survey showed that 25 per cent of chief financial officers were feeling better about the future rather than worse which has risen from 17 […]
Research from big four company EY, and Innovate Finance, has highlighted “barriers” in the FinTech sector with female leaders being overlooked for senior positions within the industry. The report, formed from the 120 finalists on the Women in Fintech Powerlist, highlighted that over one in four female leaders believed that unclear progression opportunities for promotions […]
The building of new smart motorways is being cancelled as Rishi Sunak acknowledged concerns about safety and cost. Fourteen planned smart motorways – including 11 that are already paused and three earmarked for construction – will be removed from government road-building plans, given financial pressures and in recognition of the lack of public trust. Campaigners […]
Campaigners, trade unions and MPs are calling for stricter oversight of the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, amid growing concerns about its effect on staff rights. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is holding a half-day conference on Tuesday to highlight the challenges of ensuring that workers are treated fairly, as what it calls […]
More than a million businesses in the UK could be supported to formally transition to social enterprises, based on their current engagement with social issues, according to new research. Social Enterprise UK’s (SEUK) newly-launched ‘Transitions’ report reveals that as many as a fifth of SMEs in the UK aspire to make a positive social impact […]
A new study reveals widespread worries that fertility struggles are interfering with career aspirations. Only 16% of companies have supportive policies in place for employees who are struggling with their fertility, according to the 2023 Workplace Infertility Stigma Survey. This is despite a new report from WHO which found 1 in 6 people worldwide are […]
Impostor syndrome has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, as pressures to perform well at work have caused higher levels of doubt in one’s ability to do their job. Recent data from research conducted by financial comparison site NerdWallet has identified the impact this self-doubt can have on work performance, relationships, and more. The survey found […]