With the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’ on the rise and the ability to attract and retain talent being key challenges for employers, it has never been more important for organisations to stand out in how they attract and motivate their staff to be loyal and enthusiastic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on […]
Experts say fear could be keeping over 50s from returning to work, as economic inactivity (the number of people not in the labour force) amongst 50-64 year olds remains eight times higher than pre-pandemic levels. 50-64 year olds comprise a staggering 71% (298,429 of 422,241) of all economically inactive people (between the ages of 16-64) […]
Employee satisfaction is incredibly important, a fact known by all business leaders. In the current job market, there’s a surplus of employment options and retaining top talent is an increasing challenge. With this in mind, the team behind tamper evident carriers and security seals manufacturer versapak have compiled their list of top tips to attract staff […]
Do you sometimes get anxious when speaking to a new client? Would you rather work alone and not in a team? Would you often prefer to stay at home, than attend an after work party organised by your department? If you can answer these questions with a ‘yes’, then you are probably an introvert. But, […]
Failure to implement a proper succession plan in a family or owner managed business can cause serious problems if the sole director dies, a legal expert has warned. Craig Ridge, Head of Contentious Probate at award-winning West Midlands firm Higgs LLP, said in the worst scenarios bank accounts can be frozen and the business can […]
Businesses have, over the years, become very adept at dealing with a crisis communications issue. Nine times out of 10 a company stumbles blindly into a situation via a combination of mistakes and, unfortunately, misses opportunities to nip it in the bud. This issue, accidental or not, is likely to cost companies large amounts of […]
2023 has been challenging for business so far, but a new poll of SMEs in England from the Join the Skills Revolution campaign reveals that they still expect to see a 26% (on average) growth in revenue this year. The optimism for growth for the year ahead is positive, and there are many options available […]
People have been given more time to plug gaps in their National Insurance record – to ensure they can maximise their state pension entitlement. Initially, people had until 5 April to make voluntary adjustments for gaps between 2006 and 2016, but the cut off has been extended to the end of July. The original deadline […]
SMEs in the UK are facing an increasingly competitive market. In order to stay competitive and grow, SMEs need to find new and innovative ways to engage with customers, streamline their operations, and improve their bottom line. One solution that can help SMEs achieve these goals is the use of ChatGPT, a powerful language model […]
Small businesses are pivotal in reviving the UK economy, and they play a vital role in creating jobs and driving economic growth. However, high inflation and rising energy costs can present significant challenges for small businesses. These challenges can make it difficult for businesses to maintain profitability and continue to operate successfully. In this blog […]