Forget feasting on turkey and kicking back on the sofa scoffing Quality Street, over half of small business owners expect to be working on Christmas Day as they battle to stay afloat during the cost of living crisis. Rather than spending precious time off with family or friends, 59% ofContinue Reading
The pay gap at the UK’s largest companies, which measures the difference in earnings between pay packets for chief executives and average employees, rose last year despite upward pressure on wages across the economy. Data from the High Pay Centre, a think tank focused on pay and employment rights, foundContinue Reading
The number of job openings in the UK has dipped below 1 million for the first time since May 2021, signalling that the labour market is cooling off as higher interest rates take their toll on the economy. Vacancies dropped to 998,562 last month, down 2.7 per cent from theContinue Reading
A defibrillator, particularly an automated external defibrillator (AED), is a life-saving device used in emergencies involving cardiac arrest. When the heart suddenly stops beating, swift action with an AED can make the difference between life and death. These devices are designed to be user-friendly, enabling both trained and untrained bystandersContinue Reading
Do you have employees who call in sick often or never show up on time for their shifts? You’re not the only one. Research has shown that most companies in the UK have at least one “problematic” employee, costing them more than the employee yields in revenue. What most companiesContinue Reading
Much of what we do in modern society is done within an interconnected space, where digital interactions are just as common, necessary, and authentic as face-to-face ones. That means that strong and reliable digital security is a prerequisite to ensuring that our interactions—whether they involve buying basic goods or doingContinue Reading
In the ever-evolving world of finance, the role of an investment trust company remains a cornerstone for many investors seeking diversified and professionally managed portfolios. Understanding how to select the right investment trust company can significantly impact your investment experience and outcomes. What is an Investment Trust Company? An investmentContinue Reading
In the dynamic world of commercial transport and logistics, small businesses play an important role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services. The backbone of this industry is the fleet of vehicles, so vehicle longevity is critical to sustainable success. So how do you extend the life ofContinue Reading
In an effort to help its most vulnerable gamblers, the UK Gambling Commission introduced the GamStop self-exclusion scheme in 2018. It did so under the power of the Gambling Act 2005, which authorised it to enforce responsible gambling measures. As an independent regulator, the UKGC sets the standards for onlineContinue Reading
For any business looking to improve customer experience and increase sales and retention, customer journey mapping (CJM) can be an invaluable practice. Mapping out the full journey a customer takes with your company, from initial awareness to advocacy and beyond, provides critical insights that business owners and employees can useContinue Reading
