The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Disability has called for a disability-inclusive COVID-19 response that improves the working lives of disabled people. It is feared that disabled workers will be among the hardest hit as a result of the coming recession, with the gap...
The Entrepreneurial Britain two-days initiative will be focused on towns and cities in the UK as key drivers of economic growth Entrepreneurial Britain is a new two-day initiative designed to reignite the entrepreneurial spirit of Britain’s towns and cities. Comprising a peer-to-peer learning conference and...
Study shows 60% of Brits do not want to return to the way things were before lockdown and 49% believe they won’t be back to the office full-time until the end of the year or into 2021 Only 26% of full-time UK workers want life...
The global travel and tourism industry is among the worst hit due to COVID-19 pandemic and deal activity in the sector is muted. Japan too is not an exception, though the country seems to be keen on reviving the industry by introducing new initiatives. However,...
As businesses return to the workplace following encouragement from the Government, employment law and health and safety experts warn that employees must play their part in adhering to occupational safety measures to ensure, so far as possible, a safe return to work. Government guidance continues...
Researchers detect nearly 10,000 exposed databases with more than 10 billion credentials available for the world to see. When databases are left unprotected, hackers don’t even need to hack According to NordPass’s research, the web is swirling with exposed databases. Recently, researchers have identified a...
Becoming a carbon neutral business isn’t just great for the environment, it’s a fantastic way for your business to show customers how much you care for the world around you. Plus, it’s not as hard as you might think. Conquest Consultancy has taken just...
NEOM Co. announced its first step to create the world’s leading cognitive cities that rely on leading technology for digital services after signing a contract with stc group to establish a 5G network infrastructure that will accelerate NEOM’s digital ambitions. In addition to the one-year...
Across sub-Saharan Africa, sports, media & entertainment have increasingly become revenue-generating industries for African countries, pillars of jobs creation, and important drivers of economic diversification. Pan-African Group Centurion's new practice will offer a bridge between private and public sector, ensuring that regulations embrace market trends,...
Nearly a third of SMEs (30%) see their profitability increasing slightly over the coming 12 months despite the pandemic New research (1) commissioned by MBH Corporation plc, a UK headquartered listed diversified investment holding company that acquires successful, strong-performing small to medium enterprises across multiple...
Stephen Kelly, recently appointed the Chair of Tech Nation shares his insights on the Business Loan Scheme statistics In recent months the UK government has made one of the great strategic investments. Arguably by accident as a response to extraordinary events. As the Treasury begins...
Dr. Anthony Fauci and U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark discussed best practices for business leaders and the path forward to beating coronavirus and fully reopening America. Below is a selection of quotes from today’s event. If you use the following comments, please mention...
62% of employees that can work from home would be happy for their office to close so they can work permanently from home 46% of HR decision makers believe flexible working impacts on productivity compared to just 18% of employees 24% of employees believe working...
The UK is getting back into business. Gradually, sector by sector, we are beginning to embrace the ‘new normal’, and businesses are once again raring to go. After the most recent loosening of lockdown measures, many pubs, bars, and restaurants are due to open their...
Here are 12 Funding opportunities that all businesses, startups and social innovators should be checking out Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) investment is a critical term that is often used synonymously with modern sustainable investing. This type of investment is based on three central...
[caption id="attachment_2235" align="aligncenter" width="745"] Sustainability And Businesses: Over Half of Companies Plan to Reduce their Carbon Footprint[/caption] Recent global lockdowns and a rise in remote working have encouraged debate around the sustainability of businesses especially as workers all start to head back to work in the next...
[caption id="attachment_2072" align="alignnone" width="925"] How businesses should prepare for a post-COVID world[/caption] How businesses should prepare for a post-COVID world From cashflow to growth, getting businesses back to work after lockdown News release The government is taking "modest" steps in easing lockdown restrictions, Communities Secretary...
[caption id="attachment_1880" align="alignnone" width="925"] Future and tech and cities, images by citiesbac[/caption] UK Future Fund launches to high-growth Innovation British businesses The government’s £500 million Future Fund opens for applications today (Wednesday 20 May) with innovative and high-growth British businesses able to secure investment to...
[caption id="attachment_1870" align="alignnone" width="525"] Unrecognizable Hacker in Dark by By seventyfourimages[/caption] Almost 70% of Major Organisations to Increase Cybersecurity Spending Following Coronavirus Outbreak News release The coronavirus pandemic has changed almost every aspect of people`s lives, including how they socialize, shop, learn and work. With...
[caption id="attachment_1853" align="alignnone" width="925"] New book Natural Business Development: Unleash Your People's Potential to Spot Opportunities, Develop New Business and Grow Revenue, by author Isobel Rimmer[/caption] New Book Natural Business Development: Unleash Your People's Potential to Spot Opportunities, Develop New Business and Grow Revenue by...
[caption id="attachment_2077" align="alignnone" width="525"] Business mental health balance, image by By Prostock-studio[/caption] How Businesses Can Support Employee Mental Health Right Now New release Over half (63%) of UK businesses felt anxiety is their biggest challenge to tackle during this time. Key research revealed: Around 82%...
[caption id="attachment_1819" align="alignnone" width="925"] Mental Health Awareness[/caption] Mental Health Awareness: How business leaders can manage their mental health during COVID-19 News release Corporate consultants for global SME arena RWT Growth give advice on how to survive and thrive in this new Covid-19 period. For businesses,...
[caption id="attachment_1762" align="alignnone" width="938"] Cybersecurity drop due to Covid-19 could cost businesses millions research by iomart[/caption] Lack of Focus on Cybersecurity due to Covid-19 could cost businesses millions News release Cyber crime is on the rise as businesses, cities and almost all organisations on the...
[caption id="attachment_1533" align="alignnone" width="825"] https://www.workforimpact.com/ platform[/caption] New Digital Platform workforimpact.com connecting top freelancers with NFP/NGO A new digital platform connecting top freelancers with NFP/NGO and for purpose organizations News Release CHICAGO, April 29, 2020 - As the first and only global talent marketplace tailored to...
[caption id="attachment_1385" align="alignnone" width="825"] Book: Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit[/caption] Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit News Release New Book by leading LBS Professor Alex Edmans sets out a radical new approach to embed...
[caption id="attachment_1327" align="alignnone" width="525"] business infrastructure sustainability[/caption] How Businesses Can Contribute To A More Sustainable World Post-COVID-19 As human activity is at an all-time low due to enforced global lockdowns, recent studies show COVID-19 is set to cause the most substantial dip in CO2 emissions...
[caption id="attachment_1325" align="alignnone" width="525"] Work-life balance disrupted by Quarantine[/caption] Work-life balance disrupted by Quarantine – what are the effects of presenteeism on UK mental health? Depression specialists Smart TMS launch support helpline, enabling struggling professionals to restore balance News release Britain has now been in...
[caption id="attachment_1317" align="alignnone" width="995"] LSE IDEAS is LSE's foreign policy think tank[/caption] ‘Better Together’ digital platform responses to COVID-19 launched by London School of Economics IDEAS News releasse A digital information platform has been launched to showcase and promote the efforts of businesses who are...
[caption id="attachment_1261" align="alignnone" width="525"] businesses and covid-19 source image citiesabc.com[/caption] Business in Lockdown: Dealing with uncertainty News release - resources Lockdown poses many problems for small businesses; uncertainty, closures, restrictions and strained cashflow mean making informed decisions are near impossible. How we deal with uncertainty...
[caption id="attachment_1229" align="alignnone" width="525"] Covid-19 Quarantine, source citiesabc.com[/caption] Dramatic Quarantine On The Up As Brits Reports Strange Sleep Amid Covid-19 Pandemic News release Brits report unusual and vivid dreams as a sleep-time side effect of current pandemic Sleep experts suggest daytime anxieties can translate into...