Will the New 'Firm But Fair' Legal Migration Measures Help the UK Workforce?
UK to introduce new legal migration measures from March which is aimed at reducing the number of immigrants and promoting ease of business in the country, preventing undercutting of the UK workforce.
Why Your Employer Branding Should Be At The Centre Of Your Recruitment Strategy
Small business leaders will benefit from this article because it explores the ins and outs of employer branding and how it can improve their own company's recruitment success.
Bank of England raises UK interest rates to a record 5.25%
The last time rates were this high was in April 2008, in the midst of the global financial crash, with the UK's central bank expecting inflation to fall below five per cent in the autumn or winter.
London businesses weather storm as domestic demand rises
London businesses have shown resilience amidst cost constraints and inflation, with domestic sales increasing in the second quarter of 2023.
Business price hikes expected to ease as wage costs rises
The BCC Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 2023 reveals that nearly half of businesses plan to raise prices in the coming months as cost pressures ease.
Flexible Working Bill could increase the productivity of an unhappy UK workforce
The UK government's Flexible Working Bill goes into Royal Assent fulfilling the first step towards building a strong labour market and increasing UK productivity.
Is hypnotherapy a new powerful solution for reducing workforce stress?
Factors such as unclear expectations, inadequate resources or support, and job insecurity can contribute to work-related stress.
Around 64% of UK hospitality managers will tackle staff shortages by hiring older workers
As per the study that surveyed 1,000 managers from the hospitality industry, businesses in this sector are thinking of hiring older staff, people aged 50 or above to cater to the employee shortage issue.
Britain strengthens its trade ties with the US by signing a MoU with the state of Utah
Utah will become the latest American state to agree to a trade pact with Britain as collaboration is set to commence in areas including fin-tech and aerospace.
Survey uncovers concerns about staff retention in current economic environment
According to the 2023 SME Business Survey by HR Solutions, one in two SMEs is concerned about staff retention in the current economic climate.
Major new study reveals 72% of companies have now mandated a return to the workplace
A major new study has revealed that 72 per cent of companies globally have now mandated a return to the workplace, with 42 per cent now reporting a higher level of employee attrition.
Why are your staff leaving you and how can you keep them?
According to research by McKinsey & Company, a large number of employees are leaving their jobs due to a poor work-life balance, with 60 per cent considering quitting without having a new job offer.
The traditional education system is creating a skills gap in Britain
Over the past few months, the demand for qualified IT professionals in the UK has soared, and the education system can't keep up, with recent studies finding that high-quality internet connectivity and consistent digital experience are "crucial".
Small businesses face high costs from increasing rates of cyber attacks
With cyber-attacks on the increase, small businesses cannot afford to be complacent about their cyber security measures, with high costs to pay in the event of data breaches.
The Resilience of UK SMEs - How small businesses can navigate economic challenges
Despite the tough economic challenges that have rattled the UK in recent years, opportunities are ripe for UK SMEs to innovate and flourish like never before.
As footfall takes a dive, restaurants say energy bills will crush them
The hospitality sector says energy price hike of £7.3 billion is unsustainable in the wake of reduced government support, as it also faces reduced consumer spending
Is communication the key to retaining talent amongst current economic turmoil?
As worker shortages plague the UK economy amidst a cost of living crisis, new research shows good communication is key to talent retention.
Proposed data bill to save UK economy £5 billion in 10 years
A new proposed UK data bill would reduce pointless paperwork for UK businesses and other EU countries could follow suit to ease European companies.
EU, UK, Swiss probe suspected fragrance cartel, Givaudan confirms cooperation
Swiss fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan said on Tuesday that it was being investigated by European Union and Swiss antitrust authorities.
Four-day working week 'more productive': UK study
Productivity did not suffer from the lighter working weeks, with company revenue rising 1.4 percent on average over the trial.
Spotify to cut some 600 staff as tech woes spread
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it was cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees in the latest cost-cutting announcement among technology companies.
As recession looms, British business sends out lending SOS
As inflation rockets and recession looms, many British businesses are struggling to secure affordable bank finance, piling pressure on the embattled UK government as it unveiled a budget aimed at reviving the economy.
Musk's acrimonious Twitter bid heads for business school case study immortalization
Elon Musk's $44 billion Twitter takeover saga comes with all the drama necessary to be immortalised in case studies for future captains of industry, as the tycoon's on-off pursuit of the social media platform and unique management style make for a union like no other.
Caste in California: Tech giants confront ancient Indian hierarchy
America's tech giants are taking a modern-day crash course in India's ancient caste system, with Apple emerging as an early leader in policies to rid Silicon Valley of a rigid hierarchy that's segregated Indians for generations.
MPs question deterrent effect of UK's Rwanda migrant policy
More than 28,500 people -- most of them young men -- arrived in 2021
Unions fight to secure better pay and conditions for workers, but they can also benefit employers
One reason for lower membership levels among younger workers is that they are more likely to be in precarious employment with less access to unions.
What struggling businesses can do to weather the economic storm
A recent report suggests the number of businesses in "critical financial distress" is up by 19% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021.
UK audit shake-up targets big firms after spate of corporate failures
Britain set out sweeping reforms of big company audits on Tuesday after high-profile collapses at builder Carillion and retailer BHS in recent years hit thousands of jobs and raised questions about accounting quality.
Disney Is The Latest Company To Cut Jobs
Disney has retained its status as the largest entertainment company in the world after celebrating the success of its new Disney+ streaming service reaching 86 million subscribers.
Crushed by COVID, small Spanish firms struggle to survive
So far, 40,000 bars, restaurants and hotels have permanently closed.