Artificial intelligence (AI) is popular for its ability to help businesses automate tasks and save time. And for businesses looking to hire new employees, AI tools can help find the right candidates faster, filter CVs and make the whole recruitment process smoother. But while these tools make hiring more efficient, they can sometimes overlook candidates…
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has recently shared his concerns over the city of London becoming “hollowed out” due to more employees working from home. However, Jitesh Patel, CEO of London-based office design company Peldon Rose, says that other factors, particularly expensive commutes to the city, are keeping workers away from the office, as…
Is New Zealand on your digital nomad bucket list? You’re in luck. Known for its natural beauty, manuka honey, and as “middle earth” to Lord Of The Rings fans, New Zealand has recently relaxed its rules around visas to attract more tourism and remote workers. While an official digital nomad visa is still in the…
We have liftoff: the Startups 100 Index 2025 is a-go! Our latest ranking of the most promising UK startups is packed with exciting and socially-conscious businesses that are on the rise: but these are the most groundbreaking, original and down-right wild. While some of these ideas sound like they’ve been ripped straight from the pages…
Possibly the most unpopular workplace trend yet, Return to Office (RTO) policies are stirring up employees as more businesses clamp down on office attendance. While many are disgruntled over this new rule, female employees are particularly affected, according to research. A study reported by Ricoh revealed that women are three times more likely than men…
Women’s healthcare is in crisis. Headlines about endless waiting lists and a lack of funding are just the tip of the iceberg for women’s health, which has been repeatedly deprioritised. The rise of “femtech” startups – companies creating technology solutions for women’s health – is addressing these longstanding gaps in the healthcare industry. From fertility…
With the Employment Rights Bill expected to come into effect in the next two years, more businesses could adapt to new regulations by hiring more contractors over full-time employees. Introduced in October 2024, the bill is designed to strengthen worker protection rights and address long-standing concerns about job security, fair pay and employment conditions, such…
AI might not be able to become sentient (or at least not yet), but it can understand, recognise and ultimately mimic human emotions. This is known as Emotion AI – a type of AI that can recognise, interpret and respond to emotions. It does this by analysing facial expressions, tone of voice, body language and…
Many beloved high street stores have come and gone in recent years, with many falling into administration since the COVID-19 pandemic. Administration is never where a business wants to be, but when a company becomes insolvent, employees are at risk of redundancies, suppliers and creditors may not be fully repaid or the company could face…
The workforce is always evolving, and with that, HR teams are facing a lot of challenges. From finding and retaining talent and keeping up with emerging technologies to managing low employee engagement, it’s tough for businesses to stay ahead. Luckily, several innovative startups are stepping up to the plate, introducing both new employee benefits and…