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…
For millions of people, personal finance apps just don’t work. They’re built for those who are looking to invest, save, or optimise spending — not struggling to make ends meet. But what if you don’t have savings to grow? What if an unexpected bill could mean unmanageable debt? I’m not just talking about those on…
Another day, another TikTok workplace trend. This time, employees are raving about ‘body doubling’, as a new study reveals that the craze is gaining traction in UK workplaces. But what does it actually mean? Simply put, body doubling is the act of completing work while having another person present. It is often seen as a…
A successful website and online presence are more than just a good idea for a modern business. It’s an essential part of helping a target audience build a relationship with that company’s brand, products, and unique voice. However, even the best companies won’t get very far if no one can find them, and that’s where…
Tech businesses that are curious about work-life balance are being encouraged to sign up for a new, sector-specific UK trial of the four-day week (4DWW) that launches today. Run by the 4 Day Week Foundation, the UK’s national campaigning organisation for a 4DWW, companies will be encouraged to trial the policy (where businesses work one…
From checkout attendants to factory workers, these days, it seems like few jobs are safe from the impending threat of a robot takeover. Recently, a stream of content-writing tools has been popping up online offering to help users scale content production. But is AI content writing destined to force human writers into the shadows of…
The aftermath of the pandemic hasn’t just changed the way we live and work, but also how we do business, a new survey shows. While the rise of digitisation — such as digital marketing, online payment systems, and automation — was already prevalent pre-pandemic, reliance on digital solutions has practically skyrocketed in the last five…
In the end, it could only go one way. We had been warned that today’s Spring Statement would be more of an update rather than much-needed reform or spending commitments. Still, some SMEs hoped the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves would have a change of heart on previously-announced tax hikes, like the rise in employer National Insurance…
Deckers’ star brands Hoka and Ugg delivered yet another quarter of record earnings. The Goleta, Calif.-based footwear company reported net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 17.1 percent to $1.827 billion compared to $1.560 billion the same time last year. Net income in the period was $456.7 million, up from $389.9 million…
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…