How to make your business strategy succeed
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Hiring slowed in November amidst Omicron variant – but 2021 is still record year for the job market
After a year where vacancies have hit record levels, the number of job adverts have taken a downward turn – where in November vacancy ..
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Gift prices and transaction security top the list of festive shoppers’ worries for 2021 in PCI Pal’s annual yuletide survey
** Survey of over 2000 shoppers identifies where they intend to spend this year, and whether supply chain delays are impacting how and..
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Lancia to mimic Mercedes in pursuit of a future inside Stellantisv
By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s Lancia will pursue profitability over volume to secure a long-term home in the 14 ..
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Oil gains as investors see limited Omicron impact on demand
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices extended their rally on Monday as investor appetite improved amid growing relief the Omic..
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AB Foods says Primark trading ahead of expectations
LONDON (Reuters) -Associated British Foods said on Friday trading to date at its Primark fashion business had been ahead of expectatio..
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Here’s How You Zoomed Over the Past Year
By Rhonda Hughes, Global Content & Social Advocacy Lead at Zoom If you’re like me and everyone else across the globe, you’ve spent..
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Organisations Facing Greater Risk of Ransomware Cyberattacks This Festive Season as More Workers Shop on Company-Owned Devices
New research from Menlo Security reveals that 80 per cent of workers in the UK and US. are concerned about personal data being stolen ..
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Lack of financial support for SME Covid recovery spells danger for entrepreneurs’ mental health
Research finds that financial problems are the top issue for entrepreneurs struggling with mental health and 91% have concerns about ..
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Nestle sale of L’Oreal shares pleases investors on both sides
By Gwénaëlle Barzic and Silvia Aloisi PARIS (Reuters) -Shares in Nestle and L’Oreal rose on Wednesday after the Swiss food grou..
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Adverty partners with Adsmovil to accelerate sales growth across Latin America
Adverty today announces a new partnership with Adsmovil, Ad Tech company pioneer in innovation for digital advertising in Latin Americ..
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impact.com closes 2021 with new Google Pay integration, $150M in funding and 51% increase in clients YoY
The company’s notable moments include four major tech integrations, two acquisitions, a new C-Suite hire and extended parental leave p..
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Vayyar to provide fall detection powered by touchless technology compatible with new Amazon Alexa Together service
Sensors based on 4D imaging radar can instantly identify falls, and prompt Alexa to ask if the user wants to call the Urgent Response ..
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Freedom to choose: 9 in 10 expats want more say on benefits package inclusions, with over half keen to see more well-being elements
Aetna International has found that 88% of expats in key global markets want the choice to pick their employer health care package incl..
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WOMEN’S BUSINESS
Lack of funding, mentoring & child care key issues for women in business Metro Bank reveals how the pandemic has made the loan pro..
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The importance of ecommerce businesses carrying out a checkout audit and the key issues merchants should look out for
High peak shopping periods such as Christmas present great opportunities for ecommerce businesses; consumers are eyeing a bargain and ..
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Are you inside IR35? – the latest guide for freelance contractors
New tax rules for freelance contractors and their clients came into force in April 2021. IR35, or ‘off-payroll working rules’, have ca..
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COO’s Guide to Achieving Operational Excellence
By Rob Massa, CRO at Forecast There’s never been more pressure on Directors of Operations to achieve Operational Excellence. In a post..
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Sustainable printing company, Brilliant Ink, partner with Manchester Foundation Trust Charity for Christmas.
UK based sustainable face mask company, Brilliant Masks are launching a new sister brand that specialises in customised clothing, call..
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Entrepreneurs perform better if able to choose ideas OR team members – but not both
Entrepreneurial teams perform better if able to choose their own team members or their own ideas, finds new research from ESMT Berlin...
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Sustainable cement innovation secures £500K grant for new production facility
A Scottish-based manufacturing facility which will enable the production of lower carbon cement products has secured a £500,000 award ..
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75% of surveyed CIOs struggle to unlock data insights within their organisation
While 78% of businesses realise the value of digital transformation, only a quarter are using data to drive business strategy London: ..
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Citrus Ornge partners with Knight Support and Gaydio Radio to help the homeless of Brighton.
Citrus Ornge, an award-winning digital marketing company, partners up with Knight Support, the biggest charity that is dedicated to su..
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More than three quarters (76.4%) of UK professionals intend to look for a new job in 2022 with over half (57.6%) looking to re-skill
Hampshire: The latest survey from the UK’s leading independent job board, CV-Library, reveals that ‘The Great Resignation’ is set to c..
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Chelsea Peers reports a near 240% increase in sales YOY as demand for quality loungewear rockets
Mystic Opulence Autumn collection sees an uplift of 360% from 2020 100% growth in head count Modern loungewear brand, Chelsea Peers, h..
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Game Changing: World’s first on mobile device neural Text-to-Speech system released by CereProc
Edinburgh,: CereProc has today launched the world’s first on mobile device neural Text-to-Speech (TTS) system commercially available f..
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China Nov export growth slows but imports accelerate
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s exports growth lost steam in November, pressured by a strong yuan, weakening demand and higher costs,..
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External file transfers – do they need to be risky business?
By Nicole Lin, MD of Synology UK Hybrid working, although a recently evolved model of working, is here to stay for the for..
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How Can Hauliers Cope With an Even Higher Demand This Christmas?
The Christmas rush is something hauliers anticipate every year. But it’s going to be felt more acutely this year with the additional p..
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Is the moment right for UK business to expand beyond the EU?
By: Atul Bhakta, CEO of One World Express Undoubtedly, the shockwaves of Brexit will continue to reverberate around the bu..
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Over half of SMEs struggling to be ‘future-ready’ and need more support
Small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) need to be future-ready to drive major sustainable and inclusive economic growth, finds new rep..
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Set Your Business Up For Sales Success In A Post-Pandemic World
By: Dean Fiveash– Head of FinTech Sales, IFX Without doubt the Coronavirus pandemic impacted every aspect of our lives and funda..
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Swiss chocolate makers focus on incomes to end child labour
By Silke Koltrowitz ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss chocolate makers Barry Callebaut and Lindt & Spruengli said improving cocoa far..
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Allianz aims for 5-7% annual EPS growth for 2022-24
BERLIN (Reuters) – Allianz raised its targets for shareholder returns for 2022-24 on Friday, aiming for 5-7% annual growth in ea..
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If we are to tackle racism and sexism in the workplace, we need to stop shutting down debate around unconscious bias training
By: Dr Jo Kandola, business psychologist and head of digital solutions at Pearn Kandola We’re all biased. It’s important for everyone ..
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Retain employees by providing menopause support
By Naomi Thompson, head of organisational development, at Benenden Health In today’s turbulent jobs market, retaining and developing s..
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Fostering a successful company culture: How businesses can champion mental health in the workplace
By: Karen McIntyre, Director of HR at Inntelligence There has been a plethora of challenges for businesses across sectors throughout t..
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