How office design can affect productivity and spark creativity
Kevin Underdown, Head of HR at PPL PRS Office spaces have a huge impact on both the productivity and creativity of employees. In fact,..
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Analysis-End of furlough brings uncertainty for UK jobs and economy
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – More than a million British workers face an uncertain future this week as the UK becomes th..
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TotalEnergies, China Three Gorges to form electric mobility venture in China
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s TotalEnergies said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with China Three Gorges Corporation to..
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UK must be more clear-eyed about risks of China investment – Labour
By William James BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) – Britain needs to be more “clear-eyed” about the risks of Chinese inve..
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Checkout finance offers a way to maximise sales across the peak period
By: Mike Dawson, CEO of Deko The festive shopping season is almost upon us and, more than ever, this year it will be crit..
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Guaranteeing a great customer experience despite growing demand
By Ben Kaye, E-commerce and OMS expert at Mintsoft Peak season is officially upon us thanks to it looking to be bigger, longer and ear..
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Britain has 10 days to save Christmas, retail sector says
By James Davey, Victor Jack and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s retail industry warned the government on Friday that..
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Uber to roll out pension plans for UK drivers
(Reuters) – Uber Technologies said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, mo..
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Analysis-Climate and COVID cast shadow over jet demand outlook
By Sarah Young, Conor Humphries and Tim Hepher LONDON/TOULOUSE (Reuters) – Jetmakers see strong demand for airliners even as the..
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tmwi appoints Steve Hadfield as Managing Director as the agency readies itself for further growth
Independent media group, Oxidise, has appointed a growth expert to its integrated media agency, tmwi. Steve Hadfield joins as MD from ..
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Exxon, Chevron conceal payments to some governments -watchdog
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. oil majors Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp have failed to meet a core transparency sta..
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impact.com Fiscal Year H1 2021: $1.5B Valuation, $150M in Funding, BigCommerce Integration, 69% Customer Growth
The leading partnership management platform also closed H1 with two acquisitions, expanded client portfolio with brands like Puma, Swa..
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McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to go green globally by 2025
By Hilary Russ (Reuters) -McDonald’s Corp said on Tuesday it will drastically cut the use of plastic in the more than 1 billion ..
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Airbus in talks on sales of A350 freighter -exec
By Tim Hepher TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) – Airbus <AIR.Pa> is in talks with several potential customers for a new A350 fre..
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Why is hybrid working so important?
By: Nick Gallimore – Director of Talent Transformation & Insight at Clear Review (an Advanced company) Hybrid working and t..
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Cathay Pacific lowers Q4 capacity forecast as travel restrictions linger
(Reuters) -Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Monday it had lowered its passenger capacity forecast for the remainde..
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Oil giant Shell sets sights on sustainable aviation fuel take-off
By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell plans to start producing low-carbon jet fuel at scale by 2025, in an attempt ..
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Pre-Pandemic Nostalgia Is Bad For Business
By Laura Gordon from Vistage Chair 18 months down the road from the initial impact of the global pandemic, we have a greater underst..
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Enabling hybrid working environments for rural areas
By Red Peel, Founder and Managing Director, Airband National lockdowns brought upon by the pandemic highlighted just how deep the dig..
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There’s Still Power in that Suit…
New research backed by a leading psychologist, suggests that peak professional performance is not necessarily linked to comfort, despi..
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With tighter grip, Beijing sends message to Hong Kong tycoons: fall in line
By Clare Jim and Farah Master HONG KONG (Reuters) – As Beijing seeks to tighten its grip over Hong Kong, it has a new mandate fo..
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With progress in creditor talks, Malaysia’s AirAsia X targets end-Oct meetings
By Liz Lee KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has made “substantial progress” in its mont..
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How to pivot your business and make the switch from B2B to DtC
By: Jack Underwood, CEO and co-founder of Circuit Working out your audience is one of the first and most important things..
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UK sees record second quarter for creation of new businesses
UK sees record second quarter for creation of new businesses More than 190,000 new businesses incorporated in April, May and Ju..
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Satisfaction in the workspace linked to increased productivity, survey of 6,000 employees finds
Survey conducted by leading office solutions provider, Fellowes Brands, finds that UK employees who are satisfied with their workspace..
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Mental resilience is strong amongst Britain’s small business owners despite pandemic challenges
Just over 2 in 5 business owners and freelancers surveyed claim their mental wellbeing has not been affected by the pandemic Despite t..
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Fiesta, Focus and Astra are the UK’s most expensive cars…when it comes to advertising
Google charges highest price for clicks on Ford, Vauxhall and Mercedes adverts The Tesla Model S is cheapest to advertise against even..
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Brand experience experts, iD, launch a new playbook exploring how businesses can unlock the power of pop-ups to boost sales
15 September 2021 In their latest playbook, iD demonstrates how brands can create memorable experiences, brand engagement and advocacy..
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Dollar index jumps after U.S. retail sales show surprise rebound
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar hit a near 3-week high against a basket of currencies on Thursday after..
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European new car sales down in July, August – ACEA
BERLIN (Reuters) – European car registrations dropped in July and August after four months of growth, industry data showed on Th..
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The Office: a remote working special
To maintain productivity when working remotely, communication is key ~ The Office has been off air since 2013, but we can’t help but w..
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The 4 Key Points for You to Follow to Be a Leader, Not a Manager
Managing a team of people comes with a new level of responsibilities. But have you ever considered the vast difference between being a..
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Truly Human Leadership: Tips To Make You A Better Leader
By Nicky Chenery, General Manager, EMEA, SafetyCulture One thing I’ve learned throughout my career is that every great leader always h..
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The 4 Biggest Challenges Facing Independent Retailers Right Now
By: Gabriella Peace, Communications Manager at UK Greetings There’s no doubt that the past 18 months have been challenging for all ret..
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Our ways to help employees with children
By: Amy Tomlinson, Head of HR, MetLife UK With many UK employees wearing increasingly varied hats outside of work- from parenting to c..
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Staff who rely on tips and must act friendly at work are more likely to be sexually harassed, finds new research
Employees who rely on tips for a living and must provide “service with a smile” are more likely to experience sexual harassment in the..
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Qualtrics Announces Significant Expansion Plans to Support Customer Growth Across EMEA
Company to hire 1,000 employees across region by 2024 2.5x expansion of workforce in response to growing demand for Qualtrics Experie..
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