Back in 2016, Microsoft made the headlines, not because of some new product release, but because the company chose to house 30% of its New York employees inside the WeWork offices. They also offered additional employees in Atlanta, Portland and Philadelphia the opportunity to work out of coworking offices, should …
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The freelance population in the UK is increasingly growing. With every passing year, more and more of us are opting to go down a self-employed job route. In 2001, around 12% of the labour market in the UK (3.3 million people) worked for themselves, according to the Office for National …
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When discussing millennials and their attitudes towards work and life in general, one word that comes up in many conversations is “snowflakes“. It is a common belief that many of those born around the years 1982-2004, the typical age range that we call millennials, were also brought up with certain …
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Travel is an increasingly important part of working life in today’s globalised world. We look at ten simple ways to keep business trips smooth and simple. We live in the internet age, dominated by virtual meetings and digital nomadism. Most people work with some degree of location flexibility, and remote …
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Cybercrime is on the rise, with startups potentially posing easy targets for data thieves, hackers and fraudsters. We explore what businesses can do to stay safe According to a cybercrime report by Cybersecurity Ventures, the direct cost of damages from cybercrime is due to exceed ~4 trillion by the year …
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London still leads the pack when it comes to the best UK destination for ambitious startups, but Bristol is hot on its heels in terms of infrastructure, variety and quality of life With average office space costs in the capital nearing ~10,000 a year per employee, ambitious UK startups are …
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Startups
This year, Earth Day (22 April) marks the second anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Since the agreement took effect, nations and businesses around the world have taken great strides towards an eco-friendly, green future. While large multinationals have a huge role to play in this respect, small …
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We live in the social media age. There are now almost three billion social media users worldwide, and businesses simply cannot ignore the importance of a strong, active social media presence. For large firms, this is a matter of overall branding, typically managed by a dedicated team and supported by …
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The worlds of rugby and business might, on the face of it, appear light years apart. After all, what can managing complex contracts, liaising with clients and meeting sales targets possibly have in common with chasing an oval-shaped ball around a muddy pitch? The answer is; quite a lot actually. …
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The UK is quickly establishing itself as a global leader in entrepreneurial growth, despite uncertainty after the much-discussed ramifications of the Brexit vote. In 2017, the UK was ranked eighth in the world for fostering entrepreneurship opportunities according to the Global Entrepreneurship Index. And with the UK startup scene growing …
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