UK CIOs prioritise cloud more than global counterparts
CIOs around the globe may share common concerns, but there are considerable differences in their priorities, according to Gartner's Executive Programs.
5 key attributes every board of directors should have
An effective board of directors is key to success in growing businesses.
65% of SME staff still feel loyal to their boss
Despite UK businesses cutting jobs and freezing pay and training during a difficult period of austerity, breatheHR (run by OnePoll) reveals that 65 per cent of employees still feel loyal to their employer.
It’s not a sin to ask for help in business
Every day, every moment of each day we make a decision. Small and large, relevant and completely unimportant in the scheme of things, turn left, turn right, buy or sell, watch this channel or the other.
Having a social impact needn’t be a drag on business performance
The recognition and understanding of creating genuine social impact is still limited. There is also often a misconception that a project or contract which promises to deliver social value will automatically lead to increased costs.
Third of microbusinesses turned down for bank funding
Almost one third of microbusinesses has been turned down for bank funding, leading to problems with cash flow and missed business opportunities, according to research released today.
UK businesses least enthusiastic over further EU integration
Grant Thornton reveals that British businesses are far more opposed to further integration than their European neighbours.
Workplace confidence has increased
New figures from YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Research marked year-on-year improvements in the number of employees receiving pay rises, bonuses and promotions as well as the number of people starting new jobs.