Investors in People announces winners of inaugural awards
Britain's best people managing organisations were announced last night at the first ever Investors in People Awards, held in London.
Small businesses’ biggest concerns revealed
New data has shed light on the concerns of small businesses today. The results of a survey conducted by Neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw looked in the emotions, habits and fears of young business owners.
UK market mostly unaware of new top-level domains
The UK market is falling behind when it comes to awareness of new top-level domains (TLDs).
Adapt or die: An evolutionary approach to change
Charles Darwin said “it is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change”.
Glasgow could become UK’s first smart city
The New Economy has recently revealed the 20 cities it deems the most likeliest to drive change in the future, and the UK is nowhere to be seen on it.
All work and no pay makes for an unmotivated intern
David Saul, managing director at Business Environment, looks at the latest developments in the plight for better treatment for UK interns.
Charlie Mullins: Tribunal rule changes are a boon to business
The untangling and disposal of a major piece of business red tape is really starting to pay dividends with a dramatic drop in the number of employment tribunals.
CEOs are more likely to be ‘punished’ as a result of takeovers
CEOs are typically seen as hungry for acquisitions to build their empire and the consequent increases in salary and bonuses – even at the cost of returns for shareholders.
Small firms confident but worried about skills gap
Small businesses are increasingly confident about growth but are struggling to find the right skills after a fall in unemployment.
Taxes are a brake on mid-sized business growth, says CBI
Britain's medium-sized businesses are held back by the tax system, according to a report by the CBI and Grant Thornton published today.
UK’s mid-market firms outperforming Germany
The UK's mid-market businesses are outperforming their German, French and Italian counterparts, according to GE Capital research published today.