Employees with mental health issues need an employer’s support
Mental health issues are being destigmatised and accepted as fact; managers need to incorporate this into the care they're willing to provide staff.
Is wearable tech for children just another fad?
Parents are now looking to technology to more closely and efficiently monitor their children. It will be interesting to see how wearable tech in the childcare industry will develop.
Fathers are now allowed to visit antenatal treatments
Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson has announced today that expectant fathers can go to up to two antenatal appointments with the mother, to be more involved with the pregnancy.
New generation of ?micropreneurs? is transforming the UK economy
The proportion of high-growth companies has fallen considerably in recent years, causing a drag on economic development potential, according to a new study.
Study identifies five invisible forms of growth by small businesses
Researchers have identified a hidden seam of small business growth that could help drive and sustain UK economic growth and job creation and fill the void left by job losses in the public sector.
5 tips to hire the right people, no matter your company’s size
You don't have to be the largest company to attract the best staff. Here is how fast-growing businesses can hire and retain the best people.
Rubbish! Majority of British SMEs confused about disposal of waste
It may not be the sexiest of topics, but British SMEs are still confused about what to do with their rubbish.
English winery Chapel Down breaks crowdfunding record
English winemaker Chapel Down has raised £3.9m from more than 1,400 investors through a crowdfunding campaign, breaking the record for the largest raise in just 24 days.
Can illegal workers bring discrimination claims?
In many cases, the law is fairly clear. At one end of the spectrum, all individuals in the UK, regardless of their immigration status, are entitled to basic human rights. At the other end, the law says that an individual should not be allowed to profit from their unlawful activity.
Virgin announces plans for its IPO
Virgin money has released its plans for an IPO later this year. It will be the fourth bank to IPO in 2014.
Pimco investors withdraw ?14.5bn after chief officer leaves
Pimco, the American global investment management firm, has seen over $20bn dollars of investment redeemed, after the sudden departure of one of its key managers.