Your own employees are the biggest security risk
Paul Rosenthal, founder of Appstractor, takes a closer look at the security risk to businesses caused by employees side-stepping cyber protocols, failing to configure or install software correctly.
Ruffle feathers or make friends – how to be a disruptor
Numerous centuries-old, traditional sectors have been shaken-up due to at least one disruptor. From financial services to healthcare, new technology is inspiring ingenious solutions to old problems and attracting ambitious entrepreneurs with big ideas.
These entrepreneurial siblings quit their corporate jobs to make prosecco chocolate
With Easter fast approaching, Real Business spoke to Jay Rawal, one half of the brother-and-sister team behind luxury British chocolate brand, The London Chocolate Company.
Has the cover letter become obsolete in the recruitment process?
Many people feel that changes in recruitment have made the practice of sending a cover letter obsolete. However, good candidates still write them, explains Jan Cavelle.
5 topics you should never discuss at work
Despite the importance of having open friendships with co-workers, here are five topics of conversation that should probably be saved for outside the workplace.
Preventing a hostile divorce: Six unfortunate family business considerations
If you are setting up a family business, it is sensible to consider what could happen to it if your relationship breaks down.
Broadband solutions for a home office
An increasing amount of people are working outside the office on a regular or permanent basis. Alex Tofts, from UK broadband comparison and advice site Broadband Genie, unveils tips for setting up your home office broadband connection.
The impact millennials have on the workplace according to online searches
There’s much you can learn about workplace perceptions and expectations from analysing online searches. Using this method, Perkbox found out what impact millennials had at work.
Understanding psychology: Leadership, productivity and business growth tactics
Author of The Conscious Leader, Shelley Reciniello, specified that business involved far more than spreadsheets and meetings. Understanding psychology proved just as crucial.
A guide to fire safety regulations for SME owners
Since the Grenfell Tower fire in London last year, fire safety in tower blocks has been brought to the forefront of UK workplace health and safety, writes Peninsula law health and safety director, Russell Corlett.
Shoppers are set to spend £395m on Easter eggs this year
Britain’s sweet-toothed consumers are expected to spend £395m on Easter eggs and other confectionary in 2018, a 5.3 per cent increase from last year, recent data has found.
Why should the CLO, CHRO, CFO and CIO care about talent management?
Leaders have a lot to gain from using a unified talent management system. Here’s why the CLO, CHRO, CFO and CIO should care.