Monthly Archives: July 2017

Petya ransomware attack: How UK businesses can stay protected

Yesterday (27th June, 2017), businesses and organisations across Europe and the US were hit by a large-scale ransomware attack, known as Petya, leaving them unable to access systems and data. Petya is a form of ransomware, meaning it is a computer virus which encrypts files and keeps them encrypted until the hacker receives payment. Petya takes
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Are extra smoking breaks unfair to your employees?

Most office-based employers, regardless of their industry, have a number of workers who smoke. Their tendency to smoke will often be used as a coping mechanism to handle work-related stress and pressures. Many employers therefore willingly allow workers who smoke to do so whenever they get the urge. Whilst it may seem like a satisfactory
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Brands with outdated talent acquisition will fail in the customer age

Creativity is often overlooked by organisations seeking out the next generation of talent, and that creative education must be mandated and regarded more highly in order for the industry to continue to grow. This is according to marketing and digital consultancy CAB Studios‘ new White Paper ‘Power to the Customer’, which explores how brands must evolve
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Why affiliate marketing could be the best way to make money from home

So, you want to make money online from home? Dreaming of no more rush hours, no more bosses, no more alarm clocks? In this piece, we look at why affiliate marketing can be the right choice. Maybe you’re looking for extra income, or a main income, far higher than your salary. Whichever it is, it’s achievable if
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Two thirds of SME retailers feel bullish about UK trading conditions

Independent research commissioned by Shutl, the platform that gives people control over their deliveries, finds SME retailers to be positive about trading conditions during 2017 and into 2018. Of the 500 SME business owners surveyed, nearly two thirds feel their business would be in a stronger position by Spring 2018, with a third citing smarter and
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Gender equality won’t be achieved unless businesses take action

Young Women’s Trust has today launched new research looking at how employers can encourage more women into male-dominated sectors like engineering, IT and construction. This comes as a YouGov survey commissioned by the charity shows that three in five employers think that positive action is needed to achieve workplace gender equality – but just a
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Why entrepreneurs are more giving to charity as their company grows

A YouGov survey of small business owners, commissioned by wealth manager Kleinwort Hambros, reveals that charitable organisations would benefit from an additional £171 million a month if small businesses achieve their goals and grow by 15 per cent. The survey, which questioned over 1000 small business owners throughout Great Britain, also reveals that male entrepreneurs intend
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