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UK companies failing to educate their employees about cyber security

A recent survey by Ultima has once again highlighted the urgent need for UK business to take cyber security more seriously. The survey finds that 65 per cent of companies don’t have any security solutions deployed onto their mobile devices, and 68 per cent of companies do not have an awareness programme aimed at employees of all
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Half of UK employers are introducing wellbeing schemes

Nearly two thirds (63 per cent) of UK employees experience stress in their jobs, according to research into workplace happiness by Happiness Works on behalf of Robert Half UK. Of those who find their roles demanding, nearly one in ten say their job was very stressful. Given the high-levels of stress among UK employees, organisations
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Having a website still elusive for nearly one third of small businesses

Nearly one-third of small business owners run their business without a website, and some indicate they will probably never have one, according to a new survey from Clutch, a leading B2B ratings and reviews firm. The survey finds that 31 per cent of small businesses choose to use social media profiles rather than a dedicated website
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Lack of human interaction loses customers

To test whether forsaking all human interaction in favour of total automation is really a cost-effective silver-bullet solution, Yonder Digital Group commissioned research among UK customers and finds that an overwhelming 87 per cent report they tend to stay more loyal and increase their business with companies who offer a real person to talk to at the
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Are you experienced? Businesses reveal biggest barriers to youth employment

New research by Direct Line for Business has reveals a ‘chicken and egg’ dilemma faced by thousands of apprentices across the UK. Two in five (40 per cent) of the SMEs surveyed cite that a lack of experience was a major barrier for youth applicants in the hiring process. This is equivalent to 525,000 businesses out
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Datto research reveals prevalence of ransomware attacks on European small businesses

A survey conducted by Datto finds that European-based small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are being actively targeted by ransomware attacks. Some 87 per cent of the 148 European IT service providers, which were questioned as part of a larger global survey, reveals that their SMB clients had been victimised by ransomware in the twelve months up
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UK workers admit to ditching interviews at the last minute

One in ten (11.1 per cent) workers admit to failing to turn up to an interview, with this figure rising to 17.7 per cent amongst the millennial generation (25-34 year olds). This is according to the latest study from the CV-Library, which sought to explore exactly why candidates ditch interviews at the last minute. The research surveyed 1,200 professionals
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Why a third of UK employees keep mental illness a secret at work

Recent research by AXA PPP healthcare finds that more than a third of employees living with a mental health condition (39 per cent) are not open about their mental illness at work, with more than a quarter (29 per cent) saying the reason is that they are too embarrassed to discuss it. Other reasons include fear of being judged
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Poor communication from delivery companies causes nearly a quarter of missed deliveries

Research commissioned by Engage Hub, the data-driven customer engagement solutions company, reveals that a lack of communication from delivery companies is the main reason UK consumers miss scheduled deliveries, with nearly one in four British consumers (23 per cent) saying poor communication has caused them to miss a delivery in the past 12 months. Other reasons
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