UK businesses were subjected to almost 43,000 cyber attacks each, on average, in the first quarter of 2017, with hackers doubling their efforts to take control of Internet of Things devices in the workplace, according to a report from Beaming, the business ISP. Most (92 per cent) of internet-borne cyber attacks on UK businesses targeted
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Monthly Archives: April 2017
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What SMEs can learn when comparing the military to civilian workplaces
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Small businesses are at the heart of the UK’s productivity, responsible for generating two thirds of all private sector jobs and around half of the country’s GDP. Continued growth, however, faces a risk of being overshadowed by the challenges employers are facing in recruiting highly-skilled employees, with concern rising year on year. While the government
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What employers need to know about changes to benefits in kind
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
As you will no doubt be aware, we recently saw the introduction of changes to benefits in kind provided through a salary sacrifice scheme. The changes, introduced into law as part of the Finance Bill 2017, came into force on April 6th and carry with them some big implications for employers across the UK. So what
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Stress busting tips for small business owners
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Running your own business can be an incredibly rewarding experience but it has its downsides too and not everyone is prepared for the inevitable stressful moments. According to a survey carried out by Haines Watts, 35 per cent of UK business owners completely lose motivation to run their business due to stress at least once
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Caffeine addiction: employee coffee trips costing British businesses
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
The average worker spends just over 22 minutes a week nipping out to coffee shops to satisfy their caffeine habit. That’s nearly 18 hours a year. With the average British pay packet now more than £500 a week, that means our caffeine fix is costing bosses £259 a year per employee. And with the UK’s
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Talent Is Overrated: Top 10 Habits Of Mentally Tough People
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5 Leadership Failures That Contributed to the United Fiasco
by Brian Fielkow • • 0 Comments
Every CEO is vulnerable to United-esque PR disaster when their organizations veer from their core values.