Monthly Archives: November 2017

Why workers are reluctant to express themselves at work

While a staggering 90.2 per cent of Brits think that people should be able to express themselves at work, many are wary about how this could impact their career. In fact, 64.8 per cent of workers think that it’s more acceptable for senior members of staff to be their authentic self at work. That’s according
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Are SMEs losing out on personalisation through e-commerce?

Business-to-business (B2B) customer expectations have long mirrored the business-to-consumer (B2C) customer journey, with SMEs traditionally looked to for the most personalised of B2B shopper experiences. With the rise of e-commerce however, personalisation has become increasingly synonymous with a great online experience and one most successfully offered by larger, B2C organisations. Now is the time for
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Employers holding back on gender pay gap reporting

Employers look set to leave publication of their gender pay gap reports until the very last minute rather than stand out by publishing data ahead of their competitors, XpertHR research suggests. Organisations with 250 or more employees have to publish their gender pay and bonus gaps by April 2018 in order to comply with Regulations
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Five ways to save money when travelling for business

With travel for business now common across many industries it is more important than ever before for businesses to be as economical as possible. Travelling costs, accommodation and expenses soon eat into your budget, making overseas trips a potentially costly affair, but one place you can save is with your travel money. International Currency Exchange
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Brave New World: Preparing for international trade after Brexit

With Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union on the horizon, small businesses are at a critical juncture when it comes to international trade. Since the EU referendum, the weaker pound has made UK products more affordable for overseas buyers, boosting international demand and encouraging many small businesses to increase their exports. Yet given the uncertainty
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