The post-digital generation are also known as Generation Z and were born between the mid-1990s and 2010. Growing up through a tough economic climate and a lack of stability, individuals from this time are driven by a determination to succeed. They aspire to become wealthy and produce stability not only for them, but for the
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Brexit will make the pursuit of productivity an imperative for Britain’s businesses
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It’s a conundrum that has long undermined Britain’s reputation as a creative and innovative economic force, puzzling policy-makers, economists, and business people alike. And with the uncertainties of Brexit curbing business’s appetite for investment and consumers’ desire to splash out, it’s set to become one of the central issues for surviving and thriving in the
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How a small business can retain its talent
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Retaining talent isn’t just about keeping key people, it’s avoiding the expense that comes with losing them. For small and medium-sized businesses, the impact of that cost can be hard to bear. Advertising and recruitment costs and, most importantly, the loss of productivity while a replacement is being found and brought up to speed can
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Can an office dog really boost productivity?
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Who can resist puppy dog eyes? According to recent statistics, not many of us. Around 44 per cent of the British population own a pet, with the majority opting for a dog. But what happens during the week when the treat bags and leads are replaced by laptops and briefcases? Unfortunately for our furry friends,
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Five reasons why millennials make great employees
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Millennials have had more than their fair share of bad press lately. Dubbed the ‘go nowhere’ generation, they’re often associated with a lazy, risk-averse attitude, but are they just misunderstood? With inspirational millennial entrepreneurs making headlines and many businesses investing in a millennial workforce, it would seem so. Nick Pollitt, managing director of office furniture
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Three reasons why working with family can make your job easier
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You’d be forgiven for assuming that spending every working day alongside your sibling, parent or significant other isn’t a good idea – Think of the squabbles! The constant pressure from a parent breathing down your neck. Sounds awful, right? Well, as it turns out, working with really isn’t as bad as you’d think. Mike Edwards,
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How employers should handle DBS data
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For most businesses, handling an employee’s confidential data can present a number of challenges. It is important to educate the team on the importance of handling data to ensure confidence to not have to face any of the legal implications of a data leak. Here, Michelle Mellor, managing director at Personnel Checks, gives her top
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Microbusiness staff are the most engaged, study finds
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The UK’s smallest businesses boast the most committed staff, according to new research from card machine provider Paymentsense. The study of 1,000 SME UK workers finds almost half (47 per cent) of respondents in firms of ten or less people often work unpaid overtime because they want the business to do well. This figure drops
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The anatomy of the perfect 21st century team
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If you’re a sports fan, you may remember the 1992 Men’s US Olympic Basketball team. Comprised of 12 NBA stars in the prime of their careers, the Dream Team easily dominated the Barcelona Olympics on their way to becoming what ESPN calls ‘The greatest team ever assembled in any sport’. It’s hard to believe that
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Are you guilty of any of the top ten most irritating colleague habits?
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Brits spend on average 1,740 hours in the office each year; that’s 76,360 hours across a lifetime! Therefore, it’s very important we get on well with our colleagues, whether it be civil or close natured; considering we spend more time with them than our friends and family. It is therefore only natural that they will
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