Small businesses are beginning the new year with increased pessimism as surging operating costs, weak domestic growth and flagging consumer demand hamper profits and confidence, according to the latest Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Small Business Index (SBI). The SBI stands at -2.5 in Q4 20171 marking a fourth consecutive quarterly drop in the Index
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SME bosses optimistic about funding options in 2018
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The latest Aldermore Future Attitudes report reveals that three quarters (75 per cent) of SMEs, representing 4.13million* small and medium sized businesses across the UK, are confident that they will be able to access the funding options they need to grow their business over the next twelve months, compared to only 63 per cent in
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Considering a career change in 2018? Here’s what you need to know!
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We spend too much of our lives at work not to love what we do, but sadly, 75.7 per cent of UK professionals would start an entirely new career if they were given the chance, suggesting they aren’t happy with their chosen path. That’s according to CV-Library, which also finds four in ten workers (39.9
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Majority of UK employees looking for a new job
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A recent National Employee research survey, commissioned by The Employee Awards, reveals 52 per cent of employees across both private and public sectors, will be searching for a new job in 2018. So what has brought about this level of job disenchantment amongst UK employees? There appear to be several key factors at play in
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Currency risk biggest headache for SMEs after Brexit
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More than two-thirds of UK SMEs trading in foreign currencies say that they have been financially disadvantaged due to currency volatility sparked by the EU referendum, according to a new study by leading SME partner, Bibby Financial Services (BFS). Findings of the ‘SMEs and International Trade’ report reveal that 67 per cent of businesses with
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UK SMEs most likely to blow whistle on bad business practice
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New data from BSA | The Software Alliance reveals UK employees in small businesses are more likely than other European workers to shop their boss for illegal or unethical practices. The research shows that 82 per cent of UK employees have reported something in the past, or would be willing to do so; almost ten
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One in four professionals dread the work Christmas party
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The festive season is upon us, and that can only mean one thing – the work Christmas party! Yet a new study from CV-Library reveals that more than one in four (27.3 per cent) professionals admit to dreading the office party. This figure increased to almost a third (31.4 per cent) amongst those aged 45-54.
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How do your customers feel about data sharing?
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The UK population can be grouped into four distinct categories when it comes to their attitudes towards to sharing their data with organisations. Experian’s comprehensive new study has identified four distinct groups of people; ‘the unaware’, ‘the acceptor’, ‘the cautious’ and ‘the incognito’ – demonstrating that there are varying levels of trust and engagement with
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Two thirds of employers say job hopping is actually good for your career
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It was once widely accepted that the career path you chose after school or university would be maintained/consistent until retirement. However, in today’s more fluid and fast-paced job market, is having a ‘career for life’ becoming an outdated concept? Leading e-learning organisation Edology, surveyed 1000 employers to see if attitudes have shifted around job hopping.
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Focus on Gen Z damaging employee engagement and performance
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Businesses in the UK are putting their performance and profitability at risk by focusing too heavily on bringing younger people into their workforce. A new report out today shows that efforts to attract Gen Z workers have left other sections of the workforce, particularly older workers over the age of 50, feeling alienated and overlooked.
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