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A graduate ‘must have’: The work experience problem

Almost 80 per cent of graduate recruiters consider work experience one of the most important factors on a graduate CV, ahead of degree level, the relevancy of the course, or the standard of university, according to new research. The study by Pareto states 77 per cent of graduate recruiters place work experience as one of the
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UK SMEs still undecided about Chancellor Philip Hammond

UK’s SMEs reveal a noticeable lack of trust and familiarity with Chancellor Philip Hammond, according to new research. The poll of 505 senior decision makers in SMEs across the UK ,undertaken by strategic consultancy Lansons, reveals that whilst 27 per cent say they trust Philip Hammond to handle the economy, a fifth (20 per cent)
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Consumers demand clarity and education on personal data usage

Consumers are being kept in the dark and are demanding more be done to educate the public on how their personal data is being used and shared online, according to a new OnePoll survey commissioned by IEEE. Online companies have long seen the value in personal data and have sought to extract insights to improve
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Number of women in construction could be lower than expected

The number of women in construction roles is less than many analysts predicted, according to a survey carried out by specialist construction recruitment firm, One Way. In a survey of professionals from across the industry, the firm finds that 65 per cent of respondents work in a company where less than five per cent of the
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English small businesses are unprepared for water deregulation

Most businesses in England are unaware of and unprepared for the upcoming water deregulation in April 2017, according to new research from Utilitywise, an independent utility management consultancy. The survey highlights a lack of knowledge about water deregulation with only one in four businesses feeling ‘informed’ about how upcoming water legislation will affect their business.
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Quarter of British businesses have no protection against a potential cyber attack

British businesses have left themselves open to the clear and present danger of a cyber attack, according to a new report. The independent research carried out by Advanced, a software and services provider, also reveals that nearly half (46 percent) claim that data security is not a deciding factor in adopting digital technology. This is despite
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UK SMEs back soft Brexit if Article 50 is triggered

The UK’s SME leaders are in favour of a soft Brexit, and appear to have little confidence in the government’s ability to protect their businesses from the impact of triggering Article 50, new research by CitySprint reveals. Of SMEs surveyed, half (50 per cent) state that they would like the government to pursue a soft
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14 million Brits set to spend £1.96 billion during Cyber Weekend

Brits will be spending an impressive £1.96 billion over Cyber Weekend this year, up 19 per cent on last year and equating to a massive £2,313,760 per minute, according to new research from VoucherCodes.co.uk. Falling on Friday 25th November, Black Friday kicks off a four-day sales weekend for 14 million shoppers in Britain – with UK
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Autumn statement a chance to build small business confidence

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Mark Sismey-Durrant, chief executive officer at Hampshire Trust Bank, urges the government to lower corporation tax, redirect support to smaller house builders and invest in infrastructure to boost small business confidence. The Autumn Statement is based on the latest forecasts from the office for budget responsibility for the economy
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UK university to help chronic pain sufferers back to work

Researchers from the University of Warwick’s Medical School are leading a study to explore ways of helping people with chronic pain back to work. Working with employers, they are designing a package of care and support for people who are out of work because of chronic pain. They aim to overcome the obstacles to getting back
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