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Mind the ‘Specialist Skills’ Gap The Open University’s Business Barometer report reveals a lack of en-try level and specialist talent

Mind the ‘Specialist Skills’ Gap The Open University’s Business Barometer report reveals a lack of en-try level and specialist talent

The Open University and the Institute of Directors’ report finds that 62 per cent of organisation leaders are struggling with recruit..

Business

Oct 14, 2021 · 3 min read

A ticking time bomb for businesses: 1 in 2 employees would like to have taken time off for their mental health during the pandemic but didn’t

A ticking time bomb for businesses: 1 in 2 employees would like to have taken time off for their mental health during the pandemic but didn’t

Research reveals a chasm between employers and employees when it comes to mental health support in the workplace 55% of employees wou..

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Oct 14, 2021 · 3 min read

Britain’s binge on cheap food is over, biggest chicken producer says

Britain’s binge on cheap food is over, biggest chicken producer says

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s 20-year binge on cheap food is coming to an end as food price inflation could hit double digi..

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Oct 14, 2021 · 1 min read

From beef bowls to coffee, cost surge squeezes Japan’s salaryman staples

From beef bowls to coffee, cost surge squeezes Japan’s salaryman staples

By Daniel Leussink and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – In 50 years running a cafe in Tokyo, Shizuo Mori can’t remember a ti..

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Oct 14, 2021 · 4 min read

Digital ad demand helps Publicis hike 2021 growth outlook

Digital ad demand helps Publicis hike 2021 growth outlook

By Milla Nissi (Reuters) – French advertising group Publicis raised its outlook for 2021 on Thursday as a global shift towards d..

Business

Oct 14, 2021 · 2 min read

Financial solutions for Startups

Financial solutions for Startups

By: Fraser Wilson, Marketing Director, AnswerConnect Fraser Wilson has accrued over 10 years’ experience working within s..

Finance

Oct 13, 2021 · 5 min read

Managers and employees argue more over fair wages when economic conditions are uncertain

Managers and employees argue more over fair wages when economic conditions are uncertain

Workplace disagreements between managers and employees over the fair pay of staff wages drastically increase when wider economic condi..

News

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 min read

Spreadsheets Aren’t Databases – Is It Time To Change?

Spreadsheets Aren’t Databases – Is It Time To Change?

Ensuring your data is good quality, consistent and reliable is important to be able to understand and report on your energy data. Choo..

Business

Oct 13, 2021 · 6 min read

Why you might be more likely to turn up to a protest if others do

Why you might be more likely to turn up to a protest if others do

The expected number of participants at a rally is the deciding factor in people’s willingness to participate in a protest, concludes n..

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Oct 13, 2021 · 2 min read

Levelling up the UK will take years, be costly and likely cause job losses if not carefully prepared and managed, says expert

Levelling up the UK will take years, be costly and likely cause job losses if not carefully prepared and managed, says expert

The government’s move towards an economy with high-skill, high-wage and high productivity will likely cause economic disruptions and j..

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Oct 13, 2021 · 4 min read