Diversity and inclusion are often mentioned at the same time and can be thought of as interconnected, but they are different and both equally vital to a thriving workplace culture. Hiring a diverse workforce doesn’t guarantee that every employee has the same experience or opportunities in the workplace.
19.07.2022
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the world adapted to social distancing measures and lockdowns, we saw a worldwide shift towards digitalisation. Businesses rapidly learned that if they wanted to stay afloat, they would need new digital strategies to connect with consumers.
18.07.2022
For centuries, shareholder value has been the most important goal for most companies. While it remains a critical component, many companies have now moved away from a total ‘shareholder value above all else’ approach.
18.07.2022
More than 420,000 young people in England are being treated for mental health problems every month, illustrating the stark reality of the unprecedented crisis professionals have been warning about.
16.07.2022
As a cofounder of a business communication system, I know a fair bit about turning an idea into a profitable business. As daunting and overwhelming as it can be, seeing your business flourish as an entrepreneur is truly a dream come true.
15.07.2022
Even with years of professional experience, your first job in a startup setting can be stressful and disorienting. Having guided numerous career starters in early- and growth-stage companies, Christine Harris and Sven Jungmann share six observations that can help any first-time startup employee find their way to success.
14.07.2022
Specific jargon, complex technologies, high economic barriers to entry… The metaverse is indeed far from being the most welcoming environment for newcomers. As the potential of the metaverse grows, so does the concern of an even bigger digital divide for those without the means and the skills to access it.
14.07.2022
The rise of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. This is hardly surprising, considering the general ascent of technology over the years, and a growing mistrust of centralised, state-influenced currencies and banks that many consumers and traders have developed since the 2009 financial crash.
13.07.2022
In the past decade, electric vehicles have gone from feeling like a distant concept to topping the UK vehicle sales charts. A potent combination of progressive and proactive attitudes towards climate action and improving air quality, and then the impending 2030 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, means that addressing the pitfalls of our current EV infrastructure has never been more pressing.
13.07.2022
A first-of-its-kind museum has been opened in Seattle allowing visitors to be able to physically view digital art minted in NFTs on large display screens.
09.07.2022
Access to funding remains a gateway to success for many businesses. However today, in 2022, we are still seeing a severe lack of investment into minority owned businesses, despite the potential of these companies and the contributions they can make to the economy.
08.07.2022
As we emerge from the pandemic, employers are struggling to demonstrate the benefits of returning to the workplace. Recent research found that a third of business leaders are meeting resistance from employees around returning to the office, even on a part-time basis. More than half of workers say they’d prefer to work remotely at least three days a week, with many actually willing to leave to find more flexibility.
07.07.2022
Back in 2017, the future of the fintech sector and its potential felt truly limitless. Bold claims were bandied about including the theory that the movement would soon supersede the traditional banking sector in terms of popularity. Nowadays, things don’t look as cut and dry. Personally, I’m still a supporter of the fintech sector and feel that there is still vast potential for it to create real change for businesses and consumers, but I’ll also admit that a lot of those early proclamations have now been shown to be quite wide of the mark.
06.07.2022
Last year, investors poured $10B into European startups working to tackle the climate crisis. As interest in these investments has grown, many new investors have created dedicated climate ‘vertical’ funds.
04.07.2022