British entrepreneurs enjoyed a five-year high in opportunities ahead of the EU referendum November 14, 2016 Britain enjoyed a five-year high in opportunities for entrepreneurs leading up to the EU referendum in June, but that progress is at risk of being set back by current uncertainty. According to Barclays' Entrepreneurs Index, overall UK entrepreneurial performance is at an all-time high – up 10 per cent since 2011 and showing strong progress [...]
Cutting the cost of stressed employees November 11, 2016 Workplace absence caused by stress and mental health conditions continues to increase in the UK. Analysis from FirstCare reveals the number of days lost per employee to these issues has risen year-on-year since 2009. A recent survey from MetLife has lifted the lid on the extent of the problem in the City, revealing that 40 [...]
Edinburgh’s quality of life key to attracting talent from across the globe November 10, 2016 | City Talk They say home is where the heart is: where we feel comfortable, safe and free to explore our interests and dreams. Home can be four walls and a roof, a familiar serene landscape or a vibrant city. Home is good for the soul, but interestingly, recent research has also begun to explore the strong correlation [...]
City A.M. Unregulated podcast: Baroness Michelle Mone on mentoring, making money and her new venture November 10, 2016 This week the team is joined by the lingerie tycoon Baroness Michelle Mone, as she shares the story of her meteoric rise from Glasgow's East End to the House of Lords. After selling off 80 per cent of her Ultimo lingerie brand and rumours of retirement, Michelle shows no signs of slowing down, throwing herself into [...]
Businesses can benefit from the differing skills and traits of an intergenerational workforce November 10, 2016 For the first time ever there will soon be five generations in the workplace. As life spans and the retirement age rise, the challenges that this brings are potentially huge. Savvy employers are aware of, and dealing with, the potential problems, but also finding ways of bringing generations together for the benefit of their business. [...]
Do you have an analogue business in a digital age? November 10, 2016 UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are weathering the tempest that 2016 has blown their way, remaining ambitious, while providing a sturdy backbone for our economy during this period of uncertainty. It will surprise few that websites, social media and online marketplaces are a conduit to success, and a driving force behind increasing revenues in [...]
Q&A: Online routes for small businesses into high street retailers November 10, 2016 Britain's small businesses, however innovative, can find it difficult to get their products into shops, and an increasing number use online platforms that enable them to sell directly to customers. But there is a third way. Founded by Matthew Hopkins, who previously worked in licensed branding for the likes of Laura Ashley and Jamie Oliver, [...]
Be warned: Careless talk costs jobs November 9, 2016 Loose lips recently hit the headlines when England manager Sam Allardyce stepped down from his role by mutual agreement, following a sting operation by the Daily Telegraph which resulted in him being caught on camera offering questionable services in return for cash. While most of us are not quite interesting enough to be the subject of [...]
New targets to have women in 33 per cent of top exec jobs by 2020 unveiled November 8, 2016 New targets has been set for FTSE 100 companies to have at least 33 per cent of their executive pipeline positions filled by women for 2020. The government-commissioned Hampton-Alexander Review has been unveiled with statistics to be released tomorrow showing that 25 per cent of those currently sitting on FTSE 100 exec committees and their direct [...]
Supporting Britain’s scaleups must be a national priority post-Brexit November 8, 2016 If you're looking for examples of tomorrow’s titans, the high-growth superstars that will change our world, you can find an abundance in Britain today. In fact, 18 of Europe’s 47 unicorns – startup companies valued at over $1bn – are from Britain, the highest concentration on the continent. It’s a track record that has made the [...]