Feeling awkward? Here are 19 icebreakers to make a success of any networking event August 11, 2016 If your go-to conversation topics revolve around work and weather, then you probably don't enjoy going to networking events. But talking to new people doesn't have to be such a drag. There are ways to get the conversation going without resorting to irritating clichés. Check out these 19 icebreakers that will help ease you into [...]
These are the world’s most and least dangerous jobs (there’s a good chance your career is pretty safe) August 11, 2016 City A.M. has no doubt its readers are a thrill-seeking, adventurous bunch. At work, it seems they're rather more cautious – because it turns out financial sector roles are among the least dangerous jobs out there. According to research by US jobs site CareerCast.com, accountant/auditor is the world's safest job – although with an average salary [...]
Employee benefits: Does the boss really know best? August 11, 2016 The business and economic landscape is in flux, and is likely to remain so for some time. With this uncertainty, there’s a danger that employee morale, motivation and engagement will suffer – adding to the already substantial challenge of sustaining business growth. The type of employee benefits a company provides, and how they are offered, [...]
In hindsight, we don’t need no education: Almost three-quarters of millennials regret going to university August 10, 2016 Almost three quarters of millennials in London are relying on a one-off event to help them repay their student debt, new research from Aviva reveals. More than a third are hoping for a promotion, while 20 per cent are awaiting some form of family inheritance and another 20 per cent are hoping to win the [...]
London job market flounders in July, but hope on the horizon for red tape workers August 10, 2016 London's job slowed to a snail's pace in July, new figures out today show, but one particular set of skills may find itself in hot demand in the not too distant future. Morgan McKinley's London Employment Monitor for July found available jobs had decreased by 12 per cent month on month, while the number of professionals seeking [...]
What’s holding back The Leap 100? August 9, 2016 The Leap 100 are bullish about the future. “Nothing can stop us,” says one founder, echoing the optimism of fellow members. Nearly a quarter are targeting revenues of £100m and above in the next three years, with two thirds aiming to hit between £10m and £50m. An impressive 47 per cent say that they expect [...]
How Fever-Tree co-founder Tim Warrillow is shaking up the premium drinks industry August 9, 2016 You can’t walk down a London street these days without tripping over a flourishing market, street feast or pop-up bar. The stoics have lost; epicures, connoisseurs and bons vivants have won. We’re all hedonists now. This never-ending quest for the best was something Tim Warrillow and Charles Rolls identified when they started Fever-Tree in 2005. Tim had [...]
Intellectual property strategy should be at the heart of every startup’s plans right from the start August 9, 2016 Protecting intellectual property is probably not the first thing that springs to an entrepreneur’s mind during the heady days of founding their business. But it can’t be ignored. In fact, it should be taken seriously right from the start and integrated into the overall strategy of the business. The most common mistake founders make is [...]
11 business podcasts you need to listen to on your summer holiday August 9, 2016 Podcasts are becoming an increasingly popular medium – partly thanks to the success off the likes of Serial, but also because they're one of the easiest ways to take in information. Looking for something to listen to on the beach? Look no further… 1. TedTalks Business A classic but a goodie, Ted has built up [...]
Fancy life as a human body designer or rewilding strategist? These 10 creepy-sounding job titles will exist by 2025 August 9, 2016 Technology may have an ever-increasing effect on jobs, with everyone from accountants to, er, world record holders worrying about where their jobs are going. But it also means new job titles are springing up every day. New research conducted by Microsoft Surface and The Future Laboratory has predicted 10 new job titles expected to emerge in the [...]