Trinity Mirror defends buyback amid pension shortfall criticism January 2, 2017 Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror has defended a £10m share buyback amid criticism over its £426m pension shortfall. Frank Field, chair of the influential work and pensions select committee, has called on the Pensions Regulator to block the buyback, while the move has also been criticised by former Tory pensions minister Baroness Altmann. Read more: New [...]
Augmented reality architect or digital banker? 13 millennial careers of the future January 2, 2017 It's not just the suit, nine-to-five and office cubicle which are increasingly becoming things of the past – jobs are likely to take a serious technological twist over the next decade, according to millennials. Becoming a designer of 3D printed objects or augmented reality experiences like Pokemon Go will be career options of the future, according to [...]
The 10 best places in the world to move for career satisfaction January 2, 2017 If you're planning on a drastic shake up of your life in 2017 by moving abroad, it might be time to consider Switzerland – and not just for the choice of cheese and chocolates. The country has been named the best location to be an expat according to research by HSBC which draws on a survey [...]
Have a more productive 2017 with these seven apps December 30, 2016 The end of the year is nearing and the internet is rife with resolutions. But having a better year in 2017 could be as easy as downloading a few apps. Take back control from your technology next year with these seven apps for productivity. Take your to do list to the next level Any.do syncs up [...]
Nail your next presentation: Five tips to make your public speaking more impactful December 30, 2016 Whether it's a pitch to potential investors, a motivational speech for your employees or a business plan presentation, public speaking gives you the opportunity to build your reputation and leave a lasting impression. Avoid becoming forgettable (or worse) with these five tips. Lead with stories, follow with stats As much as we might try to make statistics sexy, emotions are more [...]
Five signs you are a hated boss – and how to fix them December 30, 2016 There isn't one managerial style that works for everyone and all types of businesses. But a good boss can be seen in how they make their employees feel and how successfully said employees are doing their jobs. At the same time, many people simply put up with bad bosses, so you may not actually know just how bad [...]
Happy New Year: We’re about to spend 9.5m hours filling in self-assessment tax returns December 30, 2016 Mark your calendars: it's just over one month until the deadline to submit your self-assessment tax return on the 31 January, and new research suggests nearly 2m taxpayers will spend the better part of a working day completing their annual submission. It took 45 per cent of sole traders five hours or more to file their tax return, [...]
Here are six things you can do to polish your CV ahead of the New Year job application rush December 29, 2016 It happens every January: a slew of people kicking off the New Year by deciding they'd like a new job. Cue the annual job hunt dash and CV scramble. If you're reorganising your life (not forgetting your inbox) in the run-up to the New Year, use this time to get ahead with your primary job hunting [...]
Investment trust winners of 2016 December 29, 2016 | City Talk Investment trusts focused on Asia are on course to deliver some of the best returns in 2016, according to data for trust sectors. Investment trusts are an alternative to more commonly held open-ended funds or unit trusts, offering some advantages. This is explained here: investment trust v open-ended funds Here, we look at the performance [...]
Revealed: How middle-aged Londoners’ lifestyle is taking its toll on their health December 28, 2016 The capital's 40-to-60 year-olds have been given a stark warning that their lifestyles are having a potentially devastating effect on their health. Public Health England urged Londoners to "take a moment to consider their health" as it emerged 83 per cent of middle-aged Londoners either weigh too much, drink too much or don't exercise enough. According to [...]
