Stop skipping after-work drinks: Scientists say getting along with your colleagues is good for your health October 7, 2016 Time to stop skipping that post-work pub trip on “health” grounds: a huge new study has shown getting along with colleagues makes us feel better and prevents burnout. Psychologists found workers strongly identifying with their workmates had a positive impact on mental health and performance. The study found the same health benefit when employees strongly [...]
The majority of people in these five British regions have less than £100 in savings October 7, 2016 There's been much talk of a debt-fuelled recovery in recent years – but now worrying research suggests people in five parts of the country are taking that to heart. Research by the Money Advice Service (Mas) suggests 44 per cent of people in the UK are "non-savers", with less than £100 in the bank. That means [...]
Rugby lessons for succession planning October 7, 2016 Business, like rugby, is a team game that keeps evolving. When Clive Woodward won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, rugby was a kicking game. Now it is a power game and it has taken a new style of leader in Eddie Jones to make England competitive again. To win on the global stage demands [...]
Alternative mortgage lender LendInvest posts a 133 per cent rise in revenue as profit flattens out October 7, 2016 Alternative mortgage company LendInvest has posted a 133 per cent increase in gross revenues for the year to 31 March 2016. Revenue leapt to £32m, up from £14m in the year before. Profits for the lender – which is targeting the funding gap left by the retreat of high street banks from the sector – remained flat however, coming in at £3.4m, up [...]
People living in this place are the happiest workers in the UK October 6, 2016 Looking for the best work-life balance? Then head to Brighton. Residents of the coastal town are more fulfilled at work than any other place in the country, with almost half saying they are satisfied with their job. Glasgow and Leeds were close behind, with 45 per cent saying they are content, according to a survey of [...]
SME finance: Which is best and how can you ensure success? October 6, 2016 British small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) may be ambitious, but without financing, ambition is nothing more than a pipe dream. Whether it’s new equipment, a cash injection for a project, or simply extra working capital, businesses need money to ensure they can continue to grow. Clearly, there are different types of finance for different [...]
Studying for your MBA in the USA October 6, 2016 For those considering an MBA course, it may seem natural to stay in your country of origin – but for those with a globalist outlook, a love of travel, or a simple desire to get away from the City, there’s no better place to study than the birthplace of the MBA: the USA. Studying for an [...]
If you’re an equity crowdfunding investor, think about the following before committing October 6, 2016 Thankfully, investing in early-stage equity goes far beyond the much publicised fan-led campaigns, where for as little as £10 you get a stake in your favourite local restaurant. It now includes fundraises for some of the UK’s most promising tech startups. I am thrilled to see that private investors can now back entrepreneurs to help [...]
Only 39 per cent of London workers feel fulfilled. Here’s how you can find job satisfaction in another city October 6, 2016 How much do you really enjoy your job? Not just tolerate it, but feel genuinely happy and fulfilled in your career? If the answer is not much, perhaps it’s time to relocate. LinkedIn’s Work Satisfaction Survey, released today, finds that only 39 per cent of Londoners are fulfilled at work, with the capital ranking joint [...]
London’s tech firms are still dragging their feet on diversity October 6, 2016 London’s tech firms have work to do on improve diversity within their companies, but nearly half (46 per cent) don’t feel a diverse workforce improves a company’s growth. Of the 40,000 London tech companies, nearly 1,000 have entirely male staff, according to a new report from Tech London Advocates, a network of over 3,600 tech experts in [...]
