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Uniting the suits and the beards: Co-working’s rise July 4, 2016 Co-working the latest trend in ultra-hip working practices, has now hit the mainstream. The word conjures up images of bearded, flannel-shirted hipsters working on iMacs in Scandinavian inspired “spaces”. Yet more and more corporates are now adopting it, with the likes of Microsoft, Philips and several mainstream retail and investment banks creating specialised working environments. [...]
Hiring fell flat in the face of referendum uncertainty July 4, 2016 Firms appear to have pressed pause on their hiring intentions in the run-up to last month's EU membership vote, figures out today suggest. The research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (Apsco), which represents staffing firms focused on hiring professionals, found that the number of permanent vacancies did not grow during May 2016. However, those looking for a [...]
Retail investors snap up shares in bumper week for trading platforms amid Brexit volatility July 1, 2016 Last week's referendum sparked waves of volatility on the financial markets, triggering interventions from the Bank of England and causing trading to be suspended on a handful of the UK's biggest companies. Banking shares were butchered. Housebuilders were demolished. But, the FTSE 100 now stands at a 10-month high after it became clear some of the big [...]
Why business should embrace this summer of sport July 1, 2016 With the average worker spending at least 90,000 hours – over one third of all their time awake – in the workplace, it should come as no surprise that the quality of the working environment can have a serious impact on employee happiness, wellbeing and loyalty. According to government guidelines, the creation of a positive [...]
London tech heavyweights call for European talent to remain in the capital following Brexit vote June 30, 2016 The London tech community has called for non-UK Europeans working in the sector to stay following the country’s vote to quit the European Union. Russ Shaw, founder of lobby group Tech London Advocates (TLA), has gathered around 150 signatures, including the Mayor of London and the likes of entrepreneur and angel investor Sherry Coutu and co-chief executive of digital literacy [...]
At the close: Just as things settle down Carney makes sure everyone’s still on their toes June 30, 2016 Just as the political situation had stolen the limelight from the markets in the aftermath of the UK's vote for Brexit, Mark Carney grabs it back. Carney, the governor of the Bank of England (BoE), told markets earlier this afternoon to expect a cut in interest rates as he warned the economy was in for a period of [...]
Before the bell: What you need to know before the US market open June 30, 2016 The Fed's stress tests were failed by two European banks further buffeting stocks hit by the Brexit vote, while Wall Street lenders have announced share-buyback plans. Here's what you need to know before the US market open at 2:30pm London time. Futures are pointing down ahead of the open, with the S&P off by 0.16 per [...]
How envy can destroy your career June 30, 2016 The contemporary view of envy is that it is little more than a superficial social vice. But such a trivialised view is not shared by those who have experienced envy in the workplace. There, it is far more than just a desire for another’s material possessions or job. It is the heavily disguised resentment another [...]
The risks and rewards of SME investing: Not all small business investments are made equal June 30, 2016 The emergence of crowdfunding has made SME investing – once a relatively hard-to-access asset class – now open to everyone. This is great news for small and mid-sized businesses and for investors alike. After all, small businesses are a key driver of economic growth, and the returns potential can be substantial. However, as with any [...]
New chair of UK pensions lifeboat set to be named amid BHS and Tata crises June 29, 2016 A new chairman is set to be named for the UK’s Pension Protection Fund (PPF) on Thursday. The Department for Work and Pensions is believed to have picked one of its existing board members to replace Lady Judge, who is stepping down after six years. Read more: Now the PPF warns possible amends to steel pensions could [...]
