Category: Work
Tech skills training failing women in AI age, report claims
Women are 40% more likely to have their work replaced by automation than men 80% of women in tech say they are not getting the career development they want A new report by social enterprise Code First Girls and Tech Talent Charter says the current approach to technology skills is ‘not fit for purpose’, leaving…
Top 5 lessons that elite sport teaches business about performance errors
Author Karen Meager offers five tips that can be used to teach leaders about improving sustainable well-being and performance... As organisational psychologists, we are interested in behaviours that can be successfully adapted and adopted for the world of work. In researching elite sports for our new book, ‘Rest, Practise, Perform’ we observed approaches that can…
WFH: 7 things you need know when setting up home office in bedroom
Are you finding it challenging to create an ideal workspace within the confines of your bedroom? Setting up a home office in the room where you sleep demands thoughtful consideration to blend functionality with comfort seamlessly. However, with the right approach you can create a productive workspace that enhances your efficiency while maintaining the…
How to Save Money On Your Office Rent and Bills in the UK
In recent years, UK businesses have faced rising costs, making the need to save on office rent and bills more crucial than ever. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, implementing cost-saving strategies can significantly impact your bottom line. Here are several approaches to help you save money on office rent and bills…
5 tips to avoid job scams, how to craft your online resume
Almost 300,000 job scams, resulting in steep losses totalling $737 million, were reported in the United States over the last five years - with 2023 witnessing a record high ($277 million lost to fake job offers). On average, victims stand to lose around $12,000 - nearly double compared to 2019. In response to this alarming surge,…
40% of female entrepreneurs report gender-based discrimination
A new survey by social enterprise Code First Girls has found that 40% of female entrepreneurs have faced gender-based discrimination whilst in a leadership role. 61% also agreed that, in terms of the challenges faced by women when breaking into senior roles, stereotypes still exist - with leadership continuing to favour men. Additionally, when asked about barriers to…
5 ways to help recession-proof your business
Recessions aren’t good news for anybody, but there are some things you can do to help make sure your business is in the strongest position for when one comes along... Earlier this month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed that the UK had entered a recession - the country's first recession since 2020. A…
Top 5 tips to get your side hustle off the ground
Want to sell clothes online? Then, read on to discover how to turn your 'side hustle' into a thriving business Google searches for “starting a business” have increased by 63% in the last month, as aspiring entrepreneurs seek advice for building a company. A lot of businesses start as a side…
10 mistakes that can kill your podcast
Michael Olatunji, co-founder of podcast and video production studio Outset Studio, identifies 10 mistakes that can kill your podcast... Over 21 million people in the UK listen to podcasts on a regular basis. They range from celebrity gossip to niche discussions on the mining industry. Creating a podcast is also a fantastic way of promoting…
No Business Is An Island – Here’s Why
It’s effortless to think that any “self-made” successful person is the one responsible for everything that happened to them. Of course, this isn’t that silly a notion, such a person would have been a variety of systems in motion, applied insight, dared to move forward, and made it through the tough times. That being said,…
