The statistics for starting a successful business in the UK are grim. There’s no other way to put it. About 600,000 new companies are founded in the UK each year. Most fail. In fact, the majority never celebrate their third birthdays. The media is good at reminding founders of this. Headlines announcing a dearth of […]
Due to the huge advances in the screening and treatment of cancer, the number of people diagnosed with cancer is increasing, with almost 60% of people living for 10 years or more. Cancer has become reclassified as a chronic condition. By 2030, 6% of the population will be living with cancer and this poses important […]
It is not just the number of working hours and the scale of the problems that is exhausting leaders and upending any sense of work/life balance. It is the volume of change and uncertainty that they are processing. The human brain isn’t a great fan of uncertainty. If we aren’t sure what’s around the corner […]
Marian Evans, Business & Career Coach and Founder of Elevate BC, shares her essential tips for successful women. It’s no secret that getting ahead takes effort and focus. To an extent, success is proportionate to your contribution, as when we put a lot of energy into anything, something must give. Even for those with incredible […]
Last week, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) agreed to sign the Menopause Workplace Pledge, which aims to correct the lack of awareness and support for women and non-binary people in the workplace who are experiencing menopause. While women make up around half of the UK workplace, approximately 900,000 have left their jobs due to […]
As the saying goes, it’s lonely at the top. CEOs and founders often experience loneliness, marking it down as an occupational hazard, and it can, unfortunately, lead to a dark recurring cycle of mental health problems. In fact, entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to have poor mental health than the general population, according to the […]
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the idea that there is no one “right” way of thinking, and positively promotes the differences in the way people learn, behave and interact with the world. Well-known neurodiverse conditions include autism, ADHD and dyslexia, but there are many more that employers should be aware of. There are […]
Danni Rush, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Incentives and Virgin Experience Days and Virgin Experience Gifts, explains how leaders can keep their team’s morale up throughout the summer. As the days get longer, the mornings get lighter and the evenings warmer, it’s now safe to say summer is on the horizon. The last two summers […]
Many of us spend a significant amount of time at work. For some people, it’s where they can work on their personal growth and development, which then leads to a self-esteem boost. However, not everyone has the same positive experience. People with disabilities can sometimes find that the traditional rigid work environment is incompatible with […]
According to recruitment firm Hays, over half of employees (53%) would consider moving to a different company if a four-day working week was being offered. Hays said the study of over 9,600 employees also revealed that two in five believe a four-day working week will become a reality over the next few years. Most people […]
Cannabinoids are known to have therapeutic potential, but they are unable to reach it in the absence of viable delivery technology, a scientific research-based approach to drug development and a committed team that is patient enough to take a long-term view. Sohail’s diversified background in engineering, international operations and business strategy has allowed him to […]
Danni Rush, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Incentives and Virgin Experience Days and Virgin Experience Gifts, shares her advice on how employees can tackle work-related stress. The last couple of years have been testing. It’s no surprise that 42% of UK employees are on the brink of burnout, with 68% citing work as the main […]
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