Travel was once seen as mostly a luxury activity; an opportunity for lavish – and therefore occasional – spending and indulgence. But times have changed. Now, going overseas is seen as essential for our wellbeing, our personal growth, our relationships and even our future success. And our spending behaviour is shifting dramatically as a result. […]
Brits are reported to spend at least 21% of their waking hours at work across their lifespan. With so much time spent at work, it’s important to strike the best possible work-life balance. According to a recent survey conducted by Paymentsense, the majority of Brits think they have a good work-life balance, with 73% of […]
Do you hate the sweaty tube or being caught up in a traffic jam? Americans hold an annual National Bike to Work Day (18th May 2018) to encourage people to get active and help the environment by cycling to their places of work. We have listed below the benefits you reap when you consider cycling […]
Whether it’s photography, baking or accounting, starting a business always comes with a whole lot of stuff you likely know nothing about, and learning to find your way is quite the journey. Below CEO Today hears from Nakul Sharma, CEO and Founder of Hostmaker, who discusses the some of the early challenges involved in turning […]
The number of over-50s in work is rapidly increasing, so much so that this demographic is set to make up the majority of the UK’s self-employed workforce within the next seven years. The research from Hitachi Capital UK and CEBR (Centre for Economics and Business Research) found a rebalancing of the economy away from younger […]
We all look forward to the little luxuries in life, whether that’s enjoying a meal out, paying someone to clean your car or treating yourself to a manicure. However, these ‘little’ costs can soon add up and before long your monthly indulgences can cost you hours’ worth of your hard-earned cash. To highlight the value […]
Over 73% of business owners admit to having felt lonely whilst running their company, with a third saying that this is how they feel on a regular basis, according to new research launched by Ultimate Finance. With small businesses accounting for 99.3% of all private sector businesses, this research paints a worrying picture of widespread […]
A quarter (24%) of small business owners in the UK will miss Christmas celebrations this year, due to business and work load commitments. This is according to new research from Ultimate Finance which shines a spotlight on the personal strains that British SMEs are under. Nearly a quarter of UK small business owners have missed […]
New research by Benenden has revealed the extent to which mental health remains a taboo subject in the healthcare sector, with only 8% of employees admitting they would confide in their employer if they suffered with an illness. Although mental health policies are becoming more prevalent in the workplace – 62% of employees claimed to […]
Remember when work experience was the pinnacle of a career’s launch? Well they still are, but things have changed a little. Chris Jones, Chief Executive of the City & Guilds Group, talks to CEO Today about careers and the future of internships in the business world. It’s time to consign unpaid internships to history. That […]
If the power bolts, do you have a back-up generator? You likely don’t. So what happens when your employees can’t work? The computers, lights, printer, fridge… all out. Below Nicola Bannister of Flogas, discusses the risk and cost your business faces when it comes to a power cut, investigating the costs of a power cut […]
A survey of 400 talent leaders in seven European countries has highlighted 42% of talent leaders think the shortage of specific skills is the biggest challenge within their talent acquisition strategy, which is affecting productivity and profit. 29% of talent leaders believe that the retention of new starters is their biggest challenge impacting productivity. 27% […]
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