A couple have shared their experience of navigating menopause in a book thought to be the only one in the UK which shares their joint experience of this important period in a woman’s life. Kate Usher, who owns and runs Menopause in Business to help organisations become more menopause-inclusive, has worked with her husband Neil to share their joint experience of menopause. Kate was one of 25 per cent of women who suffer extreme and debilitating symptoms caused by this period of life. “A Couple’s Guide to Menopause – navigating the change together” was published on Friday August 2 by…
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Last month’s global IT outage, which affected 8.5 million Windows PCs, once again highlights the vulnerabilities in the computer systems of some of our largest companies and organisations. The failure, triggered by an update of CrowdStrike cybersecurity software, disrupted services and sectors including airlines, online transactions, cash machines, card payments for retailers like Morrisons and many high street banks. Even NHS GP and cancer-treatment appointments were cancelled. The CrowdStrike crisis is not an isolated incident. Major tech outages have recently impacted customers and operations at McDonald’s, Greggs, Deliveroo, Tesco and Barclays. A new Roq survey (attached) has found that a…
ShipEngine, a leading shipping API, today announces that it has partnered with innovative location technology what3words, enabling seamless deliveries and strengthening the online customer experience. From today, what3words has been added to ShipEngine’s robust API, making it available to retailers, platforms and 3PLs across the UK. what3words provides a simple way to communicate precise location. Every 3 metre square in the world has been given a unique address made of 3 random words: a what3words address. For example, the what3words address for what3words’ London headquarters is ///filled.count.soap. what3words makes it simple for customers to pinpoint a precise delivery location and for delivery drivers…
FinTech Scotland proudly announces the launch of the 7th Annual FinTech Scotland Festival, running from September 25th to October 4th, 2024. This year’s festival promises to bring together the dynamic and collaborative Scottish fintech community, showcasing its remarkable growth, innovation, and energy. Attendees will engage in critical discussions on topics shaping the global fintech landscape. Building on the success of previous years, Scotland will welcome over 2,000 fintech professionals and enthusiasts from Scotland, the UK, and around the world. The programme kicks off with the Fintech Summit at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on September 25th, organised by leading tech publisher…
Business owners are being told of ways to keep remote workers engaged, among rising concerns phones are limiting productivity. Business specialists at TelephoneSystems.Cloud are advising managers and business owners to limit distractions among employees. This comes after it is revealed employees spend an average of two hours per day on their phones for non-work activity. Research also found 80% of employees admit to using their smartphones for personal activities at work. Balancing employees’ work and phone use is essential to managing a productive workload, according to the business specialists. A few daily phone check-ins can slowly turn into remote workers avoiding their work commitments and…
To start your own business you need several important things – an idea, a lot of determination and the funds available to get the ball rolling. But how much does it cost to start a business? From company formation prices and legal requirements, to payroll and insurance, recognising the costs of starting a business can make sure your idea is viable. Start Up A-Z, the only free company formations agent in the UK, has created a guide for new entrepreneurs to help them understand what costs they should be aware of when starting a business. What are the typical UK business…
A perfect storm is brewing in the cybersecurity sector where an increase in cyber threats is compounded by a major skills shortage and lack of women representation. Cyberattacks can shut down infrastructure, close businesses, drain bank accounts, and more. Protecting systems and data from sophisticated hackers has never been so important, and the value of the global cybersecurity market is predicted to reach an eye-popping £340 billion in 2030. Despite the industry’s apparent wealth, a worrying dearth of cybersecurity professionals, especially women, currently exists. A mere 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce are women. From recruitment challenges to the gender pay gap, cybersecurity services…
UK Finance has launched a new site including a step-by-step digital guide and FAQ to support charities and other voluntary organisations open and manage bank accounts. The new site also includes a free Account Finder tool, to help organisations in the voluntary sector find the best account for their needs. The launch of the site is the final step of a project run by UK Finance to deepen understanding of the specific issues felt by charity bank account customers. UK Finance has worked with charitable organisations, members and regulators to develop the digital guide to help improve how community accounts…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the traditional linear career path is becoming increasingly a thing of the past. Instead, portfolio careers, characterised by a diverse range of roles, projects and income streams, is gaining increasing momentum, especially among women. Susannah Schofield, OBE, Director General of the Direct Selling Association, has been a champion for women and young people in business for many years [Susannah was awarded an OBE for her work in this area in the 2015 Queen’s Honours List] and has witnessed first-hand the transformative impact of portfolio careers on women’s lives, including her own. As we continue…
New research has found that 17 per cent of under 45-year-olds have been persuaded to spend more than they’d originally planned to by digital displays in stores. The survey, commissioned by Saturn Visual Solutions and carried out by OnePoll, asked 2,000 UK-based, adult full-time and part-time workers how they felt about modern stores that have interactive displays and screens showing product information and videos. Nearly a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds (24%) admitted that they’d been persuaded to spend more than they’d originally planned to whilst in a store with digital displays. The figure went down to 19 per cent with 25…