According to new research from ICONOMI, the crypto social investing platform, in the last two years, nearly one in 12 (8%) of UK adults – equating to 2.65 million people – has invested in cryptocurrency. When it comes to the driver or influencer behind making this leap, one in seven (15%) of us has been advised to do so by our children. In fact, ICONOMI’s data reveals that ‘kidfluencers’ have had more success at convincing their parents to invest in crypto than any of the other mainstream investment options available in today’s market. With the average crypto investment in the…
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As a business owner, you know that scaling your business is no easy feat. It takes hard work, dedication, and a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed. Statistics show that fewer than 4% of businesses scale beyond 10 employees and one of the most important things you can do to increase your chances of success is to understand the personality types of your team members; and yourself! In this article, Kevin Brent, Founder of BizSmart® and author of The Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System, provides insight into the different personality types and shares an excerpt from his book, to help…
Many employees lack the knowledge and skills to help prevent suicide in the workplace, revealed new research by MHFA England ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10 September. Over 1 in 20[1] people make a suicide attempt at some point in their lives. Data shows as many as 650 suicides in the UK each year could be work related – this is approximately 10% of all suicides.[2] MHFA England’s new research, among 2,000 people in work, found many don’t know what to do if they’re concerned a colleague is thinking of suicide. A third of people surveyed (33%) believe…
As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent skyrockets, five of the fastest growing AI roles to watch out for have been revealed. FDM Group, a global talent solutions provider, has named five roles and industries that are significantly harnessing AI potential in 2023. AI has experienced a rapid expansion in recent years and even more so in the last few months, reshaping industries and revolutionising how businesses operate. And with AI becoming increasingly prevalent, there is a soaring demand for skilled professionals who can harness its potential. With ample opportunities available, it’s the prime time for candidates to brush up…
Bidding wars and salary dissatisfaction are set to cause mayhem in the coming seasonal staffing drive, according to experts. September is traditionally a significant month of recruitment for UK employers as staff return from summer holidays – but this year is expected to see a turbulent mixture of bidding wars, as companies fight to retain talent, and dissatisfaction with pay hits a peak. According to recent reports*, 40 per cent of employers have had to resort to counteroffers to hold onto employees, and the majority reported having to use this more and more frequently. Whilst at the same time, more…
Author: Alan Ible, Managing Director, Digitel In today’s highly competitive business landscape where SMEs account for 99.9% of the UK business population, local small business owners face increased pressure to stand out and capture the attention of their target customers. Consumers are increasing their reliance on search engines to discover local products and services that fit their needs. Latest reports show that 78% of consumers are using the internet to find information about businesses in their area more than once a week. So, mastering local SEO has become essential for small businesses looking to gain a competitive edge. Nailing the…
Berkshire based Filestream is a provider of document management solutions to organisations of all sizes, ensuring enhanced efficiency, encrypted security and protection against hacking, ransomware and phishing attacks – on premise or Cloud. The need for this type of support has come to the fore in recent weeks following the news that several brands have suffered alleged data leaks including Tesla, Samsung, Toyota, Capita, Revolut and even the Irish police force. Yet these data leaks are simply those which make the news. The problem of cyber attack is monumental. According to the Independent there’s a hacker attack every 39 seconds. IBM…
Author: Elliot Fry, Managing Associate in the commercial team at Cripps. The Irish Data Protection Authority recently imposed a record fine of €1.2bn for Meta (the owner of Facebook and Instagram) due to Meta’s transfers of personal data to the USA. Background The GDPR requires anyone transferring personal data outside of the EU to ensure that personal data is subject to adequate protection. The EU has decided that certain countries (like the UK) offer an adequate level of protection, allowing for unrestricted transfers. That is not the case for transfers to the US, and so exporting personal data to the USA…
The field of Cybersecurity currently has a global workforce gap of between two and three million available jobs, depending on the information source. In the United States alone, there are over 600,000 of those jobs waiting to be filled by qualified individuals, yet they remain vacant. This gap continues to grow each year and so does the criminal activities that created the need for these jobs in the first place. So, what does it really take to have a great career in Cybersecurity and contribute to closing this workforce gap? Let’s discuss 5 very specific things you need to consider…
In this edition of Connected Thinking with Virgin Media O2 Business, data security experts Anton Davies and Stephanie Nisbet explore the risks of poor security investment, and the steps to ensure your data is safe and secure, wherever it needs to go. As medium-sized businesses continue to implement the latest tech to keep up with employee expectations and increasing customer demands, their data needs to do more, in more places. Employees accessing information from different devices and locations has allowed for more seamless and agile work. But it has also opened businesses up to very real risks. In our recent…