Berkshire-based document management specialist Filestream is celebrating a win at this year’s Document Management Awards, taking home the trophy for the best Low Code/No Code project. The award recognises Filestream’s innovative, user-friendly approach to managing documents, making it simpler and more efficient for businesses of all sizes. The 2024 DM Awards, now in their 19th year, shine a spotlight on the top products, services, and companies in the UK’s document and content management industry. With technology playing an ever-increasing role in how businesses operate, Filestream’s achievement highlights their commitment to providing straightforward and secure solutions for managing documents in an…
Author: Greg Robinson
Free-from food company Creative Nature has seen its Magibles Christmas Cracker win gold in the Stocking Filler category at the Free From Christmas Awards 2024. Founded in 2012 by Julianne Ponan MBE, Creative Nature emerged from Julianne’s personal journey with multiple food allergies and anaphylaxis. The company’s dedication to creating delicious, safe, and inclusive food options has propelled it to the forefront of the industry. The Free From Food Awards, established in 2008, are the UK’s premier awards recognising excellence in the free-from food and drink industry. This year, Creative Nature’s Magibles Christmas Cracker was a gold winner in its…
A pioneering ‘surplus with purpose’ café, Charlie’s Angels Kitchen, has been awarded the prestigious Community Contribution Award at the Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society Annual Awards 2024. The award recognises the café’s significant impact on the local community by tackling food waste and addressing food insecurity. Charlie’s Angels Kitchen is Royal Tunbridge Wells’ first ‘pay-as-you-feel’ ethical eatery. The café is transforming surplus food destined for landfill into delicious meals, offering a diverse menu inspired by what is available, including vegetarian and vegan stews, casseroles, curries, and freshly baked goods. The visionary behind the café, Charlie Moore, expressed her excitement about…
When managers feel overwhelmed and stressed, their response is often to become the ‘banshee boss’ – shouting at and commanding their teams and in turn creating a fearful culture. With 41% of managers experiencing daily stress, it’s no wonder 36% of leaders unconsciously lead through fear. Fear-based leadership has disastrous effects on organisations. Of those leaders who have a fear-based approach, 90% noticed a decline in employee productivity and 60% acknowledged their staff were unhappy at work. That’s because employees feel afraid to speak up and offer their ideas – the manager is directing and they’re simply carrying out orders.…
Ducking out of your work Christmas party this year? You’re not alone, as new research reveals that almost a quarter (23%) of UK office workers are planning on doing the same. The research suggests that workplace relationships in 2024 leave much to be desired, with top reasons for non-attendance at office Christmas parties including not enjoying them (31%), not wanting to spend any more time with colleagues (24%), and avoiding drunk colleagues (19%). The survey of over 1,000 UK office workers commissioned by team building and corporate events company, Team Tactics, also identified divided camps on the issue of alcohol at work Christmas…
The new Employment Rights Bill is the biggest update to workers’ rights in generations. It will introduce day-one rights to paternity leave, strengthen the day-one right to flexible working; ban exploitative zero-hour contracts and fire and rehire practices, and more.Gareth Burrows, founder of Breathe HR, provides for advice from for SMEToday’s readers on how time-poor SME HR teams can prepare for them? According to our research at Breathe HR, most SME bosses believe it will be a positive step forward for staff, and boost productivity and retention. However, this doesn’t mean that already stretched SMEs aren’t daunted by the prospect of seeing through all…
As a long-standing vet and accomplished canine nutritionist who advises countless pet producers about the nutritional make-up of their mass-market dog foods, Dr Veneta is only too aware how the festive season can unintentionally wreak havoc on a dog’s delicate stomach on account of unwise titbits, excessive under the table gifting and shameless carpet hoovering. Over the years Veneta’s award-winning Kent practice has been littered with tales of overweight dogs in dangerously poor health on account of poor diet choices, excessive treat provision OR a worrying lack of awareness amongst uneducated dog owners with regards what their pet’s ideal weight…
The Prime Minister will use his trip to the G20 in Brazil this week to strengthen ties with the world’s leading economic powers to drive growth and deliver for the British people at home. He will say that building pragmatic partnerships with other countries, even where our values differ, is crucial in order to advance the UK’s national interests and galvanise proper progress on the global challenges we face. This year’s G20 summit takes place in an increasingly volatile context, with Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine entering its 1,000th day this week, and ongoing conflict in the Middle East and beyond.…
Sue Azari, Industry Lead eCommerce, AppsFlyer provides some insight into the tips, tricks and strategies for mobile app success this Black Friday As new global eCommerce players expand their influence in both European and US markets, traditional SME brands are having to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. These platforms have gained traction by offering ultra-low prices, fast product turnarounds, and leveraging viral social media trends to create demand in real-time. This shift is reshaping consumer expectations, prompting established brands to rethink their strategies, particularly for major retail events like Black Friday. We are already seeing a significant evolution in strategies…
At yesterday’s (14th November) Mansion House speech, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, announced that Aegon UK and NatWest Cushon, have agreed to work with the new British Growth Partnership with a view to making investments in the initial fund, as the Partnership prepares for launch in 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Announced at the International Investment Summit, the British Business Bank will establish the British Growth Partnership, subject to regulatory approval, encouraging more UK pension fund and other institutional investment into the UK’s fastest growing, most innovative companies. The initial fund will seek to…