Workplace bullying is a real concern, with the CIPD reporting that 25% of employees experienced conflict or abuse in 2024. Bullying can take many forms ranging from insidious harmful comments that are hard to call out to more overt instances of physical or verbal abuse. Irrespective of the form that it takes, proactive steps should be taken to ensure that workplace bullying is not allowed to thrive in your environment. Here, the experts at leading workplace safety training providers High Speed Training share what constitutes workplace bullying, and tips on how to best handle any incidents. What is Workplace Bullying? Dr Richard…
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Author: Sam Lew, Director, Debt Advisory, Heligan Group Do you ever pause to consider how much value is tied up in your business? And, just as importantly, whether you really want to wait until a full sale many years from now to enjoy the rewards of everything you’ve built? For many business owners, there are personal goals that don’t need to wait for an eventual exit, whether that’s travelling more, investing in property, improving quality of life, or simply gaining greater financial security. The question is whether some of the value in the business can be released today, without undermining…
New research has revealed the best countries for British business owners to expand to as the Government plans to make it easier for foreign firms to move to the UK. This recent announcement comes at a time when the UK hopes to build closer ties with the European Union to cut the cost of doing business and reduce border friction, potentially making a better understanding of cultural differences more essential. For organisations aiming to scale internationally, experts at the cultural intelligence platform Country Navigator have analysed factors such as cultural similarities to the UK, corporate tax rates, GDP growth and more, to reveal…
How did you start your business? The truth is, it actually started as a side hustle. I initially had a business partner, I knew I wanted to do this full time, but he wasn’t as enthusiastic so I took it from there. We’re now entering our 10th year, which is cool. How do you evaluate the past ups and downs of your business? It’s definitely a roller coaster. If you think it’s going to be plain sailing, that’s not the case. But when you’ve got a long-term vision and a long-term goal, you know it’s a journey. Some people see…
Expert Market’s latest survey data reveals that 80% of U.S. small and medium-sized businesses say software and technology costs have had a negative impact on profitability in the past month. SMB leaders are re-evaluating tech spend As businesses look to reduce costs and improve efficiency, 73% are reevaluating their technology investments. According to the data, of the 56% of SMBs who switched to a core platform in the past 12 months,13% report ‘significant’ regret. Choosing the right enterprise software is a strategic decision and not always as straightforward as it may seem. 6 tips to avoid tech switch regret: To help businesses make more confident choices, Expert Market has…
New research from Teamwork.com reveals the rise of the “DIY client,” with one in three businesses now believing AI can replace external experts and bring work in-house. Based on insights from more than 1,000 senior business leaders and its global customer community, The Client Work Report highlights a growing perception gap between what clients believe AI can deliver and what it can realistically achieve, creating new risks for businesses delivering client work. The findings show that 33% of respondents say clients now believe AI gives them the tools to take a DIY approach to work. As these tools become mainstream, expectations around speed and…
As the new tax year begins, Penfold is encouraging savers to take a step back and give their long-term finances a quick check-up – not just their monthly budgets With so much focus on budgeting apps, cash ISAs and quick wins, pensions often get pushed down the list. But according to Chris Eastwood, CEO of leading UK workplace pension provider, Penfold, the new tax year is the perfect moment to change that. “There’s always a burst of motivation at the start of the tax year, but most of it gets directed towards short-term fixes, cutting a subscription here, tweaking a budget…
The UK has begun its most significant transformation of workplace rights in decades, yet new data reveals a stark information deficit, with millions of employees unaware of their new legal protections. As the Employment Rights Act 2025 (formerly the Employment Rights Bill) has been implemented in April 2026, Reward Gateway | Edenred’s research reveals that the very people the law is designed to protect – ranging from new parents to those facing redundancy – remain largely unaware of how the changes apply to them personally. Billed as a “generational upgrade,” the reforms aim to end the era of insecure work. Key changes…
A board member from the Federation of Small Businesses has explained that more help is needed for small businesses to ensure they’re not left behind on their sustainability journey if the UK is going to meet its net zero targets. In the first episode of season two – released 18 March – of the Sustainability Insiders podcast, host Kevin Hegarty from Cadent is joined by Ian O’Donnell MBE to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in meeting sustainability goals. Delving into his experiences on the board of the Federation of Small Businesses, Ian discusses the need to simplify sustainability for small business leaders, citing the number of carbon…
Daniel Patel, Recruitment Director at Eursap, a specialist SAP recruitment firm, reflects on how the smallest details in a CV can shape perceptions in ways candidates rarely anticipate. “Errors on a CV are often treated as trivial, yet they carry disproportionate weight in the minds of recruiters. It is not the mistakes themselves that matter most, but what they imply about care, diligence, and professionalism. In a world where employers are scanning dozens, even hundreds of applications, a misspelt word or inconsistent punctuation can silently shift judgement. It is remarkable how something so minor can influence whether a candidate’s depth of…