According to new research, a high number of menopausal women feel that they’re feeling either too hot or too cold when in the workplace, making their struggles with menopause temperature regulation more challenging. This is according to UK thermal clothing specialist, Heat Holders, who during its research for a new ‘Menopause Wellbeing Guide’, asked its 30,000-strong mailing list to share their views on what experiences they’re having with temperature regulation at work. After segmenting the data menopausal respondents, the results suggest 72% are struggling with temperature regulation at work. In addition, around 70% of these respondents feel they’re unable to…
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46% of smaller SMEs say they’re not confident that the government will drive a ‘pro-business’ agenda going forward Smaller SMEs are half as likely to be excited about the year ahead compared to medium sized ones – 17% vs 39% In contrast, over the past 12 months, confidence among medium-sized business has increased With the Autumn Budget approaching, new research from Simply Asset Finance reveals that smaller businesses are increasingly worried about the pro-business credentials of the Government. Almost half (46%) of smaller SMEs say they’re not confident that the Government will drive a ‘pro-business’ agenda compared to only 22%…
More than 1 Million Older People Face Christmas Alone – Cherishers 811 CIC Offers an Alternative with A Free Festive Meal in Rugeley According to research by Age UK, 1.4 million older people in the UK will eat dinner alone on Christmas Day, and around 1 million older people say they feel more isolated at Christmas than at any other time of the year. Against this backdrop of rising loneliness and seasonal hardship, Cherishers 811 CIC is once again stepping forward to ensure that no one in the community has to face Christmas alone. This Christmas Day, Cherishers will host…
Pete Smyth, CEO at Leading Resolutions, a leading UK technology consultancy, outlines the key steps to taking individual project and portfolio management to the strategic scope needed for enterprise-wide innovation and transformation. For any business with ambitious growth plans, managing how your organisation changes is essential. Constantly juggling multiple change initiatives that affect every part of your organisation, from IT to business operations, can be challenging. Navigating this complexity successfully requires a disciplined approach to prioritisation and governance, where business case development is also non-negotiable. A traditional Project Management Office (PMO) can cover individual projects and portfolios, yet often lacks the…
Amid the crowded UK insurance market, the FCA’s latest value report highlights a clear standout: health cash plans. They return more of customers’ premiums through claims than any other UK insurance product. Yet, as Paycare’s CEO Ant Burns highlights, their true value extends far beyond the numbers. UK businesses are facing pressures like never before. Leaders are juggling multiple priorities – driving productivity, managing costs, supporting employee wellbeing, and cultivating a workplace culture that attracts and retains talent. Employers have long provided insurance to safeguard their teams, but they now face a new challenge – viewing insurance not just as…
By Thom Groot is CEO of The Electric Car Scheme The recent confusion around autumn Budget speculation has highlighted just how critical it is to understand what EV salary sacrifice actually delivers – and why it matters so much to both employers and employees navigating the transition to cleaner, more affordable transport. One thing is clear – EV salary sacrifice is a force for good. Not all salary sacrifice is created equal It has been reported that the Chancellor is drawing up plans for a £2bn raid on pension salary sacrifice schemes, with the exemption expected to be capped at £2,000…
The UK’s new Harwell Quantum Cluster has officially launched at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, marking a pivotal step in the nation’s ambition to lead the global quantum revolution. Building on initial work over the past year the cluster will now further accelerate quantum innovation, scale emerging technologies, and aim to create over 1,000 high-value jobs and bring £1 billion in investment into the UK over the next decade. The initiative is led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council, in partnership with the Harwell Joint Venture (Brookfield Asset Management and The UK Atomic Energy Authority), the Department for…
Predictions have revealed that global business travel spend will reach $1.57 trillion in 2025, as the industry continues on its upward trajectory post-pandemic. Experts at the ground transportation platform Mozio, have analyzed global data to reveal 46 business travel trends and statistics, covering spending, demographics and more. According to Mozio’s research, over half (55%) of business travelers see work trips as a perk that makes their jobs more interesting and rewarding. So, what else did the research reveal? You can view the statistics here – https://www.mozio.com/blog/business-travel-trends-statistics 10 key business travel statistics for 2025 The UK will welcome 5.1 million business visitors in 2025, making up 16%…
England’s new regulations on high fat, salt and sugar products came in early October, and already franchises – particularly, fast food chains – are running into trouble. Nigel Davies, the CEO of digital workplace platform – Claromentis – talks through pitfalls and how to navigate them. Since 1 October 2025, England’s regulations on high-fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS) products tightened again: the long-trailed ban on volume-price promotions – multibuys and BOGOFs – finally took effect, building on the location restrictions that have applied since October 2022 across both physical and digital storefronts. Meanwhile, the UK-wide advertising regime now begins on 5 January 2026 after a…
Many growing businesses still assume that every organisational shift needs to be led by an external consultant. Mark Green, founder of Change Rebellion, believes this assumption is limiting their progress. In his new comment piece, he argues that companies should be developing their own internal change capability if they want to respond quickly to challenges and avoid unnecessary cost and disruption. It may seem odd for a change management specialist to recommend that a company develops its own in-house capabilities. Why would someone who gets paid to swoop into a business and save it from a transformational nightmare give out…