As well as dealing with increasing scrutiny regarding their impact on the environment, the nature of the Oil & Gas sector means that employee welfare is something that must be at the forefront of an organisations thoughts. The industry can take its toll on both the physical and mental wellbeing of employees, and in 2021 there was a rate of 317 injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. With this in mind, what…

Sending greeting cards is an integral part of British culture – with the United Kingdom purchasing more cards than any other country. Whether this is for the birth of a new family member or a loved one moving job, cards let your family know you are thinking of them and wishing them luck along the way.

So, it is no wonder our customers are finding new ways to send…

The skills shortage remains a familiar problem for UK employers, hurting both productivity and profit.

The latest data shows a lagging British economy which has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels with reasons cited being pandemic repercussions and tighter post-Brexit immigration law.

What is clear is that…

Unquestionably, it has been a challenging couple of years for the healthcare industry as the country faced the largest public health crisis in living memory.

In response, the industry has swelled. During the last 12 months for instance, new analysis shows that recruitment appears high on the agenda with a 37% increase in the number of people hired by the sector in 2022.

Recruitment software company Occupop…

First impressions count. That’s a mantra that every successful business professional knows and has embraced.

You have seven seconds to make a good first impression and no second chance to redo your presentation. According to the halo effect, the human brain judges information sequentially, meaning that your first impression will dictate how you’re perceived and responded to later…

An effective business should conduct a regular report on the project success. Businesses need analyse the performance to help them keep track of their work effectively towards towards their KPIs and allow for beneficial changes to be identified and implemented. By not reporting on a project’s success, businesses are putting themselves at a disadvantage.

Here, we will look at how to carry out reporting of your own, and why reporting on project success is important to the success of…

The drive and direction of the manufacturing industry has been heavily influenced by technology.

Whether it’s on streamlining businesses and processes through more efficient methods, or improving the safety and hygiene for the workers, innovation can be seen everywhere.

Technology supports the production lines of many industries, from pharmaceuticals and automotive to food and beverages. Not only it has been necessary to meet the economical demands that we’ve seen as a country…

The financial sector is one of many that is struggling with staff numbers and recruitment following the coronavirus pandemic. Digital transformation is revolutionising a number of day-to-day tasks within the financial industry, changing the nature of the job. With applicants falling and vacancies rising, why is this a problem and what can be done to overcome…

It’s no secret that the engineering sector is experiencing a shortage of workers. In fact, research shows that the industry will need to train and employ around 200,000 people by 2024 to fill the gap.

Here, we’ll explore how your business can inspire students and professionals to become the engineers of tomorrow.    

Inspiring young people into…

The Highway Code is constantly being updated to make motorists and pedestrians safer, but a survey by the AA revealed that 61% of drivers had not read the new updates. These changes to the code came as recently as January 2022 while the survey was released in September.

Drivers and motorists would do well to keep updated to avoid any unexpected fines that could come from not being aware of the rules and laws of the road. Especially…

Within the construction industry there are countless numbers of dedicated workers. No matter whether it’s cold or warm weather builders work endlessly to build a better future in our society. To ensure the industry stays at continues to produce impressive work, employers can implement measures to produce a welcoming workplace.

Bernard McGovern, UK Managed Services Manager at Mobile Mini, specialist suppliers of…

Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers.

Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, and vehicle tracking present many opportunities for operators to improve their fleet operations. They open the doors to advanced fleet monitoring and real-time reporting to provide smart insights into key areas of fleet operations: route…

The restaurant industry is a cultural cornerstone of France and a major part of the country’s identity and, as a result, the coronavirus pandemic caused significant disruption to businesses – with one region reporting an 86% reduction in revenue in 2020.

And while patrons are now able to…

The rise of working from home has been less of gentle integration and more of an unprecedented boom. A study from the Office of National Statistics found in February 2022 that 84% of workers planned to carry out a mix of working in the office and at home in the future. This was even after working from home was a requirement due to world…

Maintaining productivity and connectivity in challenging market environments has always been key for modern businesses to stay competitive and relevant. However, in recent times, boosting productivity and connectivity is often considered a lower priority.

This doesn’t have to be the case if the right energy, culture, and focus is established within the business’ hierarchy, processes, and systems. Connectivity within a company is crucial. After all, as the saying goes,…

At first, many of us enjoyed the ability to work from home, finding we could better balance work and life in this way. However, it is slowly becoming apparent that working from home isn’t all it is cracked up to be.

In fact, homeworking can…

Remote working has become the norm, with many jobs advertising this as a benefit. However, what about the benefits of working from the office? While the flexibility of working from home can be attractive to your employees from the outset, it can often have pitfalls further in. From the lack of socialising to simply struggling with online tech support, there are many reasons your employees might actually prefer and benefit from working in the office.

Here, we will explore the benefits…

This said exercise sessions can be easy to skip or postpone. From busy work schedules to other impeding daily commitments, you may often find it difficult to carve out some time for a dose of much-needed physical activity. This is why you should consider embracing morning workouts more frequently. 

With a wide range of health benefits, exercising in the morning can kickstart your day in a positive, wholesome fashion. Here, with some insights from Jonjo…

The customer service sector has changed dramatically in the last few years, with the growing popularity of ecommerce and social media being a driving communicator between brands and customers. With technology advancements occurring regularly, it is no wonder companies are finding new and wonderful ways to connect with their customer bases.

Once advancement…