Alicia Walker's Blog (230)

How Can An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Benefit Your Business?

This is where an applicant tracking system (ATS) can come in handy. This software complies with all the data you’ll need to optimise recruitment. In fact, research shows that applicant tracking systems are already being utilised,…

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Added by Alicia Walker on December 9, 2022 at 6:05am — No Comments

The Benefits of Coffee Culture in The Workplace

Some days, a good coffee can see you through, especially when it comes to work. In the UK, 95 million cups of coffee are consumed every single day, so many will certainly appreciate the chance to take a little time out from work and enjoy the hot beverage.

However, while it might simply be a habit for you to pour yourself a cup of coffee, there’s more to the drink than it just being part of an office routine. It can…

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Added by Alicia Walker on November 21, 2022 at 10:37am — No Comments

Innovative Technology to Protect Your Business

Supporting your business isn’t only developing good strategies and executing them, it also includes ensuring the safety of your assets. By the end of the 2021 financial year,…

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Added by Alicia Walker on November 21, 2022 at 10:34am — No Comments

Huckletree expands in Ancoats

An additional 11,500 sq ft has been taken by the coworking provider at the Express Building, taking it to 40,000 sq ft.

Huckletree can now provide for 700 members at the grade two-listed Express, a 77,500 sq ft building redeveloped by Withington Investments in 2019.

The flexible workspace provider said that the additional floorspace in Manchester…

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Added by Alicia Walker on October 26, 2022 at 10:46am — No Comments

What You Need to do to Retain Your Employees

According to new research by the CIPD Good Work Index, over 6.5 million people in the UK are considering leaving their jobs in the next year. Employee turnover can lead to issues with productivity and efficiency within the company. It can also be an indicator of problematic areas within your company which you might need to pay attention to.

While 23% are looking to leave for a change in…

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Added by Alicia Walker on October 21, 2022 at 6:35am — No Comments

Generation Sustainability: How Gen Z is Influencing Green Business Operations

The UK has become more environmentally conscious in recent years. In fact, the global pandemic encouraged people to become more sustainable, and 36 per cent of consumers report supporting companies that are environmentally friendly. But where do Gen Z fit into this?

 

Reconomy, a leading supplier of sustainable waste…

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Added by Alicia Walker on October 13, 2022 at 8:22am — No Comments

Prioritising Levels of Risk in Your Cybersecurity Assessment

Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues for businesses. For the first time, it has been identified by security professionals as the single biggest risk to an organisation. Cybersecurity risks come in many forms but, while businesses need to protect against all threats, some are more urgent than others.

Prioritising the levels of risk associated with cybersecurity incidents…

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Added by Alicia Walker on October 13, 2022 at 8:04am — No Comments

Six Plants You Need in Your Office Space

Plants bring an array of benefits beyond just their appearance. Research conducted by Peldon Rose has revealed that picking a biophilic design, that is implementation of nature and greenery into an indoor space, can increase productivity by 20% as well as reducing sick days by…

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Added by Alicia Walker on October 13, 2022 at 7:50am — No Comments

Are Robotics Set to Play a Starring Role in the Next Ten Years of British Manufacturing?

Technology is constantly changing our day-to-day lives and has had a particular impact on the working world. Automation is fast becoming a key conversation within multiple industries in Great Britain, including manufacturing with robotics emerging as the solution.

Over the past few years, a need to move towards more automation in the manufacturing industry has been seen. In fact, a survey done by ABB…

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Added by Alicia Walker on October 13, 2022 at 3:25am — No Comments

New Highway Code: How to avoid being Fined?

Earlier this year, the Highway Code was updated; and with it, there have been a variety of changes to pre-existing rules that motorists are to oblicated to follow. Despite this, AA Accident Assist had conducted that discovered that only…

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Added by Alicia Walker on October 10, 2022 at 12:00pm — No Comments

How Will SCA Change Fraud Pressure for Businesses?

Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) is a requirement of the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) in the UK and the EU. Aimed at securing online payments, consumers’ identities are verified with a two-factor authentication. This authentication will ask consumers to prove two of three factors:

 

  • Knowledge — something they know, like a password
  • Possession — something they own, such as a mobile…
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Added by Alicia Walker on September 30, 2022 at 11:01am — No Comments

The Benefits of Coffee Culture in The Workplace

Some days, a good coffee can see you through, especially when it comes to work. In the UK, 95 million cups of coffee are consumed every single day, so many will certainly appreciate the chance to take a little time out from work and enjoy the hot beverage.

However, while it might simply be a habit for you to pour yourself a cup of coffee, there’s more to the drink than it just being part of an office routine. It can…

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Added by Alicia Walker on September 30, 2022 at 9:45am — No Comments

UK Nightclub Urges Businesses to Roll Out Menopause Policy

The Night Owl, a Birmingham and London-based independent nightclub renowned for its soul and retro music, is urging businesses across the UK to join its pledge in tackling stigma and prejudice in the workplace surrounding the menopause.

Although there is no legal requirement to protect employees experiencing menopause symptoms*,…

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Added by Alicia Walker on September 26, 2022 at 6:28am — No Comments

The Challenging Role of a Woman Working in the Construction Industry

It’s no secret that the construction industry is male dominated, with a staggering 99% of on-site construction workers throughout the UK being male,  compared to just 11% of women accounting for the entire construction workforce.

But what does the role of an on-site female construction worker entail in such a male-dominated profession, and what challenges can be expected?

Here, we…

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Added by Alicia Walker on September 23, 2022 at 7:20am — No Comments

Why the Customer Journey Should Be a Continuous Process

For many businesses, the customer journey stops once the ink has dried on a contract or a purchase has been made. But market leaders know that in order to retain current clients and attract new ones, their journey with your business must be a continuous process.

Once a prospect turns into a customer – whether they’re contracted to your…

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Added by Alicia Walker on September 22, 2022 at 4:09am — No Comments

How to Further Your Career by Transforming From a Manager into a Leader

The terms ‘management’ and ‘leadership’ are often used interchangeably in business, but they are not the same. Both phrases represent different roles charged by different motivations, approaches, and aims.

To be successful in business, you must be able to differentiate between the two terms and decide which is best suited to your qualities. While both roles are important, being…

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Added by Alicia Walker on September 20, 2022 at 6:26am — No Comments

The Future of Warehousing: Automation, Robotics, and Energy Efficiency

The rise of e-commerce is underway and impacting our highstreets – even before the rise of Covid-19. Due to the pandemic, the shift from physical shops towards online spending has accelerated by an average of five years. In 2020, 87% of UK households made purchases online and…

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Added by Alicia Walker on September 20, 2022 at 5:16am — No Comments

Pallet Furniture – Bring DIY to Your Garden Office

With the rise in people having the option to work from home, you may want a workspace that feels new and separate from the rest of your home. Garden offices could be the perfect solution as it offers you the flexibility of a specified workspace without having to leave your home. You could even add indoor heaters to add a further level of comfort to it.

But for the green-conscious among us, how can we inject some…

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Added by Alicia Walker on September 15, 2022 at 5:46am — No Comments

Here Is Why Closing Shop Doors Doesn't Mean Killing Off Your Customer Experiences

If there’s one thing the pandemic taught us, it’s that an online presence is arguably more important than an in-store one for retailers.

When the March 2020 lockdown was announced, the vast majority of retailers were forced to close their stores to the public. Those who already had an online presence were well-prepared for this shift, but smaller businesses that couldn’t afford one struggled. Customer service went digital, and many consumers and businesses haven’t looked…

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Added by Alicia Walker on September 12, 2022 at 7:36am — No Comments

Businesses Urged to Provide Addiction Support As Only 4% Of Workplaces Have Measures in Place

Love Your Employees, the UK’s first employee benefits and well-being marketplace, has recently unveiled the findings of a survey regarding the well-being of employees across the UK.

The survey, which has helped to construct its 5 Pillars of…

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Added by Alicia Walker on August 22, 2022 at 11:45am — No Comments

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