There are many courses and degrees that can help you develop within your role, no matter what career path you choose.

In this article, we’ll break down how an MBA plays a large role within business, as well as some job roles where having one is a necessity.

The importance within the business sector

Within business structures, roles that are further up the chain of command will require the skills that you got while studying for your MBA. These vary from taking charge of…

Construction and labour contributes to a huge portion of the UK’s economy and workforce, with the government estimating that 3.1 million people are employed in the sector. Though we have seen a lot of the previous negativity aimed at the industry begin to dissipate, there is still a staggering number of…

‘Smart factories are revolutionizing manufacturing.’ That’s the claim of many tech and industry experts who believe that optimising the manufacturing process to create an integrated and collaborative process will bring about the world’s next industrial revolution. But what are smart factories and how do they affect how we work?

Here, we some insights from umbrella manufacturer, Fulton Umbrellas, we take a look at smart factories more…

Being a ski instructor is a glamorous lifestyle that many desire to have. Jetting off to a winter wonderland ski resort is a dream come true for many, and it’s likely that we all know a would-be ski instructor. A social media page brimming with photos and videos of snow-covered slopes, stunning mountain views, world-class tricks, and exuberant apres-ski life are all a part of the package.…

Building customer loyalty is an important aspect to any business. In fact, in many instances loyal customers are worth their weight in gold compared to new consumers. However, retaining those customers is a more complex process than you might think.

One of the common misconceptions is that customer satisfaction, and loyalty is the same. You may have a satisfied customer, walking away with your product, but that certainly doesn’t mean they will come back for more services. Often,…

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…

Kura, a UK-based market leader in customer service outsourcing, is celebrating the anniversary of its fourth year of operation in South Africa after being ranked the number one business process outsourcing (BPO) offshore location for customer service around the globe.

The business has…

TikTok has taken the world by storm. In fact, it was named the most popular app in 2021, with 656 million people downloading the social media platform that year. There’s a mountain of entertaining content waiting to be consumed, whether you’re interested in learning the latest trailblazing choreography or upbeat songs.

It might be fun to scroll, but…

Keeping communication open with customers is an important part of any business process, and we’ve seen a lot of change in how we do it. UK businesses are growing fast, and so are the ways they react to customer service enquiries, with efficiency and ease front of mind.

With virtual customer demand heightened even more during the COVID-19 pandemic, live chats and chatbots have become something businesses value for their communication. Chatbots especially have had an emphasis placed on…

A programme driven by living space providers CR Smith is being launched in what is described as a first for Fife schools, helping pupils with the likes of CV writing, cover letters and interviews.

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Select schools in Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and Dunfermline are about to embark on the initiative – billed as bringing local employers into the heart of the employability curriculum.

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According to the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), women only make up 12.37% of all engineers in the UK. Considering that a higher number of girls than boys achieve a grade A*-C in all STEM A-Levels except chemistry, there is a clear disjunction when these young girls begin their careers. The engineering industry is often considered stereotypically masculine, and this outdated image may be off-putting to many women who would…

The UK is experiencing a shortage of workers within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sectors. So much so, according to the UK Commission for Employment & Skills, companies are struggling to employ professionals for 43 per cent of these vacancies.  

In 2021, women accounted for only…

The UK is still trying to pick itself back up from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a matter of fact, the nation’s economy has grown by 7.5% in 2021. Factoring this along with the restrictions being lifted, means that the population and businesses can plan out their future free from lockdown restrains.

So how does this affect…

Everyday working life is constantly evolving, and it makes sense that where and how we work would is also changing. Not everyone wants to work in an office and there is plenty of alternatives to consider than only your morning commute.

Enter collaborative technologies and with them, a boom in users per day by the millions. Companies are becoming more flexible and accessible to…

Both Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a toll on the recruitment process. Amidst a pool of vacant positions, employers are having a hard time when it comes to attracting the best talent. Employees are reluctant to switch roles due to uncertainty, outsourcing workers from the European Union isn’t on the cards anymore, and employees are lacking both hard and soft skills.

This is on record as the…

Unmotivated employees being unproductive can be costly for businesses — according to research, procrastination can equate to 36 working days annually, including wasting time on our phones browsing social media, texting our friends, and even online shopping.

That begs the question, what exactly can be done to help boost your workforce’s productivity levels? We take a look here with Cliverton, specialists in kennel…

Office working is back, yet people are still working remotely. In some instances, this can be more practical. But with 1 in 5 Brits wanting to work remotely full-time, have workers become too comfortable in their own homes?

Biophilic design has many benefits besides the aesthetics. But how does bringing the outdoors inside improve…

The UK is experiencing a shortage of workers within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sectors. So much so, according to the UK Commission for Employment & Skills, companies are struggling to employ professionals for 43 per cent of these vacancies.  

In 2021, women accounted for only…

There is one important message we should all remember: we work to live, rather than live to work. In the hustle and bustle of contemporary living, it can be easy to forget this and let your job consume your personal life. This can lead to a number of mental health concerns, such as anxiety and depression.

It doesn’t matter which sector you work in, a tough day can get the better of you. Male workers in the construction industry are…

There is no denying that, in the world of work, women are often brushed aside in favour of their male colleagues. In fact, it is fair to say that female workers can find it difficult to climb the ladder and fill top-level positions due to no fault of their own. Ultimately, companies are missing out on strong assets and on valuable qualities that would truly let the business grow.

As a woman in a senior role, you can play your part in reversing this negative trend and assisting your…