Category: Work
Birmingham most expensive UK city for commuting by car, report claims
Birmingham New Street station. Image: Chris Price A new study has found that Birmingham is the most expensive city to commute to by car - as staff spend up to 17% of their salary travelling in each month. The research, by business management software specialist, ECI Software Solutions, looked at the cost of…
UK is 19th best country in world for remote work, report claims
The UK ranks as the 19th best country in the world for remote work, according to new research by NordLayer. Denmark is first, the Netherlands is second, and Germany is third among 108 evaluated countries in total. With companies continuing to allow remote work, the cybersecurity company NordLayer evaluated which countries are the best for…
Zoom opens ‘London Engagement hub’ to support hybrid working
After hitting the headlines earlier this week for ordering its staff back to the office, Zoom - the tech posterchild of the Covid-19 pandemic - has announced it is opening the London Engagement Hub 'to support hybrid working' (and get staff back into the office). With the demand for hybrid and remote capabilities giving rise…
45% of UK businesses unprepared for ‘big landline switch off’ in 2025
A recent survey revealed that 62.1% of UK businesses are still using landlines within their company and 45% are unaware of BT’s looming Big Switch Off deadline. At the end of 2025, businesses will no longer be able to use landlines as Openreach by BT plans to move all UK phone lines from the traditional…
Millennials lose over 80 hours yearly to outdated workplace tech
Technology should make our lives easier and our work more efficient. But that is not the case when we have to deal with outdated workplace tech. According to data presented by the Atlas VPN team, based on the Skynova survey, Millennials are losing an average of 19.3 minutes per day due to outdated workplace technology, which…
#MumsWhoCode campaign celebrates UK’s most family-friendly tech employers
Code First Girls and the MotherBoard Movement have teamed up to recognise the top tech employers leading the way in offering exceptional maternity and paternity policies, tackling the challenges faced by working parents in the industry. The #MumsWhoCode campaign recognises employers who, at a minimum, offer either a 6-month full-pay maternity policy or a 4-month full-pay paternity policy, alongside further…
Get the Job You’ve Always Wanted with SkillHub’s Matching System
It is often difficult for people to land their dream job because job requirements and qualifications change over time. Along with job requirements, attributes of effective resumes change too. A resume is an essential tool for job seekers. A well-written resume can significantly impact landing an interview and securing a job. Many professionals cannot get…
Pension Dashboard Project (PDP) Innovation – a revolutionary way to manage your retirement savings
According to Guy Opperman, the Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, the new Pension Dashboard Project (PDP) will revolutionise how people interact with their pensions. Once it’s been launched, the new Pension Dashboard will make it easier for everyone to keep track of all of their pensions. What is the PDP, and what will it…
3 Ways to understand consumer behavior
A customer is the most valuable asset for any business, and investing a reasonable amount of time and energy towards building a good customer base is crucial. Businesses involve identifying leads, converting them into customers, and retaining them. To sustain this cycle, it becomes essential for a company to understand its customer base. It involves…
5 tips to avoid distractions when working from home
Working from home can be great for many reasons: wearing comfy clothes, having endless cups of tea, and playing That’s What I Call Disney at full blast without judgement. However, it can also come with a few distractions. Despite the fact that working remotely can encourage productivity for some people, it has its own challenges, in the…
