Why should SMEs have branding guidelines? Having set guidelines for the design of marketing materials means that your business can …
Last year, not all firms could offer remote working options for employees, but many of those who were able to are now considering how they can blend the best of home working with the best of working at physical premises. Employees’ expectations have also changed for good. According to Microsoft’s recent Work Trend Index, 71 percent of UK workers want flexible remote work options to stay. Data from the CIPD shows that 65 percent of employers offered no option to work from home before the pandemic, a figure that has now fallen to 37 percent. As SMEs now look at their return to physical premises, business owners and leaders can build the true hybrid workplace of the future. And there’s a strong reason to do so.
The global pandemic has set new precedents in our attitudes towards how, where, and when we work. Lockdowns taught us that so much more can be done remotely than we ever thought possible and proved to the UK workforce that a large percentage of businesses could facilitate remote working structures – and now it could be here to stay. As labour markets become increasingly competitive, SMEs must make sure they stand out as businesses that will invest in their workforce, show care and compassion towards their wellbeing, and be flexible in how their employees’ work.
Over the past year, we have had so much time to confront deeply rooted habits and make small changes to our lifestyles that benefit our health and wellbeing. One of the main ones: moderating our alcohol intake. Real Business had the opportunity to sit down with CEO of Lucky Saint, Luke Boase, to talk about how his company’s non-alcoholic beer is shaking up the drinking industry.
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The rise of different COVID-19 variants may keep delaying the recovery of the travel industry, making it difficult to forecast its recovery.
Real Business talked to business owner Andy Morrison about how he stays afloat in an uncertain economy and focuses on …
Real Business is excited to announce it is a proud partner of the 2021 Growing Business Awards. The awards recognise …
The UK retail and hospitality sector has been one of the most impacted industries throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK …
Real Business discusses “hustle” culture and the monetisation of hobbies and free time changing people’s lifestyles.
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