Northern England has left its Victorian past behind. Today, it's the home of unicorn companies, disruptive e-commerce brands, and a healthy funding environment to boot.
Within the world of work, it's taken as a given that those employees who leave work 'on time' are seen as underperforming compared to their counterparts who exceed their stated work hours. But why is this" Is this a productive cultural trend to encourage in the workplace Moreover, are we as employers unknowingly encouraging this practice of presenteeism to our the detriment of our own businesses?
What happens when an employee simply doesn't turn up to work one day" As an employer, you have an obligation to ensure their safety at work, and even when they're not there, such as when you encounter an empty desk with no prior warning or notice. Although there might be a genuine reason for an unsolicited absence, there is a chance that the employee might have taken another job. In this case, you need to be armed with the right legal information to deal with the situation effectively.
While driving sales in a market ostensibly fuelled by high demand might seem easy, it can be anything but. High demand naturally gives rise to high supply with a flood of providers coming into the space meaning that differentiation of offering and a compelling customer journey are vital if you want to sustain consistent, quality sales.
The second quarter of any new year is a strange one. For some companies, it can feel dormant - as first-quarter launches deploy and reflections from the previous year take a back seat, there's often a sense of suspension in the air. But realistically, this is a critical and dynamic time for leadership. I'm here to tell you why, and how to make the most of this crucial time...
Is embodying a growth mindset the secret to successful leadership" These major entrepreneurs, (including the co-founder of a unicorn status bank OakNorth), swear by it.
Real Business curates a selection of the best affiliate marketing books every SME should read and why.
Who says that offline retailers can't borrow and apply some tips from their e-commerce competitors" Let's start with utilising wifi services and especially the data it holds. Analysing this data can tell you when more about consumer behaviour and preferences than you might think.
It's no secret that British retailers are facing a tough time these days. When it comes to e-commerce and the high-street alike, a 'race-to-the-bottom' via massive product discounting is becoming the norm. However, our own research has found that smaller retailers are adopting this approach too. But this isn't a sustainable, nor profitable practice.
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