The gig economy doesn’t deserve the bad press it gets
By Staff writer
Business author Thomas Oppong talks to Real Business about the gig economy, and the expansive opportunities it can provide workers.
Tag: Flexibility
Retailers should take business to their customers to ensure survival
As the retail industry takes another body blow with planned store closures at high street cornerstone Marks & Spencer, and after Homebase was flogged for a quid, there doesn’t seem much motivation to open a business with a shop front anymore.
Has the gig economy got a new gig?
By Staff writer
Michelle Morgan, senior associate in the employment law team at Gardner Leader solicitors, takes a look at what the Taylor Review means for small business owners, especially those operating within the gig economy.
Harnessing technology to create an inclusive workplace
By Staff writer
The need for a diverse and inclusive workplace is still a global topic of debate with even the big technological giants Google and Uber being questioned over inclusiveness practices. As such, many are now looking towards technology to help solve this problem.
Responding to a new way of working
By Staff writer
People are choosing to work differently and finding a new way of working is on the rise. Whether it’s young graduates trying to break into the workforce, mid-careers trying to balance caring for newborns, teenagers or older family members.
The areas finance bosses have focussed on to gain top millennial talent
Finance bosses may be confident about current retention and recruitment strategies, but that hasn’t prevented them from being victim to the dreaded skills gap.
Managing a team working remotely during the Waterloo disruption
By Staff writer
As most commuters are already aware, a large section of London’s rail network will be severely disrupted by upgrades to Waterloo station, which will see over half of its platforms closed for the majority of August.
Employees want you to adopt a shorter work week
Research has found that 31 per cent of employees believe themselves to be unproductive for two hours every day. This, they said, would be remedied by a shorter work week.
The distraction epidemic has likely already reached your company
It’s time to acknowledge that while we work longer hours, a distraction epidemic is spreading across Britain, making it harder for staff to refocus.
The small business showing a supplier can be kept on its toes with bespoke contracts
Simon Douglass is an entrepreneur with a background at Google. He understands that for a small business to be successful, you’ve got to fight your corner and remain flexible.