A new study has proven SMEs harnessing digital technology to support business operations are growing faster than those that are not, making it abundantly clear it is time for the latter companies to try new methods in order to supercharge services and achieve scale.
By Rob Wilson
Google is only the most recent firms to be criticised for not paying enough tax. This story reminds us that companies are now expected (by politicians, customers and, above all, employees) to demonstrate social value. Merely creating jobs and making profits is no longer enough.
You’re paying your staff, so they should be satisfied with that, right Wrong. Real Business has discovered that today’s employees should absolutely be viewed by bosses as consumers if they truly want to make their businesses successful hubs of productivity.
I think we’d all agree that the UK is an enterprising, technologically savvy and forward-thinking nation – so it really surprises me that there are still so few women who hold senior roles in the technology sector.
Belief that driverless vehicles could soon accelerate off the pages of science fiction and into our every day lives has become a serious likelihood for 2016, so we’ve looked at what these means for the UK’s businesses.
By Duncan James
With business confidence improving, the market for mergers and acquisitions took hold in 2015 and this year looks to be following suit. With the end of the financial year in sight, many bosses are beginning to consider personal circumstances, business forecasting and succession planning.
The recent furore around not only the free-fall of the Asian stock markets but also the continued drop in oil prices has prompted concerns about another global recession. Alongside changes in the structure of the UK Foreign Exchange market, bosses need to revise their recruitment strategies.
By Charlie Nunn
Retirement used to be seen as a time to sit back and live life at a slower pace. Not anymore. Today, retirement is viewed as a time to reconnect with friends and family, to have fun and get fit. However, it all comes at a price and the workforce must be prepared.
Debra Charles, CEO of Novacroft, talks about the importance of recognising and promoting the equal contribution of women and girls in the sciences, as well as how we can (and should) encourage greater participation of females and aid their career development.
SMEs throughout the nation should adopt a progressive approach and voluntarily sign up to be part of any and all future gender pay gap plans, as full disclosure is a bare minimum for a group that accounts for over half of private sector jobs.
