One in 20 UK SMEs don’t know what productivity is or how to measure it
SMEs need to get a better grip on productivity, Close Brothers Group suggests after analysing the thoughts of 1,400 UK, French and German decision makers.
Tag: Training
Apprenticeship decline could spell extinction for university alternative
The freefall in the number of new apprentices is one of the most depressing statistics I have read in a long time.
New IoD director general Stephen Martin balances old with new
While the Institute of Directors (IoD) has been around for 114 years, new director general Stephen Martin is not resting on the organisation’s laurels and has big plans for a membership body reflecting modern trends.
Supporting the wellbeing of your remote workers
By Staff writer
UK organisations are currently losing £100m every year because of job-related stress, depression and anxiety. This figure could rise if remote workers are poorly managed.
Mind control: Bosses call for open and frank discussion around mental health issues
Talking to Bupa UK’s corporate director, Patrick Watt, for our “Mind Control” series unveils evidence of bosses hoping to eradicate a fear of speaking up about mental health issues.
Ten ways to scale your business to new heights
If you asked a cross-section of business leaders, owners and entrepreneurs what their biggest challenge is, I?m confident you?d hear the same recurring thought: how to scale the business in a sustainable, predictable, yet profitable way, quickly.
Why you should hire for culture, not for skills
By Staff writer
Whether you’re a software company, retailer or in financial services, substandard delivery won’t cut it anymore. But to stay top of your game, you?ll need to recruit top talent an endeavour often coming down to culture vs skills.
Marketing has far from killed the salesman they are still vitally important
By Jan Cavelle
Having built and ran a variety of different companies, Jan Cavelle thinks the humble salesman is worth more than the economy gives them credit for it’s just a case of better training.
Agency life isn’t just about yoga at lunch and an Xbox
By Rob Hunter
As someone who has witnessed big change in his industry, Rob Hunter is an advocate of integrating some best practice into advertising to change the perception of agency life.
The A-Z business fleet guide Q is for Qualifications
As part of our Fleet For Growing Businesses hub we re taking a look through the A-Z of key business fleet terms, and the qualifications staff need are a key issue.