New analysis of over 1,700 businesses has revealed that the average business has seen a sharp rise in sick leave - with 55 percent more days lost in the last four years due to short and long-term illness. The Sick Leave Report 2024, conducted by HR systems...
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Life milestones missed as cost of buying a house, marriage & kids soars to £400k
The average cost of getting married, buying a house and having children in the UK soars to almost £400k, according to financial mutual, OneFamily This has increased by £35k in two years, up from £360k in 2022 Being able to afford all of these life goals is becoming...
Expert answers burning home insurance questions searched by 140,000+ Brits
Following a 36% surge in home insurance premiums, new research has revealed that confusion around home insurance - including costs - generates more than 140,000 searches every year. Being informed about home insurance is crucial for all property owners. Understanding...
Survey finds UK’s young entrepreneurs confident despite wider business gloom
Two-thirds of entrepreneurs under 35 confident about both personal and business ambitions, bucking wider trends among UK business owners Young UK entrepreneurs are increasingly confident about the future, bucking wider trends among business owners, according to new...
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New study finds that just under a third of working Brits have experienced or witnessed some form of bias in the workplace
A recent survey conducted by online compliance training company, Skillcast revealed concerning statistics regarding bias in the workplace...
54% of employees are stressed at work – Companies Need To Offer More Support
Stress Awareness Month 2024 takes place throughout April. Research conducted by Casinos IN provides insight into the stress at work...
Indian Elections – “Supply-side policies are equally critical alongside investments in manufacturing capacity”, TEMIT
By Chetan Sehgal, Lead Portfolio Manager, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) India is gearing up for its general...
Research: women’s pension pots worth half of men’s
· Average pension pot for women stands at £37,500 versus £75,000 for men...
The best cities for a budget-friendly staycation and how it benefits business
A new report from SumUp, the leading global fintech company, has revealed the top cities in the UK for budget-friendly staycations and how...
Expert reveals the best AI strategies for SMEs growth
A recent survey by The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBEC) found that 48% of small businesses incorporated AI tools in the...
Standard Life: Average annuity rates increase by 6.5% in the last twelve months, adding over £9,400 to lifetime income
· The Standard Life Annuity Rate Tracker reveals that average rates have increased by c6.5% since...
Diversifying companies delivered 53% higher annual shareholder returns during and after COVID
Study from Stryber of 738 listed businesses in Europe showed that companies which diversified their revenue streams deliver 53% higher...
Unlucky for some: 13 personal finance changes coming in April
Laura Suter, director of personal finance at AJ Bell, looks at 13 personal finance changes coming in April and highlights what people...
Flex working law just in time: 4 in 10 Brits won’t even apply for a job role that’s not flexible
Almost every third job in IT is remote, making the sector a leader when it comes to flexible working, a new study  by electronic retailer...
Protect your finances in 2024: How to avoid falling victim to scams, expert reveals
Cybersecurity expert from Shepherds Friendly reveals how to prevent an online finance scam and what to do if you’ve fallen...
Google Consent Mode V2: Missed the Deadline? Here’s What to Do Next
The ever-changing digital marketing landscape is constantly evolving, and new updates are always keeping marketers on their toes. While...
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