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UK SME leaders remain cautious on growth, AI & EU expansion

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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UK SME leaders show cautious optimism with a slight confidence rise, yet worry over AI adoption, Brexit competitiveness, and EU market expansion in 2025.
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Engineering a future that works for everyone

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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An engineer at Black & White Engineering highlights the need for flexible work to retain women and build a resilient engineering profession by 2025.
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AI adoption brings strong time & cost savings for UK workers

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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AI adoption in UK workplaces saves time and cuts costs, with 72% of users reporting weekly time savings, though security and skills gaps slow use.
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Titanbay named UK's most generous employer for staff benefits

Tue, 20th May 2025
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London-based private markets platform Titanbay has been named the UK's Most Generous Company for its inclusive employee benefits and share scheme.
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Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends

Tue, 13th May 2025
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people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
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Softonic sees surge in wellness app downloads during April

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Softonic reports a surge in downloads of stress-relief apps during Stress Awareness Month, with wellness tools now doubling on its platform in a year.
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Thrive launches 'Wellness Era' with rewards for employee health

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Thrive has launched the 'Wellness Era' programme, rewarding UK employees with cash and spa vouchers for improving sleep, stress, and physical activity.
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UK accountancy inefficiencies costing GBP £5.328 billion

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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New research highlights that inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms are causing a staggering GBP £5.328 billion loss in potential annual revenue, equating to 16% of their earnings.
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ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.
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ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.
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AI to transform the workplace, reducing frustrations

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the workplace by alleviating common frustrations for knowledge workers, according to Dr. Molly Sands of Atlassian.
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Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.
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IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, the tech industry reflects on the crucial role of women like Nicole Eickhoff and Jenny Mulcahy in shaping an inclusive environment.
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Cloudera named among Ireland's best workplaces for women

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Cloudera has been honoured as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces for Women 2025, celebrating their ongoing commitment to supporting female employees.
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Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.
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Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.
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Women returners aren't a risk, we're an untapped asset

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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This International Women's Day, we must challenge the stigma around women returners in the workforce and recognise their untapped potential.
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IWD 2025: Levelling the playing field with paternity leave

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day 2025, the call for compulsory paternity leave intensifies, aiming to level the playing field for women in tech and engineering.
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IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.
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Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Crystel Robbins Rynne shares her journey from Product Manager to CEO of HRLocker, revealing key lessons in leadership and the importance of resilience.