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UK has one of the lowest levels of workplace satisfaction

Research reveals that the UK has one of the lowest levels of workplace satisfaction in the world, lacking behind most of Europe.

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UK businesses at risk of huge fines by not complying with GDPR

Hundreds of thousands of UK businesses at risk of huge fines by not complying with forthcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Record-breaking temperatures turn up the heat for UK retailers

New data reveals that last week’s heatwave sent consumers into a spin – and straight to the high street with independent retailers reporting a 11 per cent increase in sales.

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UK professionals reveal their craziest interview questions

A recent study from CV-Library, found that half of professionals don’t think that asking ‘oddball’ interview questions is a good approach for recruiters to take.

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Female founders not heard by male investors

Access to capital remains largest challenge for female founders; one in five female founders feel they haven't been heard when they have spoken to male investors.

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Landlords’ confidence knocked as government changes take effect

Landlords’ confidence falls back as tax burden rises and house prices growth slows; 41 per cent hold a positive outlook for their portfolios, down from just 67 per cent three years ago

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Brits just won’t stop working, as annual leave goes to waste

Research shows that in 2016 UK workers grafted an extra £17 billion of free work, as they didn’t take the annual leave that they’re entitled to.

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Tech sector shrugs off election and Brexit worries

Fergus Caheny, head of tech at Smith & Williamson points out the developing belief within the tech sector and takes a look at how Brexit might affect us.

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Brits just won’t stop working, as annual leave goes to waste

Research shows that in 2016 UK workers grafted an extra £17 billion of free work, as they didn’t take the annual leave that they’re entitled to.

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Tech sector shrugs off election and Brexit worries

Fergus Caheny, head of tech at Smith & Williamson points out the developing belief within the tech sector and takes a look at how Brexit might affect us.

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UK SMEs optimistic about post Brexit futures

A year on from the Brexit referendum, confidence among UK small businesses remains high and businesses are still optimistic.

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EU referendum one year on: SMEs divided on chance of Brexit success

Twenty two per cent of SME owners say initial response to Brexit has been positive for their business; 18 per cent have experienced a negative reaction to the EU referendum.

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UK businesses reveal their biggest interview bugbears

From turning up too early, to not dressing appropriately, CV-Library reveals the key turnoffs that are putting hiring professionals off of candidates.

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Hot or not? Hot-desking offices have dirtier desks, study finds

Study by Initial Washroom Hygiene finds microbiological activity is 18 per cent higher in hot-desking office environments.

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