In some ways, it’s hard to believe it’s been over a year since the pandemic forced us into the first national lockdown. In other ways, it feels like it’s been much longer. One thing we know is that it has changed many of our habits. Online shopping rose by 50% within two months, while many…
Leadership has been tested over the past year, with many business leaders taking on the ultimate challenge of completely changing the way in which we work in the face of adversity. It has been necessary for leaders to motivate their employees from afar, usually online as their employees moved to working from home where possible,…
Ian Wright launched Virtualnonexecs.com in 2019 to help businesses find non-executive directors (NEDs) and Board Advisors, without the risk of incurring high recruitment fees. Companies can pay in excess of £50,000 and $100,000+ in the US to recruit non-executive directors. The 42-year-old has built a community of 11,000+ highly connected and well respected Board Advisors,…
As social scientists, we study the world, look for problems or interesting patterns, and set out to understand them. Researchers design a study based on research methods – perhaps rigorous scientific research methods, or ethnographic research that relies on interpretive frameworks. An important part of any sociological study is designing the study. Primary research: what…
Before trying out anything new, or looking out for a new place, where do you first land up at? Google’s search engine for reviews, right? Checking out the reviews on Google is the primary thing that comes to mind of most people before taking up anything new. It is almost like Google reviews is the…
Have you ever been sick? Have medical practitioners ever given you medical attention? If you have, you would have undoubtedly interacted with the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry is one of the most critical industries in the world. Without it, millions would die every year from various ailments. That said, the healthcare industry has undergone…
One hot topic in the world of investing is inflation. While inflation is a necessary evil, it does present challenges for investors. As the cost of living increases, returns don’t go as far, which can be challenging for retirees who rely on these profits to pay for those living expenses. Younger people, however, still have…
Ireland-headquartered Intelligo, the company behind the multi-award winning payroll solution MegaPay, has been shortlisted for two prestigious UK business awards in recognition of its growing reputation in the United Kingdom. The payroll software specialists, whose solutions already deliver the payrolls of almost 20% of corporate Ireland, are finalists in two categories at the Growing Business Awards:…
An online ghost hunting equipment retailer has seen a 10-fold increase in sales after a surge in demand during lockdown. Sheffield-based SpiritShack launched in 2019 but since becoming a limited company in January has sold £500,000 worth of goods. The boost in sales has led to the family-run company hiring its first three members of…
With the ongoing changes and advancement in technology, market expectations are also changing quickly in today’s technological world, therefore you’ll need software that can satisfy all of your company’s specialized needs. It is vital to have the most right tools in order to keep a competitive advantage and continue to build your organization without hindrance….
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