Modern workers expect timely, fair, and consistent recognition
A new study by Reward Gateway, which surveyed 500 employees in the UK, revealed that generic and annual recognition or rewards are inadequate as modern workers demand to be recognised in more timely and meaningful ways.
Universities failing to deliver in the best interests of students to face financial fines
Universities that fail to deliver in the best interests of students could now face financial penalties of up to £500,000 as the final suite of powers for the sector regulator came into force today (1 August).
Taxation and consumption: The reaction of consumers to an unanticipated tax change
Bernd Hayo, Professor at the University of Marburg discusses the reaction of consumers to an unanticipated tax change.
WHO launches new report on the global tobacco epidemic
Whilst there is being made in the fight against tobacco, increased action is necessary to help people with the global tobacco epidemic, says the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The impact of climate change on the UK planning systems
Amanda Beresford, partner and head of planning at Shulmans LLP discusses how the UK Government's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will impact planning systems.
48% of government ICT leaders believe they can digitally transform
Pure Storage today (31 July) reveals that just under half (48%) of government ICT leaders have confidence that their current data infrastructure enables their organisations to meet strategic transformational objectives.
What to do if your exam results are unexpected
Here, Samrita Hayer Careers Adviser at the National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline shares her expert advice on what parents and young people should do next if exam results are lower (or higher!) than expected.
Social pressure is damaging the mental health of millennials
As Dispatches reveals 68% of 16 to 30-year-olds are currently experiencing a mental health problem, Smart TMS dissects the mental health of millennials in this report.
Ways to characterise how ice caps and glaciers change
Martin Sharp, Professor at Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, explains ways to characterise how ice caps and glaciers change.
Why businesses should be encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint
Nic Redfern, Finance Director, KnowYourMoney.co.uk discusses how businesses can reduce their operational costs by effectively reduce their carbon footprint.
Does new EV charging technology mean new value for food businesses?
Here, Darcy Simonis, industry network leader for ABB’s food and beverage segment, explains why developments in EV charging can add value to food businesses.
Over 50% of women in the workplace feel empowered
Here, a survey of 1,424 women in the workplace is analysed to find that over half of the respondents feel empowered.
Over half of employees are experiencing chronic workplace stress
The impact of a pressure-filled summer season is causing more than half of UK employees to experience chronic workplace stress, or ‘burnout’, according to the second Wellbeing Index Report.
FIBRESHIP Project: The greatest challenge for the future of European shipping and shipbuilding
FIBRESHIP is a revolutionary European R&D project which attempts to develop a new market focused on the design and construction of large commercial vessels in composite materials to benefit the future of the European shipping and shipbuilding industry.
Placecube’s Digital Place: Building an ecosystem of digital services
Dr. Gavin Beckett, Executive Director of Placecube, discusses his vision on building an ecosystem of digital services based on common service patterns.
New UN ‘List of Shame’ does not cover children in conflict
The United Nations secretary-general omitted countries responsible for grave violations against children in conflict in his new “list of shame”.
Sharing the skies: Drone regulation and security
Florent Abat, Drones & IoT Director, Gemalto, explores the challenges around drone regulation and provides an insight into how we can create a standardised, integrated and seamless way of managing the skies of the future.
Using digital to help young peoples’ mental health
Eleanor Bradley, Chief Operating Officer at Nominet, discusses the growing crisis of young peoples' mental health problems and how using digital can help.
Childcare shortage struggle: Ofsted registration fees to see price hike
The UK’s Department of Education announced on 18th July 2019 a new proposal to raise the Ofsted registration fees.
Passing the test: How UK schools can get EdTech ready
Stuart Hales, CEO of Wand Education, discusses the potential of EdTech and the need for an ongoing education evolution.