By Catherine Amran, Director of Small and Medium Business, Virgin Media O2 Business Medium businesses (11-249 employees) are the heart of the UK economy, generating over £1.4 trillion a year and employing more than 7.5 million people. Their working environment is changing rapidly; according to a recent survey by Virgin Media O2 Business, medium business employees now spend just 25% of their time in the office. As businesses establish long-term …
By Activ People HR Today is Saint David’s Day, the patron saint of Wales who died on 1st March 589 AD. As a technology business based in Wales it was important for us to add Welsh as the 10th foreign language edition of our suite of flexible online HR solutions. We work with firms around the world, including lots of Welsh businesses that want to be able to use our …
Research from CMC Markets has revealed Reading as the UK city opening the most successful new businesses in the last five years!
Danni Rush explores what does the start of 2023 tell us about HR trends for the rest of the year!
Last week’s ONS BICS data reveals the struggles that businesses – particularly those in the health and social care sector – face when it comes to recruitment in the current economic environment given the tight labour market.
Amid challenging market conditions, retailers are trying various ways to maintain and increase their competitive advantage in a crowded post-pandemic market. Many are jumping on the subscription bandwagon to ward off competition and spur growth by aggressively attracting and retaining customers. This often takes the form of paid memberships that offer perks such as complimentary shipping and attractive discounts. According to UBS, the global subscription market was worth a total …