Fears that families will be left in the dark over loved ones’ funeral plans according to new research from MetLife. The Last Word, Tackling the death and funeral planning taboo, examines attitudes and behaviours towards death and funeral planning in the last two years. It found that more than half (53%) of UK adults haven’t spoken to anyone about taking on the responsibility of planning their funeral when they are …
Two in five (40%) small and medium sized enterprises (“SMEs”) have had to stop or pause an area of their business because of a lack of finance over the last couple of years – a significant increase from 27% of SMEs recorded in last year’s survey1. This is according to new research2 commissioned by Manx Financial Group PLC (AIM:MFX), the financial services group which includes, amongst other operating subsidiaries, Conister …
Woke used to mean being alert to racial discrimination and prejudice but moved to encompass a broader awareness of social inequalities from background, generation, faith, ethnicity, sexuality, or gender. Somewhere along the line being woke has become no longer about being well-informed and caring about society, but being “too woke”. Most businesses have a DE&I strategy, some are more embedded and actioned than others, but is there a balance to …
Remote working has become an integral part of business operations. In fact, 16% of employees reported solely working from home between September 2020 and January 2023. However, employers are presented with numerous challenges while working remotely, including connecting with employees and boosting workplace morale. Here, employee engagement experts Weekly10 answer five commonly asked questions about remote working and how employers can address them effectively. 1. How can employers address the …
Three in five (59%) UK workers are considering picking up some seasonal shifts this summer as household budgets remain stretched!
Research suggests shift in priorities post-pandemic must be embraced by employers amid talent scarcity crisis.