Sanja Bogojević to help lead climate change research
Last Monday (24), the University announced that an Oxford-led Hub received £30 million from the UK Government to coordinate and lead research to help UK reach Net-Zero.
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UK SMEs are failing to measure marketing ROI
The Marketing Centre’s M360 assessment highlights the need for business leaders to grapple with marketing metrics -If it moves measure it, and if you measure it, it will move.
Gender pay gap falls to 12.5%
It has been reported that the gender pay gap at UK organisations has shrunk for the third consecutive year, early analysis has shown, but the true picture will only emerge once all eligible employers have published their data in the autumn
The ‘5 Pillars’ Principle | The Real Meaning of Business
On this episode of The Real Meaning of Business we illustrate the ‘5 pillars’ principle and how this framework can help members understand the context of what they might already be doing, as well as the opportunities and benefits of evolving and improving their business models.
Working from home: Call to ban out-of-hours emails from bosses
Sridhar Iyengar, MD, Zoho Europe, comments:
“Technology has played a crucial role in keeping businesses operational during the pandemic, but this new working from home culture has led to an increase in out of hours working for some and this needs attention.
Do crypto assets deserve a place in your portfolio?
Vertiginous rises in prices of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have piqued the interest of many investors. But be under no illusion, this is a very risky place to put your money.
Oxford tech company Createc and the Oxford Robotics Institute design ground-breaking...
A team of eight from the Oxford tech company, Createc, and the Oxford Robotic Institute have created an autonomous robotic solution for hazardous environments that removes the need for people to work in dangerous environments, such as nuclear disaster zones.
The impact of design codes
Are they key to unlocking the potential of small sites in London?
Emitwise Raises $6.6m to Capture Surging Demand for Carbon Accounting
Schroders’ Investment Head and Ex-Uber CEO amongst Angels in latest Investment Raise, led by Arctern Ventures, to expand reach of Emitwise’s vital corporate net zero offering.
COVID-19 Vaccinations & The Workplace | Tips for Employers
In this episode of Tips for Employers with Julian Taylor Solicitiors, Nicola Wallbank discusses the latest on COVID-19 vaccinations from an employer perspective.
Britain’s visitor economy facts
Since 2010 tourism has been the fastest growing sector in the UK in employment terms. Britain is forecast to have a tourism industry worth over £257 billion by 2025.
Toyota achieves three-star ranking for fifth consecutive year in the best...
Toyota (GB) has been ranked in 31st place in the Large Companies category (200-1,999 employees) of the 2021 Best Companies survey. The company has also ranked second in the Automotive category.
Investment Strategies with Charles Stanley
Ria Shepheard in conversation with Investment Manager Rebecca Stein of Charles Stanley Wealth Managers. Join them as they provide top tips for your investment strategies.
Optimising your social media platforms
We are living in a world that revolves around social media, it’s used in all aspects of life, but over recent years businesses have started to take this as an opportunity to increase exposure, gain a following and share what they do to a wider audience. Social media is now a huge part of business and if you aren’t on it you’re potentially missing out on thousands if not millions of people to connect with and countless opportunities.
Saving the Hedgehogs: Berkeley’s mission to save Fleet’s foraging garden guests
Hedgehogs are one of the UK’s most beloved animals; synonymous with autumn hibernation, they can be found hiding in gardens, hedgerows, woodlands and parks throughout the country between the months of March and November.