More than 420,000 young people in England are being treated for mental health problems every month, illustrating the stark reality of the unprecedented crisis professionals have been warning about.
16.07.2022
As a cofounder of a business communication system, I know a fair bit about turning an idea into a profitable business. As daunting and overwhelming as it can be, seeing your business flourish as an entrepreneur is truly a dream come true.
15.07.2022
Even with years of professional experience, your first job in a startup setting can be stressful and disorienting. Having guided numerous career starters in early- and growth-stage companies, Christine Harris and Sven Jungmann share six observations that can help any first-time startup employee find their way to success.
14.07.2022
Specific jargon, complex technologies, high economic barriers to entry… The metaverse is indeed far from being the most welcoming environment for newcomers. As the potential of the metaverse grows, so does the concern of an even bigger digital divide for those without the means and the skills to access it.
14.07.2022
The rise of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. This is hardly surprising, considering the general ascent of technology over the years, and a growing mistrust of centralised, state-influenced currencies and banks that many consumers and traders have developed since the 2009 financial crash.
13.07.2022
In the past decade, electric vehicles have gone from feeling like a distant concept to topping the UK vehicle sales charts. A potent combination of progressive and proactive attitudes towards climate action and improving air quality, and then the impending 2030 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, means that addressing the pitfalls of our current EV infrastructure has never been more pressing.
13.07.2022
A first-of-its-kind museum has been opened in Seattle allowing visitors to be able to physically view digital art minted in NFTs on large display screens.
09.07.2022
Access to funding remains a gateway to success for many businesses. However today, in 2022, we are still seeing a severe lack of investment into minority owned businesses, despite the potential of these companies and the contributions they can make to the economy.
08.07.2022
As we emerge from the pandemic, employers are struggling to demonstrate the benefits of returning to the workplace. Recent research found that a third of business leaders are meeting resistance from employees around returning to the office, even on a part-time basis. More than half of workers say they’d prefer to work remotely at least three days a week, with many actually willing to leave to find more flexibility.
07.07.2022
Back in 2017, the future of the fintech sector and its potential felt truly limitless. Bold claims were bandied about including the theory that the movement would soon supersede the traditional banking sector in terms of popularity. Nowadays, things don’t look as cut and dry. Personally, I’m still a supporter of the fintech sector and feel that there is still vast potential for it to create real change for businesses and consumers, but I’ll also admit that a lot of those early proclamations have now been shown to be quite wide of the mark.
06.07.2022
Last year, investors poured $10B into European startups working to tackle the climate crisis. As interest in these investments has grown, many new investors have created dedicated climate ‘vertical’ funds.
04.07.2022
For a number of years, the ad industry has made the fight against fraud a priority. However, another financial concern has also proven to be extremely damaging: $10B is wasted each year on video ads that are partially in-view. Advertisers are settling for standards that must be urgently reviewed.
30.06.2022
From pre-pandemic to the current day - how our office looks has changed dramatically. From cubicle, desk style working to flower walls and open collaboration spaces, office design has taken a complete 180. Stefanie Sebald, Head of Design at office management platform Kitt outlines how businesses of 2022 need to shift office design to retain the talent of the future.
28.06.2022
In the last few years, there has been a massive increase in the number of FinTech startups and online banking businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic poured fuel on an already burning fire, accelerating this trend and making traditional financial institutions feel the pressure. This is largely due to the advancements in technology that have made it easier for FinTech businesses to function.
25.06.2022