Mental health has been thrust into the spotlight more and more in recent years – even more so since the coronavirus pandemic started to change our lives at the start of 2020. When it comes to the impact of mental health in the workplace, the statistics tell their own story. As many as one in…
With coronavirus restrictions now in place, that are being dubbed Lockdown 2.0, many of you will be back to working from home once again. That could mean endless Zoom calls with colleagues, frequent trips to the fridge and, also, plenty of other distractions that can affect your productivity. Of course, the most fool-proof way to…
When pondering an office move, there’s plenty to think about as a business owner. As well as the costs involved, you also have to think about the needs of your business and your staff. And with the coronavirus pandemic still dictating many business decisions, you need to be sure you’re making the right move. Here…
We love Bournemouth. Of course, we’re biased because we’re lucky enough to live and work here. But the stats back up what we think of this brilliant town on the south coast, too. Bournemouth was ranked fifth out of the 63 best towns and cities in the UK to set up a new business –…
If there’s one good thing to come out of the coronavirus lockdown period, it’s probably the renewed emphasis we’re all placing on our work/life balance. That emphasis might be on more exercise, with many people increasing their physical activity during lockdown and vowing to continue as the nation eases itself back out again. Or perhaps…
If there’s one thing guaranteed to throw a cloak of confusion over a company marketing department, it’s a projected global recession. Throw into the mix an ongoing worldwide pandemic and you can’t blame companies for pulling up the shutters on their marketing output. It’s a quick decision for many, yet one where haste can end…
The economic impact of coronavirus will be substantial – there’s no getting away from that fact. Millions have already lost their jobs, particularly in the events and hospitality sectors where UK businesses have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many employees who remain with their companies, meanwhile, have been placed on the government’s Coronavirus…
The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on UK businesses. Reduced customer demand, supply chain impacts and the need for social distancing regulations have all hit companies hard and continue to do so. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a raft of measures to help businesses and employees earlier in March. Here’s a run-down of all…
The government’s Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme have helped a huge number of companies secure their short-to-medium-term survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has also enabled businesses to secure the futures of their employees during these difficult times, while VAT payment deferrals have also aided…