About

Owen was a reporter for Bonhill Group plc writing across the Smallbusiness.co.uk and Growthbusiness.co.uk titles before moving on to be a Digital Technology reporter for the Express.co.uk.

Business management

What are the main issues for women in the workplace?

Here, Emma O'Leary, employment law consultant for the ELAS Group, takes a look for International Women's Day and how women are impacted in today's offices.

Business Technology

Confused consumers go backwards to the future of technology

More than seven out of ten people feel technology such as smartphones and tablets have become far too complicated over the past five years, with users admitting they neglect basic IT security as a result.

News

One out of three employees taking time out due to mental health

Instant Offices encourage employers to support their teams and prioritise mental health to reduce the stigma attached to mental health issues in the workplace.

News

Gender savings gap leaves females financially unprepared for retirement

On International Women’s Day this Thursday, the Fawcett Society and Living Wage Foundation are set to reveal that millions of working women currently face financial insecurity. Research from Close Brothers Asset Management reveals the true extent of the gender savings gap.

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More than half of UK consumers will share personal data for reward points

Nearly two thirds of UK consumers are most uncomfortable with sharing their personal data on messaging platforms.

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Employers should do more to encourage shared parental leave

A new government campaign is encouraging UK businesses to give employees shared parental leave.

Marketing

Best practice website marketing tips for a small business

Lynn Morrison, Marketing Director at Opus Energy, discusses some best website marketing practices that should be considered by any ambitious small business.

News

Are you one of the happiest workers in the UK?

Male workers aged over 55 working in a marketing, comms or advertising micro-business are happiest in the UK.

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Gender balanced management teams create better performing employees

Sodexo has found teams managed by a balanced mix of gender is more successful across a range of measurements including employee engagement and health and safety.

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People far less likely to recycle at work than at home

A whopping 99 per cent of Brits actively recycle at home, but research reveals that their efforts go out of the window once they arrive in the workplace. Is this where we need to focus our recycling efforts?

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Britain’s best business hubs for startups revealed

A recent study by MoneySuperMarket has revealed the UK’s Best Business Hubs for Start-ups looking for the most efficient options for their business’ development, covering all areas from freelancers to smaller businesses looking for co-working spaces.

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Brits worried about how much personal information they share online

More than half of consumers in the UK worry about how much personal information they have shared online; two thirds know little or nothing about their rights.