All Feature articles – Page 6
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FeatureWill you pay for your employees’ mental health support? Top strategies for wellbeing revealed
What’s the secret to happy employees? We ask some of the judges of the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2021 to share their insight on where to start.
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FeatureThe end of furlough: Why businesses should plan ahead for redundancies
Redundancies may be inevitable post-furlough, according to legal expert Laura Kearsley. We find out how you can prepare.
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FeatureOne in three owners of Covid-time businesses gambled life savings to stay afloat
Lockdown-preneurs 15% more likely to risk life savings to start business than startup owners in previous years.
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Feature“My trusted friend was the computer”: Father and son launch BetProtect to support players from the dark side of gambling
A massive personal setback years ago has led to father and son David and Adam Bradford developing an app to keep players safe from the allure of a gambling addiction. Here’s why they set up BetProtect.
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FeatureHow to keep health at the forefront of food and drink post-COVID
The nation’s general health has been in stark focus over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. Studies quickly showed that obesity puts people at higher risk of more severe infection and death.
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FeatureAre you faking personalised products?
Retailers beware! Your personalised shopping experience may not be as inclusive as you think. Here are some tips on how you can optimise your shopping experience.
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FeatureLGBTQ+ consumers deserve more than rainbow-washing
It’s June, Pride Month, but what does it actually mean? Consumers are waking up to brands rainbow-washing their marketing to grab LGBTQ+ business. Here’s how to approach Pride authentically.
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FeatureThe Swap Shop: Swapping to success
Every month our partners at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrates a member of its community who has shown brilliant entrepreneurial spirit.
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FeatureWhy harmful stereotypes are STILL holding women back at work
Preconceived notions are still holding women back in the workplace. It may be hard to believe that stereotypes are still blocks for career progression, but new research reveals that prejudice is still alive and well in 2021. Here’s how you can address this head on.
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FeatureWill Covid spark a permanent change in hospitality business models?
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Forced to close for much of the past 14 months, it has also faced considerable restrictions when allowed to reopen, and even an outdoor reopening has been limited to those that have the luxury of sufficient outdoor space.
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FeatureUnderpaid and overworked: The UK’s MOST stressful industry is taking a toll on workers’ mental health
UK workers in this industry are most likely to be underpaid according to official data.
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FeatureThe effectiveness of the ad economy post-Covid
Like many industries and most aspects of life, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact. And the advertising industry is no different.
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FeatureApril’s Entrepreneurial Spirit winner…Qasim Majid!
Every month, the Great British Entrepreneurs Awards and its partner, Glen Scotia Single Malt Whisky, celebrates a member of the GBEA community who has shown incredible entrepreneurial spirit.
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FeatureIs GDPR a casualty of Covid-19?
With the news that every customer must sign in when pubs reopen, the concern for data privacy while maintaining Covid safety guidelines is apparent, says Dan Harding, CEO, Sign In App.
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FeatureDid 2020 bridge the funding gender gap?
Both female-led and male-led businesses are now equally successful in securing bank financing. What does this reveal about the UK’s funding gender gap?
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FeatureThe road to recovery puts customer experience in focus. Here’s how
The global pandemic has changed the way we live, work and do business. Ross Daniels, CMO at Calabrio believes now is the time for organisations to plan their pandemic escape route by ramping up customer experience (CX). Here, he kickstarts the road to recovery with three tips on how to turn your agents into brand ambassadors.
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FeatureCelebrity lockdown investments: Who are the world’s top celebrity investors backing in 2021
The world’s top celebrity investors include the likes of Ashton Kutcher and Serena Williams. But do you know which companies they’ve backed since the pandemic shook up the global economy? The Fresh Business Thinking team pulls together a unique look at celebrity lockdown investments.
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FeatureAmazon’s cornering the UK supermarket sector. What does this mean?
Free next day delivery for everyday, household essentials will totally change consumer buying patterns, says Russell Loarridge, Director UK, ReachFive, leading to a reinvigorated high street but creating a pretty bleak future for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and the rest.
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FeatureUK furlough scheme causes a hidden workplace divide. Here's how to unite your team
Furloughed employees have experienced significant reduction in wellbeing, personal confidence, job satisfaction and commitment to organisation.
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FeatureAlike: Two-time cancer survivor Brad Gudger launches a community support app to combat loneliness
Brad Gudger, 27, launches Alike, a community support app to combat loneliness among young people with cancer.