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The importance of looking ahead in business
There is no escaping the fact we are in a time of great uncertainty and instability. In every way, our lives have been turned upside down as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses everywhere are changing the way they work, adapting in an
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Doing right by your staff – in good and bad times
In many ways, staff are what make our businesses great. They work hard to bring us success and growth and are the first to celebrate the good times in business. And many of those same employees step up and prove their loyalty and
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COVID-19 and business: what to expect
No one could have predicted what 2020 would bring. With the sudden onset of COVID-19, everything is in a state of flux. As individuals, we are grappling with the concepts of self-isolation and social distancing. Meanwhile, businesses across all industries are struggling to
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Why workplace culture matters – now more than ever
If there is one shift that has had the most impact on almost every industry it is the one towards a people-centric workplace. Potential employees are drawn towards organisations with a healthy workplace culture that puts their wellbeing above profits. It has led
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Why recruiting takes so long and how to fix it
Recruitment is an essential part of all businesses. It is how we grow our team, evolve our services, and invest in the future of our organisations. But, unfortunately, recruitment isn’t often as easy or straightforward of a process as we would like it
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The rise, popularity, and availability of the “bridging loan”
Depending on someone’s individual circumstances and requirements, there are plenty of financial lending options available. But one form of lending that has become more popular in recent years is the bridging loan. Bridging loan books grew to £4.5 billion in 2019, an increase