Although sunshine has lots of amazing benefits, the impact on sleep can be detrimental to productivity and general well-being during the hotter months. Including below top tips from the resident sleep expert from Zinus on how to improve and prolong your snoozing time! Regulate Your Circadian Rhythm This one takes a little more effort, but it’s well worth it. Your circadian rhythm is what controls your body’s functions, as they relate to sleeping and waking. If they’re out of whack, it’ll be harder for you to settle down for sleep once the sun goes down and your core temperature may stay elevated…
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REVEALED: EUROPE’S BEST CITIES FOR TRAIN STATION DINING A new study by Radical Storage finds out which European cities have the best food options at their railway stations Whether you’re a busy commuter or a longer-distance intercity traveller, Europe’s great railway stations are known for their wide variety of food options, including lavish restaurants such as Le Train Bleu at Paris’s Gare du Lyon – establishments that remind us of the ‘golden age of rail travel’. But in which cities can you find Europe’s finest cuisine? Radical Storage has analysed the dining options at Europe’s 100 most popular railway stations to find out. To…
Trinity Business School has announced it will launch a new MSc Responsible Business & Sustainability programme. As the demand for ethical leadership continues to grow, this new programme will give students the understanding and skillset needed to meet the challenges of building a sustainable future for business and society. The one-year, full-time course will embody Trinity’s commitment to “Transforming Business for Good” by combining cutting-edge insights from business ethics, sustainability, as well as management and organisational science. Participants will be prepared to pursue careers in leadership positions with responsibilities across several areas, such as CSR, corporate sustainability, ESG, business and…
Workers expect a 3.8% pay rise in the next year, below the 4.6% planned by employers, suggesting businesses are mitigating against skills shortages 65% of staff still confident they will receive a salary increase in the next 12 months A quarter (25%) would stay with their current employer if their remuneration packages didn’t change. The UK’s pay inflation may have finally peaked, with employee salary expectations lower than levels employers forecast having to pay. That’s according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI) – an economic confidence tracker produced in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business…
As the world gathers at COP28 with fast-tracking the energy transition high on the agenda, Canada is making the case to global investors that it is the best place in the world for sustainable investment. “The transition to sustainable energy sources is essential to combat climate change. The private sector has a pivotal role to play in the way we produce and use energy,” said Laurel Broten, CEO, Invest in Canada. “Canada is already attracting numerous transformative investments in clean energy transition, and there are unparalleled opportunities for global companies to make sustainable long-term investments.” Canada is committed to achieving…
Neil O’Neil, a distinguished technologist, futurist, musician, ethical hacker, public speaker, writer, inventor, filmmaker and speciesist, has declared his candidacy for the Stratford-on-Avon constituency, (known as the Zahawi Seat after the disgraced Ex-Cabinet Minister, who is stepping down), in the upcoming general election, representing NONPOL, the UK’s first Non-Political Party. From a working-class background, he is a graduate of King Edwards Grammar School and a veteran of both the Cold War and the Bosnian War, O’Neil’s diverse experiences span across five different countries. Renowned as a polymath, his extensive knowledge and varied career have uniquely equipped him for this new…
The changes to the labour force survey announced by the Office for National Statistics to improve the accuracy of their data shows the effects of failing to understand how the new generations of workers behave. Reaching this group via old-fashioned survey methods does not work as the younger generation is different in more ways than one – something many employers have also come to realise in recent years as they integrate new generations into their workforce. However, Robert Half’s recent Candidate Sentiment Survey reveals that the majority of staff under the age of 34 don’t believe that employers are listening…
Skills shortages in engineering have continued to grow, with applications tumbling in April. That’s according to the latest insight from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The data – provided by Veritone Hire – showed a continued downward trend in permanent jobs in for the last three months, with April reporting a 3% fall month-on-month. Contract jobs were also down 11% between March and April 2024. While this is indicative of wider economic trends, the statistics paint a more worrying picture for job applications. In April, the number of people applying for permanent engineering jobs dropped by almost 40%…
Define Your North Star Framework The North Star Framework is a comprehensive strategic guide designed to navigate the journey of entrepreneurs and business leaders toward achieving their goals with a clear, focused direction. Recognizing that strategy equates to focus, and the essence of achieving objectives lies in execution, the North Star Framework is the embodiment of this philosophy, facilitating a pathway to make informed and timely decisions in both life and business. At the heart of the North Star Framework are three key inputs that ensure a balanced approach to strategic planning: Profit-First Financial Left: This component acts as a…
In an ever-changing world, businesses must seize moments in the market, however risky or uncertain, to define the world’s future and to thrive in their field. From early innovations that forever changed the way humans function such as the lightbulb and cars to companies like Apple who have revolutionised the ways we utilise technology in everyday life. These innovators had to respond to the market and the present moment in daring and audacious ways to disrupt the world in the ways that they did. Inspiring and reminding the public that bold action is necessary for global change. TBD Media Group are…