The Hidden Costs of Complexity in Business In today’s dynamic business environment, complexity is often an inevitable byproduct of growth and diversification. However, this complexity can come with hidden costs that impact a business’s agility, efficiency, and profitability. The Ripple Effects of Complexity Increased Operational Costs: Complexity in business processes and structures often leads to increased operational costs. More layers in decision-making, more steps in processes, and more components in products or services can inflate expenses without adding proportional value. Reduced Efficiency and Productivity: With complexity comes confusion and a higher likelihood of errors. Employees may struggle to navigate convoluted processes, leading…
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Santa could be in for a feast of Playdoh cakes and Cornettos this year with Rudolph nibbling on Twiglets and carrot cake – if the Mug Shot’s hilarious and heart-warming snapshot into Christmas traditions is anything to go by. And rest assured children have all his travelling needs and present delivery welfare well catered for too according to the insights unearthed in instant hot snack brand’s Tree-riffic Christmas Survey*. One thing is for sure, when Mug Shot decided to stoke up some early festival cheer among its thousands of social media followers to celebrate the launch of its new festival…
Big Narstie served up shots of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Liqueur from the FireKeg at the Cat and Mutton Pub: Photo Credit KG Media On Thursday night, drinkers at the popular Cat and Mutton Pub in Broadway Market had the ultimate festive surprise when Big Narstie turned up at the venue with kegs of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Liqueur in hand to kick off a Christmas singalong with the help of the iconic Melodees from Heaven Gospel Choir. A normal Thursday evening turned into a night of epic fun the moment that Narstie walked through the door of the pub with the…
Lightsabers, snow globes and magic 8-balls – these are the gifts you can’t take on a plane says expert Experts reveal gifts like snow globes, toy guns and lightsabers might cause you issues with airport security Travel experts at loveholidays team up with airport security experts to advise how is best to pack and travel with Christmas gifts Many will be planning on visiting their friends and families overseas for Christmas or jetting off for a festive family getaway to celebrate the holidays. However, those keen to head abroad might have to check their packing lists twice or risk getting…
The UK’s leading recipe box provider has also created a selection of wondrous, limited-edition Breakfasts, Brunches, Dinners, Desserts, Patisserie Kits and more, to celebrate the release of Wonka, in cinemas 8th December In a delightful twist on the classic Christmas dinner, HelloFresh has created the ‘Christmas Candy Case’ – a festive selection box, inspired by the upcoming Warner Bros. Picture’s Christmas release, Wonka. Disguised as traditional confectionery treats, the Christmas Candy Case boasts an assortment of sweets that reimagine six-courses of Britain’s most-loved festive dishes, available from the HelloFresh Christmas menu, in a whimsical sweet form. From the rich ‘Butter Basted…
Green Santa to set sail on the River Thames Uber Boat by Thames Clippers launches UK’s first floating eco-friendly Santa pop up Less than a quarter of Brits aware that Father Christmas originally wore green More than half of consumers looking for sustainable choices this Christmas, with Londoners most eco-conscious To mark the arrival of new hybrid boat Celestial Clipper, Green Santa will sail through London on 17 December aboard one of the Thames’ newest hybrid passenger ferries Less than a quarter (23 per cent) of Brits are aware that Father Christmas’s iconic clothing was originally green, according to new research…
Drinking culture continues to change across the UK, as it’s revealed a quarter (24%) of Brits are now going alcohol-free at weddings, with the #drywedding hashtag seeing a surge on TikTok at over 5.6 million views. Samantha Gilchrist, CEO of the UK’s largest wedding venue collection, The Gilchrist Collection, conducted a survey of 2,000 UK adults and found that almost half (47%) of those who had attended a wedding in the last five years didn’t drink alcohol during at least one of the events they had been to. Key Survey Findings: Quarter of Brits (24%) don’t drink alcohol at weddings, according to new study Dry Wedding trend being driven by 18-34-year-olds,…
The death of Black Friday: online sales drop 12% in the UK compared to 2022, shows Signifyd data In keeping with muted Black Friday shopping overall, online sales dropped 12% in the UK compared to Black Friday 2022, according to holiday sales data from commerce-protection provider Signifyd. As expected, inflation appeared to be the Grinch who stole Black Friday, as online shoppers, worn down by higher prices, barely spent more per order than last year and placed dramatically fewer of them. Total online orders were down 10% in the UK over a year ago. One bright spot for merchants: The portion…
Nearly a third of global firms aren’t currently monitoring employee fraud, exposing their business to greater risks as new forms of deception emerge. This concerning fact was uncovered by employment screening and identity expert, Sterling. According to a poll conducted during its recent webinar, Fraud and the new world of work: How to reduce risk, 29% of employers worldwide currently don’t have a system in place to track fraud in the workplace. However, as Sterling highlighted, the growing sophistication of fraudulent schemes — both globally and regionally — makes this, along with the rescreening of staff, critical. The firm highlighted the…
London is the second WORST city in the UK for mould Almost half of Londoners (49%) have mould in their bathrooms Experts reveal the dangers of mould and how to protect your home and family 9 in 10 Londoners have mould in their home Homebase have created a helpful heatmap showing the most common places dangerous mould could be hiding in your home. London has been revealed as the city with the second worst mould problem in the UK, with 9 in 10 living among it (88%), leading to potentially harmful effects for humans and pets. With mould most common…