New Year’s Eve may be a time of joy and togetherness where people celebrate an impending fresh start, but it can also bring its fair share of family tension – especially when having spent long stretches of time with them over the Christmas period. For families with neurodivergent members, tensions that are bound to happen can also present unique challenges. Dr. Selina Warlow, founder of The Nook Clinic and a leading expert in neurodevelopmental conditions, shares essential strategies to help families navigate potential conflicts and misunderstandings. Why do Tensions Flare During the Holidays? “Spending extended time with loved ones – who we…
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MandM, UK’s leading off-price retailer is proud to celebrate a remarkable 20-year partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust. Since 2005, MandM has provided unwavering support and donations to Teenage Cancer Trust through event sponsorship, staff fundraising, and corporate donations. This collaboration has reached an incredible milestone, with over £3 million raised to support young people facing cancer. MandM’s contributions have been instrumental in providing critical resources, including the equivalent of funding 100,000 hours of expert care from Teenage Cancer Trust nurses. These nurses are trained to meet the unique clinical, social, and emotional needs of young people undergoing cancer treatment, helping…
ZT Mining, a global leader in cloud mining, welcomes 2025 with an exciting lineup of new offerings. Featuring lucrative recharge bonuses and high-yield mining plans, including the $100,000 Wealth Accelerator Plan and the affordable $2,999 Deluxe Plan, ZT Mining continues to redefine how users engage with cryptocurrency mining. The Advantages of Cloud Mining Cloud mining eliminates many of the barriers associated with traditional mining. No need to purchase expensive hardware, manage complex setups, or bear high energy costs. ZT Mining’s platform provides a seamless way to participate in cryptocurrency mining, offering flexibility and sustainability while ensuring users can access mining…
The Career Development Institute (CDI), the professional body for career development in the UK, today launches the results of comprehensive research commissioned as part of its wider Valuing Careers campaign which aims to deepen awareness of the value career development provides for individuals, the economy and society. The launch coincides with presentation of the research at an event in the House of Lords, organised by the Career Development Policy Group (CDPG) and Policy Connect, under the theme “Unlocking Potential: How Careers Guidance Can Fuel Economic Growth.” Based on a YouGov survey of 5,004 UK working-age adults, commissioned by the CDI,…
According to a free money advisory service, nearly 4,000 people searched for debt help over Christmas. 3,994 people visited Money Wellness’ website on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day for advice on dealing with unmanageable debt. Almost 2,000 (1,835) people in London searched for support, followed by 461 in the Midlands. 310 people in the North West read up on debt help, with Manchester and Liverpool seeing the greatest number of searches. This was followed by 202 in Yorkshire, 183 in East England, 175 in the South West, and 101 in the North East. Wales recorded 88 searches with…
Female technology entrepreneurs struggle with recruitment because they are viewed as less competent and warm, and the startup perceived as less likely to grow or empower employees, finds new research from Mannheim Business School. Dr Robert Strohmeyer, postdoctoral researcher at Mannheim Business School, and colleagues ran an initial experiment with 777 US job seekers and a follow-up study with 455 US job seekers. The researchers investigated participants’ likelihood to seek employment with startups of various top management team compositions – all men, all women, or gender-balanced – alongside either a male or female founder. The researchers found that female technology…
Core insurance software solution provider, Fadata, and expert in business intelligence (BI), InsFocus, are teaming up to deliver cutting-edge Operational and Analytical BI solutions to insurers worldwide. Pre-integrated with Fadata’s core platform, INSIS, insurers will enjoy seamless access to the enhanced data management capabilities and advanced analytics delivered by InsFocus. InsFocus is developing a specialized extract-and-transform tool designed to integrate smoothly with INSIS, insurers will then benefit from a ready-to-use Operational BI solution and have the opportunity to add an advanced analytics layer designed to unlock deeper insights. Additionally, the partnership will offer Fadata customers a comprehensive Data Warehouse solution, providing a robust…
Gen Z is significantly more likely to pay a premium for brands that aim for sustainability and inclusivity compared to older generations, finds a new research paper by Vlerick Business School. Interestingly, Gen Z is also observed to be more willing to pay for exclusive, on-trend brands compared to older generations. This indicates a unique consumer profile that values both ethical practices and exclusivity. The research was undertaken by Frank Goedertier, Professor of Marketing at Vlerick Business School, alongside Bert Weijters Professor of Consumer Research and Psychology at Ghent University and Joeri Van den Bergh, Co-founder of Human8 and Adjunct…
Two iconic names in Italian craftsmanship, Badiani and Slitti, have joined forces to bring customers a taste of Italy’s finest sweet creations, blending the best in artisanal gelato and award-winning chocolate. United by a shared commitment to tradition, quality, and innovation, this partnership celebrates the art of Italian luxury combining Badiani’s famous gelato with Slitti’s award-winning chocolate. Since 1989, Slitti has been a symbol of excellence in the world of fine chocolate, crafting masterpieces at its factory in Monsummano Terme, Tuscany. With origins as a coffee roastery in 1969, Slitti blends decades of expertise with a passion for the finest…
Workers are punished for ignoring AI recommendations and making their own decisions, even if the decision is justified and leads to a better outcome, according to new research by Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and ESMT Berlin. In fact, the researchers found that managers punished workers, through lower bonus payments, when they swayed from AI recommendations, clearly showing that in many organisations there is an over-reliance on AI and algorithms. These findings come from research by Prof Dr Mirko Kremer, Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Frankfurt School, Francis De Véricourt, Academic Director of the Institute for Deep…