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…
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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…
Former JIC chair Baroness Neville-Jones named chair of advisory board New cyber security and business resilience policy centre, The CSBR, has announced its first two policy programmes for the first quarter of 2025. Unsurprisingly given the UK Government’s intention to bring before Parliament during 2025 its bill of the same name, “Cyber security and business resilience” will be one of the programmes. The other will be “AI and healthcare”. The organisation also announced that Baroness Neville-Jones DCMG, a former chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee and later the Minister of State for Security and Counter Terrorism at the Home Office,…
“Hannah” is a red eyed prediction of what our bodies could look like if we continue to live on just 6 hours of sleep a day UK bed specialist Bensons for Beds and sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock explored the effects that a lack of sleep over an extended period of time can have on the human body These include short-term memory loss, skin aging, hair loss, and obesity However, there are various strategies Brits can take to help improve their sleep With the UK in the midst of a tiredness epidemic, and the average Brit only getting 6 hours…
Esteemed British Actor and acclaimed Film Producer Mem Ferda takes a profound step into the literary world by releasing his first poetry anthology, HAPPYAGONY – A Collection of Poems by Mem Ferda. Known for his captivating performances in films like Pusher, Revolver and The Devil’s Double, Ferda now channels his artistic expression into a new medium, unveiling a collection that explores the essence of human experience with unfiltered emotion and insights. Drawing from a tumultuous life filled with dramatic extremes, Ferda’s poetry touches on universal themes such as youth, love, grief, society, and wealth. The anthology emerged from Ferda’s recovery…
Scottish workers are crying out for training and development to boost their efficiency and productivity, but employers are failing to provide the support. That’s according to the latest data from international recruitment expert, Robert Half. Data from the firm’s latest Jobs Confidence Index (JCI) – an economic confidence tracker produced in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) – revealed that 68% of workers in the country feel skills-based training is more beneficial to their job performance than a formal degree. A further 73% indicated the job-specific training is crucial for their career advancement. However, according to…