it was reported that around 81% of UK office workers spend between four and nine hours sitting at desks each day, with the office environment having a significant impact on their physical health and productivity. Added to that, Spine Health also attributes prolonged periods of sitting to causing lower back pain or worsening an existing back problem. It’s vital then that we all look for ways to help with back pain at work. The causes of back pain at work What causes us to have back pain when we’re working in an office? Well, there are a few contributing factors…
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Through outreach initiatives such as its forthcoming Open House event (2-4 November 2022, Coventry) and its partnership with WorldSkills UK, FANUC UK is inspiring the next generation of innovators and programmers by showing them what a career in robotics engineering actually involves. The robotics engineering industry needs to act now to address the widening skills gap within the sector by nurturing the next generation of talent, says industrial automation innovator FANUC UK. It’s no secret that UK engineering and manufacturing are grappling with a serious skills shortage problem. The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s annual Skills Survey[1] has highlighted an…
Are you planning to take your brand’s marketing campaign forward on Instagram? It can be a game-changer for your brand and help you capture business prospects in large numbers. However, it would be best if you had adequate followers and likes to make the most out of your brand’s presence on the social media platform. Buying Instagram followers is one of the best ways to do it. The organic method is the best way to increase followers on Instagram. You can do the latter online, as many websites sell Instagram packages. Ideally, choose a website that is safe for use…
IBOSS, part of the Kingswood Group and the leading provider of discretionary Managed Portfolio Services (“DFM MPS”) and other investment solutions, is launching a new Passive Portfolio 8. This will be the ninth portfolio to be made available within the Passive MPS range and will contain the highest exposure to equities of 90%. The offering will be available from November 1st 2022. Passive Portfolio 8 will be available on the platform of choice from IBOSS’ list of available MPS platform providers. The addition has been led by adviser demand to cover as many risk options as possible and complement Portfolio…
Millennium Consulting are pleased to announce they have been accredited by the Good Business Charter, an accreditation which organisations in the UK can sign up to in recognition of responsible business practices, and can now be known for their responsible business practices, such as contracts, fairer working hours, employee wellbeing, environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing. It measures behaviour over 10 components: real living wage, fairer hours and contracts, employee well-being, employee representation, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, paying fair tax, commitment to customers, ethical sourcing, and prompt payment. An organisation must meet all 10 commitments to receive GBC accreditation. “Millennium…
At some point, it’s likely that you’ve made at least one poor financial decision, which has ultimately hurt your credit rating in some way, shape, or form. Whether you’ve missed a payment on your credit card or loan, been late on an installment of your car payment, gone overboard with your credit card spending and racked up high-interest debt—or maybe even filed bankruptcy—there’s no denying that poor financial decisions can negatively affect your credit score. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to maintain good credit and achieve the financial future you’ve always wanted with the help of Strive Credit Repair’s…
FARMERS are being urged to be extra vigilant to avoid becoming a victim of rural crime over the winter months. As the clocks go back and the long dark evenings draw in, rural properties and agricultural businesses typically become prime targets for thieves who operate under the cover of darkness. With the clocks going back on Sunday, October 30, signalling the end of British Summer Time, a leading insurance broker specialising in agriculture, tourism and hospitality and rural-based businesses, is providing advice to farmers to make their properties safe from any intruders. Paul Graham, the Managing Director of H&H Insurance…
If you are looking for a sunny holiday fix this winter but don’t have the time or budget (or patience!) to fly further afield, then fear not as Wizz Air has put together popular winter sun destinations which are cheaper to visit and closer to home. Wizz Air Tenerife, Canary Islands Average temperature of 22°C with 6 hours of sunshine Not just popular as a summer destination, Brits tend to visit Tenerife all year round. With its location just off the African coast, Tenerife boasts higher temperatures and more hours of sunshine during the winter than other European destinations, but…
Levels of tool theft in the UK – a crime which already impacts 4 in 5 tradespeople – are predicted to increase as a result of the cost of living crisis, according to a new report. As the economic squeeze continues, over half (58%) of tradespeople believe that a rise in tool theft is inevitable. Tool theft is already having a significant impact on tradespeople across the UK, with a staggering four in five (78%) being directly affected by the crime – totalling an estimated £2.8bn worth of tools stolen across the UK. Three in five (59%) have experienced tool…
A financial advisor can help you invest and grow your money in ways consistent with your goals and values. The role of an advisor may include providing expert advice about the buying, trading, or selling of assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate. But the scope of an advisor’s work goes far beyond these traditional roles. That’s because today’s consumers seek advisors who can help them manage their financial lives, including insurance and taxes, estate planning, wills and trusts, and even some day-to-day personal finance decisions. 6 critical attributes of a sound financial advisor 1. Good financial advisors have extensive…
