Matching together work-appropriate outfits to wear Monday to Friday tends to be a rather stressful and expensive process for the most of us- let alone the investments we make for our weekend clothing attire too. Although having the freedom to choose what we want to wear at work every day is an exciting concept, those who do this will know that the novelty of such wears down eventually- and the financial burden soon takes its toll on our annual free spending. Even more so than what you might think too. From a business owners’ perspective, you might not have even…
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The word culture often evokes strong feelings of social integration, of learning, and of understanding other ways of life. In today’s society, what we consider stylish or attractive is evolving as the world around us becomes smaller. We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but what we class is beautiful is heavily influenced by culture. Youthfulness dominates American society, with natural skin, and fair skin, coveted in Europe and Asia, respectively. Here, we take a look at how Asian beauty and fashion has influenced Western culture and important issues around borrowing from another culture. Beauty…
Despite Brexit uncertainty, in 2019, the UK remained in the top spot for Forbes’ annual Best Countries for Business list. The country maintained relatively high ranks in terms of innovation, workforce, and minimal tax burdens. However, while many businesses find success in the UK, there are some which fail to stay afloat. Small businesses are the most likely to close, with 20 per cent of SMEs shutting within the first year and a staggering 60 per cent by the third year. This is a concerning figure. However, it’s not only small businesses that risk failure. Even our favourite big businesses…
The gaming industry is undergoing a revolution. What has previously been a male-dominated world is undergoing a shift in dynamic. As an industry that is bucking the pandemic trend and experiencing growth in interest and career ambition, a new world of exploration and creativity is harnessing opportunities – opportunities for women to enter a landscape they have previously been ostracised from. A Global Web Index report on The World of Gaming at the end of 2020 revealed that the social gaming arena continues to be male-dominated, with a 63-37% split of users. Beyond the playing of games though, more damning…
Technology has come a long way in the past decade, and the telecom industry is no exception. Since 2010, this sector has seen incredible advancements and the worldwide revenue of telecom services is estimated to be €1,130 billion. This year, we have seen an overwhelming move towards mobile and flexible working — a trend that was already in place before the lockdown made it a necessity. Thanks to the telecom industry and the innovations that we are predicting to see over the coming years, working remotely is set to be more efficient than ever before. The advancements of telecoms It…
Sustainability has never been so urgent. Brands, celebrities, and the general public are all beginning to turn towards sustainable options, championing everything from eco-friendly fashion to conscious travel brands. The royal family is no exception to this movement, and many of Britain’s royals have been seen to make big steps towards a greener way of living. From nifty electric cars to eco-activism and sustainable wardrobes, let’s find out which of our royals are paving the way and think about how we can emulate their efforts in our own lives. The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is famed for always looking…
“WALKIES!” The sound dogs across the nation love to hear. Dogs desperately need their daily walks whether that is done by the owner or a professional dog walker. However, do you know which ones are best to walk together? There are many different factors you need to consider including size, temperament, and personality. Whether you just walk your dogs for fun or do it as a profession, we will discuss which dogs are best to walk together. Matching breeds together Here we have created a table showing the which of the most popular breeds according to Rover.com are best to…
Equality and inclusivity are high on any workplace’s priorities — after all, employers are keen to make sure their workers are comfortable and happy in order to be more productive. However, according to Totaljobs, 60% of transgender employees have suffered workplace discrimination. The same study revealed over half of trans workers felt they had to hide the fact they are trans from their co-workers. More positively, 51% of those asked said they felt that acceptance of transgender workers had improved recently, thanks to media coverage. Yet, there is still work to be done, as Totaljobs’ report found that transgender workers…
“If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished your first task of the day.” Former US Navy Seal William H. McRaven’s book is aptly named Make Your Bed. As well as earning a place as #1 bestseller, it is also thought as one of the greatest self-help guides out there. Making your bed might seem silly — you might think that nobody will see it, it’s a waste of time, or you’ll only be sleeping in it again anyway. But that is a negative outlook, others looking to improve their life might say “absolutely”. Do you think…
2020 was an ever-changing landscape for businesses across the country. In the world of marketing, businesses were required to be more reactive than proactive, and switch tactics from offline to online. NBS, the construction technology platform provider, which gives a digital route to market for professionals who supply to the construction industry via manufacturing marketing, recently held a webinar with a panel of marketing experts. In the webinar, the panellists discussed which strategies and activities manufacturers should look to include in their 2021 marketing plans. This article focuses on the key talking points and recommendations for how the industry can…
