Whenever people talk about how powerful or successful a company or business is, all you might think of is an environment where every one works like a robot and staff are programmed to deliver before deadlines by default. But a business that wants to expand should not be run by employees who fear the management or act too competitively like they are taking part in the Hunger Games. The success of a company is basically dependent on a lot of factors including how the workers team up to fill their roles and still fulfill the long term goals of the…
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Once upon time, ‘accounting in the clouds’ would have sounded more like a knock-off Beatles song than actual reality. Now, we’ve become used to this sophisticated technology. Developments in FinTech have meant that, in the world of modern accounting, the sky is no longer the limit. Contractor accountants, 3 Wise Bears say that not only is cloud-based and online accounting commonplace, it is better for the modern world of business, with freelance culture, startups and remote working businesses remaining popular. These developments can make it easy to lose sight of the fact that civilisations were developing financial structures millennia ago.…
Lawrence Bossidy, a former executive for GE, once stated that “at the end of the day you bet on people, not strategies.” But as with any bet, you need to have a good handle on your odds before you actually put your money down. That may be difficult to do in the world of recruitment, but you can often tell the potential quality of the talent you find by where you’re searching for it. No matter the size of your company—whether you’re GE or an SME—you might think it will be difficult to find the right staff to fill vacancies.…
There’s been no shortage of expensive football transfers this season. From defenders and midfielders to strikers, many of the world’s most impressive and talented footballers have earned eight-figure sums as part of exclusive acquisitions and transfer deals. All in all, European teams have spent more than £2 billion this season on new players, with most of the record-setting fees found in the Premier League. It’s easy to understand why so many clubs are willing to invest in new players. Great players produce great results, which can earn teams extra attention and attendance, while giving fans the opportunity to buy merchandise…
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology with a big future. In essence, it’s a simple technology that uses electromagnetic fields to track tags attached to objects. However, it’s the information stored in those tags and the applications it can be used for that are transforming everything from health care to retail. To illustrate this, we’ll look at six ways RFID is reshaping the future. Smart RFID fitting rooms for clothing stores RFID is set to revolutionise the way we try clothes on in fitting rooms. The new technology equips the cubicles with interactive RFID kiosks that scan the clothing and…
The high street has suffered something of a retail apocalypse during the past two years, both in the UK and across the pond in the US. In Britain, department store chain BHS collapsed, the biggest high street failure since Woolworths went bust in 2008. In the States, retail giants Macy’s and Sears announced hundreds of store closures, while high street stalwarts Urban Outfitters, American Eagle and Lululemon all reported new multi-year lows. The high street crisis comes as more and more customers take their spending online. However, some companies are focusing on ‘future-proofing’ their stores with the integration of technology…
Sash windows that are over a hundred years old are so well built, that in some cases double glazing them is actually possible without causing any issue to the structure of the sash itself. When this upgrade is possible, thousands of pounds can be saved in joinery costs, as well as maintaining beautifully slender and elegant period character. The advantage of this service to Mansion Blocks and conservation areas is game changing. They now have an option to make their leaky old Victorian properties warm and comfortable. With so many sash windows concentrated in London, there’s even council guidance to…
According to wellbeing figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), depression and anxiety levels are on the rise, with only 29.2% of people experiencing high levels of satisfaction with their lives overall. Meanwhile, 19.7% of people admitted they had experienced anxiety or depression in 2016, up from 18.3% the previous year. With mental health illnesses on the rise, it’s important to recognise and highlight the little steps that can have a hugely beneficial influence on mental wellbeing. Practice meditation to help against feeling mentally distressed Mindfulness is all the rage at the moment, moving beyond its Buddhist origins and…
The Premier League is famous for more than just incredible skill and exciting games — many of its players are among the highest paid athletes in professional sport. Few tournaments are as competitive as the Premier League, resulting in incredible pressure for teams to acquire and retain the best players available. As such, salaries are high and deals that cost tens of millions of pounds are far from uncommon. There’s also a lot of interest in the top players from fans, many of whom place paid and free bets on the league’s top performers. Have you ever wondered which Premier…
Show business has a long and unfortunate relationship with cultural appropriation. Its an irreversible part of Hollywood history, ingrained by such performances as John Wayne as Genghis Khan and Laurence Olivier playing Othello in blackface makeup. But we’re now in 2017. The world is globalised, cultures have intertwined and we are no longer defined by national borders, skin colour or place of worship. So surely, appropriation in the arts is something that has been left behind in the black and white films and vintage vinyls of yesteryear? Wrong. Cultural appropriation is rife, but A-Listers aren’t getting away with it…
