The sharp slowdown we’ve seen in productivity since 2008 has been a puzzle for some time now. As part of the UK Commission’s work on improving our understanding of the puzzle, we have – together with our partners LLAKES – …
When will robots replace our jobs? How can new technologies help to reskill and upskill workers? What are the challenges in managing a dispersed global workforce? These were just some of the issues raised at the International Risk and Horizon …
The role of London and its economic role in the economy of the South East, as well as the wider UK, has been well discussed. From outlandish property price stories to worries about the “vacuum cleaner effect”, it is not …
My business is brewing. At Brains Brewery we recognise that innovation is essential for long term success. We operate a micro-brewery in which our brewers have the freedom to be bold and imaginative. The craft beers they produce are then …
Looking back over the last five years, it’s good to see that employers have learnt an important lesson from the previous recession – and that’s the value of their staff. Back in the early 1990s, a relatively shallow recession led …
Everyone remembers their first break. Whether it was a Saturday job doing the paper round, a week or two of work experience at your friend’s dad’s office or a part-time after-school shindig, everyone remembers their first break. It was a …
The nature of work is changing. New developments in technology mean that people need to continually update their knowledge and how they use it. Learning and training are key to making sure businesses have the skills they need to survive …
BAE Systems develops, manufactures and supports some of the most complex machines that exist anywhere on the planet. We have businesses in military aircraft, warships, nuclear submarines and cyber security systems in the UK. With a longer term view of …
What do you need to get a job? Experience. What do you need to get experience? A job. It’s the tireless cycle that affects candidate after candidate, making it almost impossible for millions of talented young people to take their …
I’ve always had a culture of supporting progression in my business. It’s good for me, it’s good for my staff, and it helps my company grow. Believing in the people I work with has set Pyronix apart from the competition. …
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