Employers are concerned that many are entering the working world without the developed life skills necessary for the job, according to a new study. Nearly half surveyed by charity Central YMCA admitted they believe they need to teach basic work skills to a young recruit before they’re comfortable trusting them as a good employee. Believing […]
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Young people lack basic life skills, bosses say
Princess Diana fashion show celebrates her life 20 years later
Princess Diana fashion show celebrates her life 20 years later Kensington Palace has launched its new fashion exhibition exploring the style of Diana, Princess of Wales. ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ hopes to ‘trace the evolution’ of the style of Diana through her life. To reflect her style and generation, guests were welcomed into the palace’s […]
Publishing CEO pay could create fairer UK wages
Consulting company Mercer believes CEOs should compare their pay to the UK living wage in attempts to create a fairer working environment. The statement comes following the UK government’s review on corporate governance, which aims to produce a direct comparison in pay between an employee and their CEO. While they hope to address concerns of […]
London becoming more cost effective for non-UK businesses despite Brexit
Central London has dropped to the third most expensive business travel destination according to a study by data specialists ECA International. Falling from second place last year, it has come as a surprise to experts expecting London to become a less favourable destination following last year’s EU referendum. The results show that the capital city […]
Meet the women rocking the tech world on International Women’s Day
QA, the UK’s leading technology training and apprenticeship organisation, has created a film to inspire women into technology careers for International Women’s Day. Last week, QA uncovered that nearly half of women were actively discouraged from starting a career in tech. This worrying revelation is highly conceivable, shown by the fact that women represent just […]




