British businesses arenโt keeping themselves protected against data attacks, according to a new study. Identity management provider OneLogin has revealed that former employees are a major yet silent security risk, with many IT supervisors aware that ex-workers can still access the corporate network. More than half of workers who leave a company donโt lose their […]
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Ex-employees are the biggest threat to British businesses
30 Euston Square introduces online booking system
Event organisers looking for a simple yet instantaneous result in their search for central London meeting spaces or private dining can now make bookings directly through 30 Euston Squareโs website. The revolutionary new system provides greater flexibility and an immediate response, making it easier than ever to book the venueโs 18 modern ground-floor meeting rooms, […]
Businesses say staff hesitant to adopt digital practices
A new report highlights some of the greatest challenges organisations are facing as they approach the next digital frontier, one of which is a lack of willingness from employees to adopt to new practices. The โState of the Digital Nationโ report by Agilisys, a specialist for the public sector, draws on findings from a survey […]
Worst LinkedIn mistakes revealed
LinkedIn is becoming a major factor in the recruiting process. Searching an applicantโs name online will usually lead to finding their LinkedIn profile topping of the page, so making sure your profile is up to scratch is vital. Examining the worst LinkedIn profiles found by recruiters, the Fast Company has listed how to avoid the […]
Lack of digital skills harming UK productivity
A lack of digital skills among the UK workforce is causing problems in the boardroom and contributing to low productivity, a new survey suggests. The average British worker still regularly fails to set up presentations without support from the IT department, according to a survey of IT professionals conducted by independent research agency Vanson Bourne […]
App of the week: FinderVenue
Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpfulย apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we get some help sourcing a venue for events from FinderVenue. An intro to FinderVenue […]
A memo from Sarah Sharp
Sarah Sharp of SmartPA highlights the need for VAs and PAs to harness the power of technology and the importance of adapting to change in order to make yourselves indispensable I have been running my own virtual PA business for over a year now. Itโs the best thing I ever did for my family life. […]
Only 1 in 4 UK firms undertake technical testing of their cyber security defences
The governmentโs Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2017 demonstrates UK businessโ soft underbelly when it comes to cyber-attack vulnerability. According to the report, only a third of companies have a formal security policy in place and only one quarter of businesses have undertaken technical testing to evaluate their cyber security spending. A headlong leap into poorly-defined […]
Almost 40% of Millennials are choosing their careers based on TV
TV is playing a major role in helping the younger generation make career choices as a study reveals that 39% of Millennials have been inspired to take up a profession based on a TV show. Medical and police procedurals top the countryโs favourite programmes to watch, with lawyers, police officers and doctors topping the most […]
Brits spend 120 hours a year on smartphones at work
The average British worker spends as many as 120 hours per year using their smartphones in the workplace, according to new research. Research of 2,012 UK adults carried out by gadgets and technology etailer LaptopsDirect.co.uk has revealed more than three quarters (84%) admit to using their smartphones during working hours. 78% regularly respond to text […]
Meet the women rocking the tech world on International Womenโs Day
QA, the UKโs leading technology training and apprenticeship organisation, has created a film to inspire women into technology careers for International Womenโs 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 […]
The Meetings Show to collaborate with Meeting Design Institute to bring The Future of Meetings back in 2017
After its successful launch in 2016, Meeting Design Institute is bringing the Future of Meetings concept back to The Meetings Show at Olympia London from 13-15 June 2017. The initiative gives start-up businesses with less thanย 10 staff and less than three yearsโ experience in the meetings and events industry a chance to showcase theirย products and […]
UK employees rate technology and digital skills as essential at work
Nearly half (46%) of British workers would like wearable devices equipped with health apps added to their employee benefits package, according new research from technology company Ricoh UK. The findings form part of Ricohโs new report in partnership with polling company Censuswide into digital workplace trends. The Digital Dexterity: Denied report includes detailed polling of […]
LinkedIn, Stanford and Spire study finds health trackers significantly reduce stress and boost performance in the workplace
The LinkedIn Corporation and Stanford Universityโs Mind & Body Lab, together with Spire, the world’s first wearable device to track breathing patterns, has unveiled the results of the first and only known study of wearable technology and health trackersย in a corporate setting for stress management. The results of the 30-day study were compelling, showing that […]
Back to basics: Skills to succeed in a digital world
As theย UK becomes a powerhouse of digital skills and innovation, businesses need to ensure skills are at the top of the workplace agenda. Digital recruitment specialist Forward Role Recruitment has spoken to a number of industry experts to get the low-down on the kind of skills employees need to succeed in a digital world. Attention […]
Spending too much time searching the web and comparing sites when booking business travel? Redfern Travel has the perfect solution
Every year businesses spend too much time and money on sourcing and booking business travel. The responsibility for arranging business trips for your boss and other execs can prove to be far from smooth sailing for even the most proficient PA. What if you were told that by making a simple switch you could save […]
App of the week: Polaris Office
Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpfulย apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we create easy documents with Polaris Office. An intro to Polaris Office Back when we […]
Public sector falling behind on digital revolution
World statistics show that the public sector is lagging behind in the current digital revolution thatโs having a significant impact on the UK business world. Digital expert Dorset Creative is urging the public sector to learn how efficiency of their everyday operations could improve by incorporating digital technologies to streamline processes. As the pace of […]