Improving sales and cashflow in the second quarter of 2024 saw UK business conditions returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC). Over half (58 per cent) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) responding Read more

Almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of HR professionals said their organisations delivered an “excellent”  employee experience compared with only 20 per cent of employees who said the same, according to a survey by Benefex.

The situation has got worse Read more

Retailers have had a torrid time over the past four years – with many having to rapidly roll out online-only services during the pandemic. While there will be a continuing focus on developing technology-based services, physical stores seem here Read more

Doing business has become more difficult and uncertain since 2021 and shortages of talent in key areas are hampering risk management efforts, according to a recent survey by Aon.

While the risk rankings of the bi-annual survey show Read more

Businesses around the globe are likely to look to cut costs because of the rising risk of inflation.

In the eurozone, inflation hit 3 per cent last month, for example. That compares to its annual target of only 2 Read more

Businesses are facing inflationary pressures according to the Bank of England (BOE).

Both the BOE’s chief economist Andy Haldane and its external monetary policy expert Michael Saunders have warned that the UK could be in for a rocky ride. Read more

The number of businesses experiencing ten or more supply chain disruptions rose in from 4.8 per cent to 27.8 per cent during 2020, according to a report by BCI.

BCI’s Supply chain resilience report 2021 found that most organisations Read more