2 in 3 SME owners put financial success ahead of mental health
Nearly two-thirds of SME business owners admit to ‘deprioritising’ their mental health in favour of financial success, according to research. A study of 500 SME owners found 63 per cent have overlooked their personal well-being due to the pressures of running a business. More than one in five (22 per cent) have sacrificed friendships in…
Top 10 Best and Worst WFH behaviours revealed
A new study by Premier Inn reveals that over half of UK workers (53%) find their colleagues less annoying when working remotely The top three most annoying behaviours included slow responses to emails (61%), background noise on calls (60%) and eating on camera (59%) The most endearing behaviours colleagues display while working remotely include messaging to ask how you are (64%), replying quickly (62%) and…
ShinyShiny: Facebook pulls facial recognition system
Facebook's facial recognition system will be shut down and faceprints will be deleted for over a billion people, the social media giant has announced. The technology automatically identifies users in pictures and videos but Facebook has decided to remove it, citing increased concerns about its use. Jerome Pesenti, vice president of artificial intelligence at Facebook, wrote…
10 things ‘Sleepy Brits’ do to wake up in the morning
Sleepy Brits hit the alarm snooze button for at least 15 minutes each morning and function on ‘autopilot’ until they feel fully awake - half an hour after starting work. A study of 2,000 adults found the average alarm is set for 6.54am, before they actually get out of bed at 7.12am. But it’s another 29 minutes before people feel awake and ready to start the day – although men need an…
6 ways to make your social media images stand out
Emeka Ikechi, Director, Vanity Studios, gives his tips on how to make your social media images have more impact.... Good photography comes down to three essentials: lighting, composition, and background. It’s important that you think about these when selecting images for your social media accounts. 1. LIGHTING The number one rule is: don’t use your…
5 ways hybrid working can boost your mental health
As awareness of mental health grows, Regus offers its five ways hybrid working can improve work-life balance and happiness among employees... According to a recent survey of 300 chief executives and senior managers in the UK by global recruitment firm Robert Half, almost 50% of employers were concerned that burnout will become widespread among staff…
Over half adults don’t care about fast fashion impact, claims survey
Nearly half of adults (45 per cent) have admitted they don't care about the impact of purchasing fast fashion - despite 71 per cent agreeing it's one of the largest contributors to the current climate crisis. Shocking new research has uncovered Brits' views and understanding of the role fast fashion plays on the detrimental effects…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Facebook name change, TikTok tic worry
Facebook has changed its corporate brand to Meta Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta as part of a major rebrand. The company said it would better "encompass" what it does, as it broadens its reach beyond social media into areas like virtual reality (VR). The change does not apply…
Top 40 ways in which Brits get a boost – good news tops the list
Brits need three 'boosts' to get them through a typical day - with the first required as early as 9:12am. Research of 2,000 adults revealed those aged between 18-24 need the most boosts, with adults between 55-64 requiring the least. The biggest pick-me-ups were found to be getting some good news, the sun shining and…
ShinyShiny roundup: Fancy a £500K hoverbike anyone?
ALI Technologies hoverbike costs nearly £500,000. Image: ALI Technologies A Japanese start-up is hoping to convince motorists to swap their cars for a $680,000 (£495,000) hoverbike. ALI Technologies' XTurismo Limited Edition went on sale in Japan, earlier on Wednesday. Electronics giant Mitsubishi and footballer Keisuke Honda are two backers of the…
