As the deadline of the UK leaving the European Union is around the corner, logistics companies will need meticulous preparation in order to be able to compete in the new market.
When recruiting overseas employees, you can be faced with such things as a language barrier, a difference in work culture/climate/expectations, a time difference that makes meetings difficult, wage expectations, and so much more. It can all be a bit much and, frankly, very overwhelming. So, before you get too caught up in the stress, here are some tips and information you’ll want to know as you dive into recruiting overseas employees.
The European Union has introduced numerous initiatives promoting joint, climate-friendly energy policies. But the EU’s legal means are limited – just how limited they are is the focus of Stefan Storr’s research.
Does it feel like your SME’s marketing efforts have gone stale as of late? Does the business have specific goals set out, yet is failing to meet them due to marketing shortfalls?
When you are running a business, you will want to make sure that it is safe for you and all of your employees. To make sure it is safe, there are certain regulations and checks that need to be carried out. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the top tips to help ensure office safety. Read on to find out some of our expert tips.
The world’s leading private boarding school is proud to announce the opening of the Rosenberg Future Park to encourage planet-centred thinking among students.
Opportunities for contractors in Germany have remained resilient despite the economic impact of the global pandemic, according to a study from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).
With the UK set to leave the EU in a matter of months, leading lawyers are issuing a call to businesses across sectors to make 11th hour preparations to secure their workforces before Brexit. As of 31 December 2020, free movement will end, posing extreme challenges for main and subcontractors, which currently rely on EU migrant labour.
In this article LDN Properties explore the pros and cons of working from home and examine whether or not working from home makes our staff more productive.
October’s 48-hour Prime Day bonanza will top $10bn worldwide, forecasts the home delivery expert ParcelHero. It predicts UK shoppers will spend a record amount snapping up early Christmas gifts before Amazon’s strict new Brexit rules kick in.
From an environmental standpoint, the hunger to focus on sustainability is hardly surprising given the positive impact felt during the lockdown period – some UK cities witnessed drops in nitrogen dioxide pollution by as much as 60 per cent. Perhaps as a direct result of such transformation the UK Government has promised a ‘green recovery’ from the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses will no doubt have a key role to play in this.
There is a clear disconnect between businesses and their customers on most eCommerce websites when compared to a traditional bricks-and-mortar retailer. Some people call this a lack of ‘personal touch’. According to Biteable’s marketing statistics, 72% of customers prefer to learn about products or services via video, and 81% of businesses are now using video as a marketing tool. Simply think of your video content as a sales assistant that can respond to the customer’s questions in a knowledgeable manner and guide the customer to the right product for them.
