I read your article on the shortlisting of the top three job applicants. Does it apply only to management jobs or all kinds of jobs? What’s the best procedure? — Wind BlownCreating a shortlist of candidates is not easy or simple. It’s not about identifying
Powered Now CEO Shares Tips on Growing Your BusinessThursday 5 September, 2024In today’s fast-paced business world, many entrepreneurs dream of growing their one-man band into a successful and thriving company. But how do you make that dream a reality? Benjamin Dyer, CEO of Powered Now,
INTECSA, a leading global engineering and consultancy firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Lisbon to enhance its capabilities in key sectors and reinforce its global presence. The office, located in the capital city of Portugal, will allow the company to better
On Saturday, August 24th, 2024, Frederike Gardiner, daughter of local fashion designer Beatrice von Tresckow, tied the knot with businessman Caldon Pike in a stunning ceremony held at Cheltenham Ladies College in Cheltenham. The event not only celebrated the love between the happy couple, but
The UK Government is expected to increase the state pension by more than £400 a year, following criticism of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s decision to means-test the winter fuel allowance. Treasury calculations suggest that the full state pension could rise in line with average earnings due to
Topshop and Topman, once among the UK’s most iconic clothing brands, are set for a comeback as their website is relaunched following ASOS’s sale of a majority stake in the brands for £135 million. Danish clothing group Heartland, the parent company of Bestseller, will hold a
The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Regional Edition proudly celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit, honoring a new elite of industry leaders spearheading inclusive entrepreneurship across Asia. Set in Bangkok, Thailand, this year’s awards highlighted leading business leaders and enterprises who have championed inclusivity, broken barriers
Labour’s plan to mandate that developers build affordable housing on at least 50% of “grey belt” land could render 80% of small development sites unviable, according to research by tech firm Viability. The study suggests that reducing the requirement to 35% would significantly improve feasibility,
The proportion of former rental properties entering the sales market has reached a record high, driven by landlords’ concerns over a potential rise in capital gains tax (CGT) in the forthcoming budget, according to property website Rightmove. Currently, 18% of properties for sale were previously
The Labour government is expected to abandon plans for a ‘British Isa,’ a scheme initially proposed by the previous Conservative administration to encourage investment in UK stocks. The move comes amid concerns that the initiative would complicate the individual savings account (Isa) market rather than effectively
Fentimans, a renowned maker of traditional soft drinks since 1905, has warned that proposed government plans to introduce a glass tax could threaten the company’s future. The tax, part of an “extended producer responsibility” initiative by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is
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