Bloom Procurement Services deliver £28 million in social value
Bloom Procurement Services has delivered over £28 million in social value activity in just one year, according to a new report.
Taxpayers money for police and fire brigade services is wasted on fly-tipping
It has been revealed that taxpayers money is being used to clean up fly-tipping incidents as opposed to being allocated to police and fire brigade services.
Could technology be the answer to tackling fraud?
Caroline Bimson, Practice Manager - Business and Digital Consulting, Atkins, explores how the government is tackling fraud and the three key technological developments that can help with their efforts.
Which personality is most likely to follow COVID-19 lockdown rules?
American Psychological Association research found that people low on openness and neuroticism are less likely to follow COVID-19 lockdown rules.
Employers must act quickly to recruit skilled workers from the EU
Mini Setty, partner at Langleys Solicitors, explains why employers need to act quickly if they want to avoid falling foul of Brexit-related barriers to recruitment skilled workers from the EU.
7% of US schools in poorer, ethnic minority populations will open
Data suggests that only 7% of US schools in poorer, ethnic minority populations will open fully this Autumn - policy-makers are struggling between access to education and protection from infection.
Developing an accessible digital presence with users in mind
Danny Bluestone, CEO of Cyber-Duck, stresses the importance of creating an accessible digital presence that is designed to put the user at the heart of the experience, particularly within governments.
Could tiny pendulums be the way to detect dark matter?
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have proposed a novel method for detecting dark matter.
How can government organisations keep websites live in heavy traffic?
Varnish Software explores how government organisations can utilise technology to keep websites live during periods of heavy traffic and why this will be so important both during and post-pandemic.
Tens of thousands of pollution related deaths averted by COVID lockdown
According to a new study, COVID-19 lockdowns across China and Europe have averted tens of thousands of premature deaths related to air pollution.
COVID-19 decreased global carbon emissions by 1551 million tonnes
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research analysed real-time data to understand the impact of this unprecedented lockdown on global carbon emissions.
The art of delivering exceptional customer service in times of crisis
Joanna Swash, CEO of Moneypenny, shares how businesses can ensure that they deliver exceptional customer service during these unsettling times.
Free Wills Month: Why we must confront the taboo of wills
In recognition of Free Wills Month, Andrew Megson, executive chairman of My Pension Expert, stresses that we should not bury our heads in the sand when it comes to arranging a will.
Preventing cybersecurity risks in healthcare
Craig Atkins, Managing Director at 1-Fix Limited, discusses the ongoing problem of cybersecurity risks in healthcare.
Over50s at crisis point as they are overlooked by government support
Paul Green, Founder and CEO of Over50s Money, discusses what he sees as the only options available for the Over50s after being overlooked by the Government when it comes to financial and commercial support during the pandemic.
What is the best way to ‘re-onboard’ furloughed staff?
Paul Sleath, CEO at PEO Worldwide, explores what the best approach is when handling the re-onboarding process of furloughed staff.
Police departments turn to digital transformation to lower costs
As the thin blue line gets thinner, police departments are turning to digital transformation to lower costs. John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE, examines the adoption of new technology here.
Crowdsourcing technology reinvents collaboration for UK diagnostics community
Here we explore how crowdsourcing technology has helped the NHS and the wider diagnostics community in their coronavirus response.
How can we encourage change in leadership roles?
Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren, Authors of The Infinite Leader, discuss how the current education system must change in order to develop leadership roles.
How to stay Off-Payroll compliant so that firms can hire with confidence
Dave Chaplin, CEO of IR35 Shield and author of IR35 & Off-Payroll Explained, urges hirers to act now and prepare for the new Off-Payroll legislation.