Balancing safety measures with tight budgets in government-funded organisations
Nick Wilson, Director of Health & Safety Services, and James Tamm, Director of Legal Services at Ellis Whittam, explain how those within education, local government and the charity sector can sustain safety measures in the workplace despite financial constraints.
Healthcare systems must uncover data blind spots to drive change post-COVID-19
Dr Anas Nader, CEO at Patchwork Health explains why healthcare providers must make greater efforts to gather, analyse and act upon data blind spots to drive change post-COVID-19.
What can we expect for the future of remote working ahead of 1st August?
Pete Braithwaite, COO at Kit Online, explains what we can expect for the future of remote working ahead of the 1st August when employers will legally be allowed to ask staff to come back into the office.
The implications of ‘working from home’ overseas
Member firms of Ius Laboris, examine the various issues, such as tax, social security, immigration and the employment implications employers should consider before agreeing to an employee’s request to work from home when ‘home’ is not in the UK.
Reshaping the economy to put people first
Jane Aslanidis, Senior Manager at the Centre for Public Impact, discusses the urgent need to reshape the economy to put people first.
What does higher education need to do to ensure successful blended learning?
Stewart Watts, Vice-President EMEA, D2L, explores how UK universities can best prepare themselves for blended learning, a mix of online curriculums and offline experiences.
How can we combat loneliness in care homes?
Red Homes Healthcare discuss the mental health crisis in care homes and explore what can be done to prevent loneliness.
How COVID has expedited Government’s response to the digital skills gap
Justin Cooke, Chief Content and Partnerships Officer at FutureLearn, discusses how COVID has expedited the Government’s response to upskilling and reskilling the workforce to tackle the digital skills gap.
Could tech restore consumer confidence and help rebuild the economy?
Steve Ainsworth, director of operational safety at Northgate Public Services, explores how technology created for tasks such as policing and crowd management could be used to re-build consumer confidence.
Why remote learning can power your business
Sean Farrington, SVP EMEA, Pluralsight, discusses why remote learning can power businesses today and in the future.
How entrepreneurs can stay visible during the Brexit rollercoaster
Lauran Bush, Consultant at EP Business in Hospitality, advises how entrepreneurs can stay visible during the Brexit rollercoaster.
How can consumers cut down on unnecessary plastic waste?
Here, we talk to James Dutton, CEO and founder of PATCH, to find out why reducing unnecessary plastic waste is so important, and how consumers can get started on their plastic-free journey this July.
What impact can AI have on town planning?
Robin Barber, Product Owner of Built Environment at Arcus Global, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role in town planning.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) proven to relieve menstrual pain
A new study has shown that intrauterine devices (IUDs) can successfully relieve menstrual pain in adolescents and young women with disabilities.
New endoscopic device to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19
A team of researchers have developed a new device to provide added protection for healthcare workers against COVID-19 during endoscopic procedures.
Genetic variant acts as a natural epidural, relieving pain in childbirth
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered a genetic variant that acts as a natural epidural, explaining why some women do not need pain relief during childbirth.
5 ways to prevent data breaches and cyber attacks
The British Assessment Bureau has compiled a list of 5 preventative measures for organisations to avoid data breaches and cyber attacks.
The challenges of COVID-19 human infection trials
Professor Martin Michaelis and Dr Mark Wass, School of Biosciences at University of Kent, explain the long and infamous history of human infection trials.
Early menstruation linked to a 50% increase in menopause symptoms
According to researchers from the University of Queensland, early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats by 50%.
Can lavender aid those who struggle with insomnia?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores how aromatherapy is fast emerging as a form of alternative medicine for many health conditions, including insomnia.