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Gen Z is driving science and technology hiring growth nationwide. Employment Hero’s payroll data shows strong year-on-year gains among younger workers in March, with job growth concentrated outside London and wages rising across every generation.
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Greener business travel depends on better systems, not individual effort. Sophie Fleming, Global Head of Trainline Business, argues SMEs need simpler, rail-first booking tools and clearer emissions data to turn sustainability goals into everyday travel decisions.
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Crescendo expands into Europe with an AI-native customer experience platform. The company is using the UK as its regional base for a broader push into AI-led service operations.
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Businesses face highest cost inflation since Truss’ mini-Budget. Rising raw material prices have significantly impacted the UK services sector, contributing to over 80% of GDP, as inflationary pressures increase due to geopolitical tensions and supply concerns.
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Employment Hero launches HeroForce for UK hiring and compliance relief. The model applies Employer of Record infrastructure to domestic employment, with Employment Hero taking on payroll and statutory responsibilities for SMEs.
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inploi has raised fresh capital to expand hiring automation tools. The funding will support UK and US growth, alongside new AI tools for high-volume recruitment.
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PeopleBench has acquired a resilience framework for workforce development strategy. The deal combines workforce analytics with a psychometric tool focused on sustainable performance, adaptability, and wellbeing.
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Skills shortages remain a major growth barrier for Yorkshire businesses. BDO’s latest survey found similar pressure across the Midlands, South East, and South West, with retail, hospitality, and manufacturing affected.
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Payment failures are putting retail and hospitality sales at risk. FreedomPay’s latest study found fast-rising losses during outages, alongside pressure on staff and customer patience.
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SME leaders face intense pressure, but resilience can be built. Contributors from the Help to Grow: Management community outline five practical ways to reduce stress, from setting boundaries and delegating to seeking mentorship, reconnecting with purpose, and investing in leadership development.