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Weekend reviews are more likely to be negative. Mannheim researchers analysed 400 million online ratings and found that reviews written on weekends received fewer 5-star and more 1- to 3-star ratings than those written during the week, with the strongest effect observed in workplace-related feedback.
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WorkL’s 2026 list reveals how culture and wellbeing drive success. The latest World’s Happiest Workplaces ranking names Amazon, Accenture, and Disney among global leaders investing in employee happiness as a business performance metric.
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Senior leaders are falling for phishing more than entry-level staff. The human layer of cybersecurity has shifted — and boardrooms are now the weakest link. Data from Yubico and others suggest a widening awareness gap between confidence at the top and caution on the front line.
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Reformer Pilates businesses grew 948% year-on-year. New data from Protectivity reveals that fitness, creative, and cleaning businesses are the UK’s fastest-growing ventures as self-employment continues to shape the post-pandemic economy.
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A first-of-its-kind cyberwar documentary will debut at Black Hat. Midnight in the War Room will premiere at Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas, marking a milestone collaboration between cybersecurity leaders and storytellers exploring the human toll of cyber conflict and defence.
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GoodData reported record Q4 growth in product innovation and AI. The company’s strong finish to 2025 included the launch of its Intelligence Layer, an expansion in financial services, and accessibility milestones confirming compliance with international standards for inclusive, governed analytics.
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Young adults are spending to reclaim control of their time. New data shows 25–34-year-olds are twice as likely as older generations to pay for convenience — outsourcing routine chores to protect rest, hobbies, and social time. The shift marks a broader effort to ease burnout and restore balance.
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The UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, rebounding from October’s fall. The surprise increase was driven by a recovery in services and manufacturing activity, but with quarterly growth still flat and construction output down, economists say this brief improvement masks a deeper pattern of stagnation rather than sustained recovery.
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TSMC’s fourth-quarter profit hit a record NT$505.7 billion. The world’s top contract chipmaker reported a 35 per cent rise in earnings on surging AI demand, lifting revenue to NT$1.05 trillion and prompting a multi-billion-dollar capital-spending increase for 2026.
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Purbeck Insurance Services has launched Purbeck Reinsurance Limited in Guernsey. The move strengthens the company’s long-term commitment to UK SME directors and deepens its direct participation in personal guarantee insurance risk through a new quota share arrangement with its fronting insurer.