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SonicWall says SMB cyber gaps remain painfully predictable in 2026. Its new report recasts annual threat research around protection outcomes, arguing that preventable operational failures still drive most small business exposure.
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Paper records remain a stubborn data protection risk for employers. Officeology says thousands of paperwork-related breaches have been reported in recent years, with employee data regularly caught up in late-reported offline incidents.
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March showed Europe’s dealmakers still moving through volatility and scrutiny. The month’s biggest stories centred on cross-border ambition, defensive consolidation, and portfolio reshaping, even as oil shocks, inflation fears, and regulatory questions kept boards cautious.
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HBHR says payroll mistakes are becoming a frontline retention risk. As HMRC changes take effect for the new tax year, the company argues that payroll resilience now sits much closer to employee trust, financial wellbeing, and staff retention.
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UK leaders fear relevance slipping as pressure intensifies at work. New AMBS research found weekly stress, role complexity, and concern about staying competent are converging as senior decision-makers seek more support on AI, digital change, and resilience.
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UK business leaders ended March at their bleakest sentiment reading. New IoD data shows economic confidence fell to a record low as rising costs and geopolitical tensions intensified pressure on investment and operations.
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April reforms push employers from preparation into immediate compliance mode. CIPD says the Employment Rights Act 2025 is now demanding action, with employers needing updated policies, stronger manager briefings, and closer attention to conflict risk as new worker protections take effect.
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Panasonic Connect Europe has appointed Kentaro Ikeda as managing director. The former Asia chief takes over from 1 April 2026 as the business pushes into its next regional growth phase under a wider group realignment.
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Financial services communicators face mounting churn as regulation pressure intensifies. Murray McIntosh says 62% plan to move roles within six months, raising concerns over continuity, messaging, and specialist capability as UK regulatory reform gathers pace.
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Hybrid meetings still drain time despite workplace tech investment levels. Owl Labs found persistent glitches, setup delays, and collaboration friction even as employers push ahead with AI adoption and meeting-room upgrades.