Corporate culture and values top Gen Z talent wish list. Here’s why
New research reveals that UK small and medium businesses need strong values and corporate cultures to attract and retain Gen Z Talent. more»
Expert: Praseeda Nair
Praseeda Nair is the editorial director of Business Advice, and its sister publication for growing businesses, Real Business. She's an impassioned advocate for women in leadership, and likes to profile business owners, advisors and experts in the field of entrepreneurship and management.
Articles by Praseeda Nair
Is project management the new leadership superpower?
New research shows that workers are happiest at “agile” organisations and would appreciate managers who speak less and listen more. Where do you sit on the boss scale? Here's how to turn your leadership up a notch with ace project management skills. more»
Hiring a finance director? Here are 20 tips to help you get started
Business Advice speaks to Anita Tweats, CEO of The Finance People on how to recruit the right finance director for your SME. Here are her top 20 tips. more»
How to start a recruitment agency
Capitalising on record demand, more Brits than ever before are considering starting a recruitment agency. Here are six key questions to consider when starting a recruitment agency from scratch. more»
Nigerian letter of credit scam exposed, saving exporter £250,000
An international farm equipment dealer is counting their lucky stars after they avoided a very dodgy export deal. Here's how and international trade advisory group, Business West helped a small business stay vigilant. more»
Operations management explained: 3 rules of thumb for every COO
Melissa Powell, the COO of The Allure Group, outlines best practices for chief operations officers, specifically how to build a positive culture and not let small problems become big ones. When dealing with issues, no matter the size, it is best to zero in on them and quickly identify viable solutions, she writes. Here are her top tips. more»
The SME employer’s guide to building trust in your leadership
New research reveals bad news for CEOs in the trust department. Employees trust their CEOs less than they did seven years ago, which leads to a drop in morale, engagement and productivity. Here's what you can do to steer your startup with a trust injection. more»
Over 300K UK businesses wrongly believe they are Making Tax Digital compliant
Small businesses are urged to double check that they really are Making Tax Digital compliant before they face complications. more»
UK workers say they’re ready for a 4-day work week. Are you?
Three in four working Brits say they can do their job to the same standard in four days as they do in five. This according to a job site Indeed, which surveyed 2000 full-time employees on what work means to them today, against the backdrop of jobseeker trends from the last five years. more»
This will save you time. Guaranteed.
Here, Beth Hood shares a handy time management mnemonic, CLEAR, that keeps her on top of her schedule all the time, every time. more»
