Blogs

Attracting talented people is only half the challenge—keeping them is where many organisations struggle. Learn why career development is one of the most effective retention strategies for SMEs, why mindset matters as much as technical ability, and how accessible leadership development can help businesses build confidence, resilience and future leaders, regardless of their size.

Most companies, when asking an existing client for a referral, focus on whether the potential new client will sign up, but in fact, the changes resulting from the referrer making a recommendation are just as important.

A practical breakdown of why global supply chains are being redesigned, and what it means for businesses that trade internationally. Covers the real cost of resilience, how major economies are reshuffling production, and why efficiency alone is no longer enough to stay competitive.

In the world of HR, "redundancy" is often a word wrapped in clinical language: restructure, headcount reduction, consultation periods. But for the person sitting across the desk from you, it’s rarely about the business case. It’s about their mortgage, their identity, and their Friday nights.

Most people treat PR and marketing as the same department wearing different hats. They're not. Marketing chases demand. PR builds the trust that makes people believe what you say once they've clicked. One fades the moment you stop paying for it. The other compounds for years, and increasingly, it's the thing AI tools are reading when someone asks "who's actually leading in this space."

James Pearse, the new chief technical officer of Intercity, attended the big Microsoft event to help Greater Birmingham Chamber members understand what MCAPS means for them. In short, it’s time to move beyond AI experimentation and focus on AI business outcomes.

Learn how to build an effective employee wellbeing strategy for your SME with this practical five-step guide.

Learn how planning desks keep the show on the road when big political stories break.

Most people want to change someone else's behaviour, but you can't. you can only change your own. When you change how you interact with people, you influence them in a different way.

How confident are you in your compliance inspection process? This practical article explores six simple ways to improve inspection management, reduce risk, stay audit-ready and strengthen compliance across your organisation.

For professional services firms, technology has become a key driver of productivity and growth. This article explores why moving from reactive IT support to a proactive technology strategy can improve client service, strengthen cyber resilience and give businesses the confidence to scale successfully.