Day: 1 February 2024
2024 Promises Another Year of Uncertainty When all Business wants is Stability
Whatever you think of the merits of HS2, it is unquestionable that the project suffered from stops, starts, redesigns and complications – all of which contributed to the spiralling costs. That shouldn’t surprise anyone. Uncertainty increases risk and costs then rise as parties try to mitigate the risk or be compensated for accepting it. The […]
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Confidence Breeds Confidence
It was disappointing, but not surprising, that companies in the South East have reported lower confidence in their own business prospects, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. What can we do to turn this around given the challenging economic climate? Confidence breeds confidence, just like success breeds success. The survey […]
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‘Time to Talk Day’ encourages conversations about mental health
A survey conducted by Censuswide as part of today’s Time to Talk Day, the nation’s biggest conversation about mental health, run by mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, has unearthed key insights into the state of employee mental wellbeing.
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Strong start to 2024 for South East business confidence
Business confidence in the South East rose three points during January to 32%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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