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Stress is something that a lot of us face on a daily basis. Whether it’s at work, at home, or at school, the majority of people in the UK have had to deal with stress in some way shape or form at some point in their lives.

This week (Monday 7th – Friday 11th October) is National Customer Service week. It's a week designated to celebrate the work of customer service workers across the UK, who provide crucial support in all different industries.

From October 2024, employers will need to comply with a new duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment of employees. This follows the passing of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

Business skills are crucial at any level. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a team leader, or even a CEO, everyone can learn new skills and a fresh perspective from online learning. Today’s job market is fast-paced, unpredictable, and at times tough – Discover what business skills are, and how you can develop them with online courses.

Mental health is one of the biggest topics of discussion globally, and for good reason. For many years mental health was seen as a taboo subject, and definitely not one that would be discussed in the workplace. Times have changed, and now it’s time for everyone to recognise just how important mental health support is.

Cyber-crime is on the rise in the UK, with 50% of UK businesses reporting a cyber-attack in 2024, resulting in £890M of reported financial losses for individuals between June 2022 to May 2023. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, it's crucial to understand the most common threats to cyber security and how to avoid them.

The UK General election is right around the corner, with the UK public set to vote on the 4th July. As we get closer, we’ve started to learn more about the two main parties, The Conservatives and Labour, and what they will offer if they win.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the way people work has changed in a variety of ways, with working from home (WFH) becoming a mainstay in the UK to stop the spread of the disease. Are employers starting to force a return to the office, or is WFH here to stay?