CSR and values – how to move beyond the box-ticking
Did you know that 77% of consumers are more likely to choose companies that are committed to making the world a better place, and 93% of employees believe companies must lead with purpose?
Employment Discrimination
Let's look at the six different types of discrimination that are prohibited by law - it'[s essential that you know them.
NIHR BioResource - Celebrating our Centres - Birmingham
The NIHR BioResource Centre Birmingham team have been busy on the ground engaging with local communities at events, talking about the NAFLD BioResource and patient participation on local radio, and getting professional videos made to promote diversity, participation and the value of research.
Label-free coding for PET bottles reduces plastic waste
A Cambridge company is currently working with leading global beverage brands to improve recyclability by developing sustainable coding solutions for PET bottles.
Influencing brand positioning using Google Ads
Where Marketing Works writes... In today's competitive landscape, understanding how perception, positioning, and digital marketing work together can have a powerful impact on brand success.
Medicilon delivers Green Chemistry Solutions for drug development
Environmental pollution and energy waste causes the destruction of ecosystems, extinction of species and global warming, leading to serious and long-lasting global challenges. To mitigate these challenges, green chemistry approaches are being developed and introduced into chemical and pharmaceutical industries to deliver improved environmental sustainability into drug development and…
Deloitte Cambridge and St Albans announce promotions
Deloitte’s Cambridge and St Albans practices have announced promotions for this year.
How do you justify your investments in customer experience?
Chris Dunn Consulting Services writes...we've just witnessed the biggest drop in customer satisfaction ever* So why is it that we have to work so hard to justify investing in customer experience?
Living with SANDO – a long road to diagnosis
42-year-old Mark shares his story living with Sensory Ataxic Neuropathy, Dysarthria, and Ophthalmoparesis (SANDO) disease, a rare mitochondrial condition that affects the brain, muscles, nerves and eyes. He discusses everything from the long road to diagnosis, his brother developing symptoms during adulthood, how it impacts him in daily life, and why he chooses to participate in health research.
The creativity threshold
Simon Hall writes...Is there a way to kickstart your creativity? This experiment suggests so…
Accountancy firms in East Anglia see a 6% increase in salaries
Accountancy training firm First Intuition has released the findings from its most recent salary survey for accountancy employers.
What does the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index tell us about the state of CX right now?
Chris Dunn Consulting Services writes...The Institute of Customer Service has just published its latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI). Customer satisfaction has plummeted!
AlgoDynamix going for gold in Chartis’ STORM 2023 research & analysis report
London, Cambridge (UK) and Toronto (Canada): AlgoDynamix, the leader in behavioural-based price forecasting for financial markets is featured in this year’s prestigious STORM 2023 (QuanTech 50 ranking) market research report by Chartis Research. More details will also be covered on our next podcast, please make sure that you are on our mailing list for further announcements (see details below).
Skills-based volunteering: How free consulting can be a competitive advantage
Skills-based volunteering is emerging as a powerful way for companies to do good in their communities while simultaneously enhancing their business and workforce. This innovative approach taps into employees' professional expertise to meet pressing needs at nonprofits and charitable organisations through pro bono consulting.
Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 Awards open for nominations until 1 September
26th edition of the awards recognises the fastest growing technology companies in the UK.
Launch of the Future of Education Consortium - Shaping Education's Future Across Europe and the UK
European Diplomats writes...Are you passionate about education? The Future of Education Consortium is a dynamic community of forward-thinking educators, technologists, and visionaries dedicated to shaping the future of education. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey to revolutionise learning, empower students, and transform education as we know it!
Digital technologies that could revolutionise healthcare
From speech analytics and automation capabilities to deep learning platforms, there are many emerging digital technologies being used across industries to enhance customer experience.
NIHR IMID BioResource recruits its 10,000th volunteer in major milestone
The platform for research into Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases (IMIDs) has now signed up 10,000 participants nationwide. Find out about the value of having such a large cohort and what it means for future research studies into IMIDs.
6 Golden Rules For Business Survival
Chris Dunn writes...430,000 UK businesses started up in the first 6 months of 2023. That's amazing... but how many of these fledgling businesses will survive?
IQGeo honored with 2023 ISE Network Innovators’ Award
Cambridge - IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, announces that its Network Manager Telecom software was recognized among the best fiber industry products
Professional model making – how is it done?
Professional model making is a core activity for us. In fact, Prototype Projects started in model making before expanding to provide CNC machining, 3D printing, vacuum casting and laser cutting. While these other services are self-explanatory, customers can view model making as something of a ‘black art’. In this article, therefore, we will explain how we go about making models – and how it is,…
Learning about CNC machining prototype parts
When it comes to making prototypes, the two manufacturing technologies most likely to be used are CNC machining and 3D printing. Everyone has their own understanding of what a prototype is, and this can vary significantly from one person to the next. For a word commonly used by engineers and designers, it is surprisingly ambiguous! In this article, we explore what's meant by 'prototype' and how…
Football trials company comes to the Epicentre
A company that helps young international football players to develop and be scouted with the potential to turn professional has taken a 5-person office at The EpiCentre, Haverhill.
Prior’s robust ProScan® H117 stage enables long-term stability for hyperspatial spectroscopy and ultrafast microscopy applications
The Institute of Applied Physics at the Technische Universität Dresden is well known for its research into the physics of light. The study includes how light interacts with matter, the relationship between light and energy, and what we can learn from the properties of emerging classes of nanomaterials by observing light.
Meet DESI XS – Mass Spectrometry Imaging Case Study
Prior Scientific is known for developing and manufacturing cutting-edge microscope automation, working with OEMs and start-ups to help bring their concepts to market.