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Proactive retention practices: upcycle your talent, instead of losing it!
Brexit is causing an increasing number of UK companies to restructure. Uncertainty is at an all time high. As it looks like we are moving towards a hard Brexit, many UK companies and their employees feel they are on shaky ground. But what does this mean for employers and employees in reality and what can we do about it?
Agriculture is gearing up for the ‘fourth industrial revolution’
The Bank of England’s chief economist recently predicted that up to 50% of all jobs could be lost to robots and artificial intelligence (AI) in the next four decades. However, current technology needs considerable investment before it can address the labour shortage in agriculture. This and other priorities for agri-tech are to be debated by leading agrifood producers, technologists and academics…
Tech Trailblazers Awards opens its doors
The 7th edition of the Tech Trailblazers Awards is now open for entries. The awards are designed explicitly for smaller businesses and tech startups and recognise and reward tech innovation helping startups grow their businesses. They are open to enterprise technology startups from anywhere in the world less than six years old and at C-series funding or below.
South Cambs Council homes ranked top for energy efficiency
Council homes across South Cambridgeshire are now among the most energy-efficient Council properties in the country, according to the latest industry ratings.
Buoyant market sees KPMG strengthen Cambridge Corporate Finance team
KPMG Cambridge has strengthened its Corporate Finance practice in the East of England, with the addition of Mo Karim who joins as Assistant Manager.
Pure celebrates an exceptional year, contributing to the growth of the region
As professional recruitment specialists for the East of England, Pure is celebrating an exceptional year, delivering on the company’s purpose of contributing to the region’s growth and making a difference to people’s lives.
Computational chemistry news from Cresset August 2018
News from Cresset for computational, medicinal and synthetic chemists.
Free webinar series to aid organisations with GDPR compliance
For organisations still battling with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance, IT Governance is here to assist with a new free webinar series, kicking off next month.
Could you support Cambridge CAB through volunteering?
Cambridge CAB has a number of opportunities for advisers, receptionists and office support. Volunteers form an essential part of this charity and its role in the local area.
Designs & Copyrights
When patents are unavailable or inappropriate, design protection can be the ideal course. But securing the right level of protection requires understanding of your industry – and all markets you operate in.
Trade Mark Attorneys
We know what goes into building a brand – we’ve been working on ours for over 140 years. And we understand how important it is to protect it.
Patent Attorneys
We cover the entire spectrum of patent law – from drafting new patent applications and handling oppositions, to assessing validity and conducting intellectual property audits.
Intellectual Property Law
Just as your ideas are unique, our approach to protecting them is individually tailored. We formulate intelligent plans to safeguard your intellectual property – now and into the future.
R&D Tax Services
We have helped our clients claim over £100m in R&D tax relief in the last two years alone.
If your company performs any activities that fall within the definition of research and development you should be claiming the generous additional R&D tax relief available.
New 'Accelerate: State of DevOps Report' reveals the database is now key to DevOps
The 2018 Accelerate: State of DevOps Report, just published, includes database development as a key technical practice which can drive high performance in DevOps. This matches similar findings in research from Redgate Software, which sponsored the report and provided input.
Deloitte revenue grows 5.9% to £3,580m
Deloitte has increased its revenue [1] by 5.9% in the financial year ended 31 May 2018, from £3,380m to £3,580m, marking the eighth consecutive year of revenue growth.
Organisations still feel vulnerable to attack despite implementing cybersecurity standards
According to IT Governance’s ISO 27001 Global Report, there was a 25% increase in data breaches in 2017, making cybersecurity a top concern for organisations worldwide. The report found that 60% of organisations that have implemented cybersecurity standards believe it is likely that they are still a target for an attack.
'It's not easy being green,' says Kermit the Frog to Cambridge TV
Kermit the Frog sang that "it's not easy being green". If only he'd known that Cambridge TV studios could offer him backdrops in white and black - not just green - to let him stand out from the crowd!
5 myths about the Imposter Syndrome
Kate Atkin, who has started a PhD focusing on the Imposter Syndrome, says: "While reading academic research, blog posts and press articles, it struck me that there are a number of inaccuracies in the way the Imposter Syndrome is portrayed. Here are five myths I would like to bust – the first being that it should be called the Impostor Phenomenon, not syndrome! Here’s why…
Andy’s adventures in Peru help lifesavers
A former patient who embarked on a series of fundraising challenges with his family after recovering from a brain haemorrhage has returned to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, to thank the neurosurgeon who saved his life.
Liver tissue implants made from stem cells show promising support of liver function
Stem cells transformed into 3D human liver tissue by scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh show promising support of liver function when implanted into mice with a liver disease.
Create video with your smartphone for your online sites
Cambridge TV is holding a one day masterclass on Wednesday 12 September for anyone who wants to learn about creating strong video content.
Chamber conference tackles gender inequality in the workplace
The Business Women’s Sector of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is holding an important conference which will explore the issue of gender inequality at work and create a strategy to tackle this high profile issue.
How in-car GPS audio could make driving safer
Research suggests that driving could be made safer if car users are provided with audio information about the road that matches the roadside signs.
Apprentice engineer passes with distinction
Prototype Projects' apprentice, Ian Reinemann, has passed his BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with Distinction.