Paul Baxter, CEO at The Green Insurer speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss why MOTORISTS FEEL THE PINCH & QUESTION CAR OWNERSHIP The UK’s first truly green car insurance broker is opening for business and is focused on helping drivers reduce carbon emissions and drive in a more environmentally friendly way while offsetting all emissions from driving. The Green Insurer has launched today with car insurance policies and customers can buy direct fromthe website at www....
Dec 08, 2023•17 min
Chris Mills, SME Productivity Expert at Slack speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss why FLEXIBILITY AND EMBRACING TECH IS HOW SMEs WILL WIN IN 2024 The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt laid out plans to unlock growth and boost productivity in last week’s Autumn Statement and new research has shown this is high on the priorities for UK small businesses with 1 in 3 (34%) recognising flexibility to embrace new ways of working as their biggest business opportunity in 2024.SMEs are kee...
Nov 29, 2023•10 min
Luke Broad, CEO of Dacia UK speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss why CONSUMERS ARE WISING UP TO BLACK FRIDAY “DEALS” This Black Friday may be the biggest yet, as recent data [1] suggests many consumers have delayed their Christmas gift shopping and other big-ticket purchases to make use of the deals and discounts offered. Despite this, Dacia, the best value for money car brand in the UK, is taking a bold step by officially shutting down online sales on the day, in a bid...
Nov 22, 2023•16 min
Claire Hawkins, of Phoenix Group speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss why an AGEING WORKFORCE MEANS BETTER SUPPORT NEEDED FOR OLDER WORKERS As we live longer, how long we work for, the jobs we do, how and when we learn and acquire new skills and how and when we care for others need to change. With an aging workforce and labour shortages, the over 50s are becoming increasingly dominant and important in the workplace. Today, three in 10 of the working age population are o...
Nov 17, 2023•14 min
Andy Collings, Chief Executive of Dale Carnegie speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss Get People, KeepPeople: A Dale Carnegie & Directors Insight into Workplace Stress Free “Directors Lunch, including panel discussion and workshop focusing on Workplace Stress” in the Midlands Learning and development firm Dale Carnegie will be hosting a half day seminar, workshop and lunch for senior business leaders on Friday 17 November. The complimentary session, called Get People...
Nov 10, 2023•12 min
Arne Bangsgaarrd Mathiasen, Educator & Founder of Dumbphone speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss WHEN IT’S SMART TO BE ‘DUMB’ The urge to switch off from social media and the internet is growing with two in five (43%) of UK adults voluntarily undergoing a digital detox with some managing to separate themselves from their smartphones for as many as 26 days at a time. But it is younger phone users who are the most likely to go cold turkey with three in five (61%) of G...
Nov 10, 2023•17 min
Lucy Davies, SAP Emarsys speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss CAN RETAILERS RELY ON LOYALTY THIS FESTIVE SHOPPING SEASON? Retail sales slumped in September, with data showing many avoided big-ticket purchases [1] – perhaps preparing for the upcoming sales season with its slashed prices and lucrative deals. As this golden quarter approaches, retailers are being warned not to rely on customer loyalty and continue to be competitive, as 60% of consumers report having switch...
Nov 06, 2023•14 min
Eddie Lamb, Director, Cyber Education and Advisory from Hiscox speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss WHY SMALL BUSINESSES ARE A GROWING TARGET FOR CYBER CRIMINALS Businesses with less than 10 employees have been hit harder by cyber attacks over the last three years, and despite battling high inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, cyber attacks are a top business risk for companies in five of eight countries. That’s according to the new Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report, wh...
Oct 09, 2023•28 min
Mina Van Pigellen of Experis speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss USING AI TO PROMOTE MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Contrary to recent headlines focussing on layoffs in some of the world’s biggest tech firms, research has outlined the positive impacts of AI and automation to the workforce and that it can indeedcreate more job opportunities. IT and Tech organisations in the UK predict they will increase their headcount in the next 12 months, highlighting an encouraging landsca...
Oct 05, 2023•10 min
Ellie Austin-Williams, Author of Money Talks & founder of This Girl Talks Money speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss why Almost a fifth of Brits dip into savings every week Almost a fifth (17%) of Britons are dipping into their savings on a weekly basis, with those accessing their rainy-day funds doing so to cover bills (38%), rent (9%), transport (9%) and even medication (8%). What’s more, almost a quarter (23%) of Brits are unable to put anything away each month, ...
Oct 05, 2023•15 min
Holly Tarquini, Producer, Director of Filmbath & Founder of F-RATED speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss how A CAREER IN FILM AND TV BEING MORE THAN JUST LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION It’s been a spectacular summer for film fans. The power of the blockbuster has once again shown the love us Brits have for a trip to the cinema, with Barbie hitting the billion-dollar mark within just 17 days from release. But while many of us celebrate familiar faces on-screen, it’s importan...
Oct 05, 2023•21 min
Lorraine Mensah from The Barrister Group speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARRASSMENT RUNNING RIFE. Shocking new research shows more than a quarter (29%) of employees in the UK have experienced sexually inappropriate behaviour from a colleague in the workplace, with the majority of those (69%) by someone more senior. The report, by The Barrister Group, also highlights how staff are reluctant to report inappropriate behavior with almost half (48%) ch...
Oct 05, 2023•17 min
Paddy Osborn, Academic Dean & Managing Director, London Academy of Trading (LAT) speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss FIGHTING THE RISE OF THE " FINFLUENCER" . Regulators are cracking-down on those who recklessly promote investment or trading opportunities on social media platforms – known as ‘finfluencers’ – but their presence online is only growing. That’s according to new research from the London Academy of Trading (LAT) which has found two in five (40%) report s...
Oct 05, 2023•20 min
Olivia Selley of Harcus Parker Solicitors speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss how ENERGY BROKERS POCKETED SECRET COMMISSIONS AT EXPENSE OF CHARITIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES Bad practices have resulted in the most vulnerable – including care homes and churches – being targeted, and locked into deals that were not in customers’ interests, in return for financial incentives. Energy companies have been incentivising brokers to lock small businesses into energy deals that were...
Oct 05, 2023•9 min
Professor Binna Kandola OBE, diversity and inclusion specialist from Pearn Kandola, speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss TIME TO TACKLE WEIGHT DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE. Discrimination against overweight people is rife across the UK’s workplaces, according to a major new report looking at a deeply entrenched prejudice. Research released today reveals more than two-thirds of employees (69%) believe weight discrimination exists in their workplace, with nearly half o...
Oct 05, 2023•13 min
Fiona Anderson, Managing Director of Cards at Vanquis speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss WAIT 2 DAYS AND 21 HOURS TO AVOID BUYER’S REGRET. With the ease of online shopping 24-hours-day, it’s easier than ever to spend money and buy something almost instantly. But how often do you regret it? Well, regret no more as there’s some Maths worth listening to. It’s been revealed that the ideal time to wait before making a purchase is 2 days and 21 hours. That’s the answer Math...
Aug 10, 2023•15 min
Professor Binna Kandola OBE, diversity and inclusion specialist from Pearn Kandola, talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss TIME TO TACKLE WEIGHT DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE. Discrimination against overweight people is rife in workplaces across the country with 69% of employees believing weight discrimination exists in their workplace, 47% considering it to be a problem and 32% saying they have witnessed discrimination against someone else because of their weight. But, ...
Aug 08, 2023•13 min
JD Donovan, Creative Industries Liaison at LCCM talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss why Music Tourism Hits The Right Notes# UK Music has today published Here, There and Everywhere – a new report that reveals the huge contribution of music tourism to the UK economy, celebrates music’s regional contribution and sets out a plan for local authorities to enhance local music sectors. The numbers show in certain terms what many felt in 2022: the excitement for live music to co...
Jul 20, 2023•16 min
Chintan Patel, Chief Technology Officer for Cisco UK & Ireland speaks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss CAN INFRASTRUCTURE KEEP UP WITH INNOVATION AND OUR DIGITAL DEMAND? From AI to quantum, every new technology milestone requires more from networks that were built for a world of web browsing and email, and at a time when consumer expectations are growing – not just for speed, but security and sustainability too – the internet is cementing its role as critical national ...
Jul 20, 2023•14 min
Priya Lakhani, CEO & Founder of Century Tech, talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss BUSINESSES STRUGGLING TO RETAIN DIVERSE TECH TALENT. The tech sector continues to be a driving force behind the global economy, forecasted only to grow. But, it has yet to wholly address an ongoing problem – a marked lack of workforce diversity. By embracing diversity and creating inclusive workplaces, businesses can improve commercial performance1. However, 64% struggle to retain dive...
Jul 13, 2023•20 min
Lisa Johnson, Business Strategist & Entreprenur talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss why it's TIME TO RAISE THE PROFILES OF WOMEN AND CLOSE THE GENDER BREAK. Women created a record number of 151,603 new companies last year , yet there’s still a stark gender inequality when it comes to raising early-stage finance. New figures reveal male-owned startups receive, on average, 6.2X as much funding as those founded by women . The research also shows, on average, half of fe...
Jul 13, 2023•15 min
Sally Cope , Tourism Australia’s Regional General Manager for UK & Northern Europe talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business about Australia as it extends the Working Holiday Via Age to 35. For many, working abroad is nothing more than a pipe dream. But that could soon change from tomorrow (1st July 2023) with Australia’s long-awaited amendment to their Working Holiday Visa maximum age limit coming into place. There is now a five-year increase to the maximum age limit taking it to 3...
Jul 03, 2023•8 min
Jane Gratton, Head of Policy, British Chamber of Commerce talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business about how the UK is overlooking hidden talent as the skills gap remains high. Almost three in four (73%) UK organisations are experiencing skills shortages,remaining a top challenge facing employers, according to new data in the latest Business Barometer from The Open University and the British Chambers of Commerce. The annual report, which provides a temperature check on the UK skills la...
Jun 29, 2023•14 min
Chris Gale, Head of Social Impact at eBay talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business about CHANGING PERCEPTIONS AND HELPING REFUGEE ENTREPRENEURS TO SHINE. The homes for Ukraine scheme and almost 6,000 people who were granted resettlement from Afghanistan, are just a few examples of why the UK is known for being one of the most welcoming countries when people are fleeing conflict. Last year the UK government offered protection to 23,841 people (including dependants), but the long-term am...
Jun 23, 2023•11 min
JASMINE BIRTLES – FINANCIAL JOURNALIST AND TV PRESENTER + ANDREW LINDSAY – CO-CEO, UTILITY WAREHOUSE talk to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business about The Rise of the Second Jobber! Whether it’s to meet a financial need, test driving a new career or to fulfil a lifelong passion, the way we work is evolving and more people are finding new and innovative ways than ever before to generate extra income – according to a landmark report. In collaboration with the Centre for Economics and Busines...
Jun 11, 2023•18 min
Donna Lyndsay, Strategic Market Lead – Environment and Sustainability at Ordnance Survey talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business about how the MAPPING TECH THAT COULD RESTORE TRUST IN CARBON CREDIT INDUSTRY WORTH BILLIONS A pilot scheme, that combines pioneering geospatial technology, Earth observation from space and AI, could provide the blueprint to help accuratelymonitor the booming global industry in carbon offsetting that is worth billions. Carbonoffsetting allows countries, comp...
Jun 11, 2023•14 min
Jonathan Watts-Lay from WEALTH at work, talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business to discuss the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on our retirement savings as a third of us say we will never be able to afford to retire because of increasing costs, and with food prices soaring, interest rates rising and energy costs remaining high, 83% are concerned we will have to work longer and postpone our retirement. Indeed, about one in eight (13%) say rising costs mean they have either stopped ...
May 29, 2023•15 min
Will Carmichael, CEO and Co-Founder of NatWest Rooster Money talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business about Kids' finance trends as pocket money growth outpaces inflation. The nation's kids are cleaning up with their pocket money on average up by 11% during 2022/23, outpacing CPI inflation which stands at 10.4% for the same period. The average child receives £6.42 a week, or £338.84 a year, according to a report looking at kids' finances. While six-year-olds saw the biggest increase in...
May 21, 2023•16 min
Catherine Sermon from leading thinktank Phoenix Insights talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business about how the Government is being urged to avert a midlife crisis. Older workers, those aged between 45 and 54, risk being lost to the work economy and left behind with the latest ONS figures released this week showing economic inactivity among 50-64 year olds at a six-month high - job dissatisfaction, caring responsibilities, illness and early retirement are all factors, leaving a massive...
May 21, 2023•15 min
Olivia Selley, Associate Solicitor, Harcus Parker talks to Clayton M. Coke of Podcast Radio Business about ‘Mortgage Prisoners’ heading to court. Many of us have faced increased mortgage rates recently but there are thousands of homeowners who have been trapped with high rates for more than a decade after their lender collapsed. These ‘mortgage prisoners’ are stuck on exorbitant mortgage deals, and in the past year, near-monthly rate rises have seen some prisoner’s rates leap from 4.5% to as muc...
May 14, 2023•10 min
