Human Resources (HR) professionals are crucial in today’s rapidly changing business environment.Their roles extend beyond recruitment and talent management to include strategic development.HR drives innovation and fosters company culture, evolving with technological advancements.They are key players in linking skills-based learning with skills-based hiring for efficiency.HR professionals prepare workforces for future challenges through upskilling and development.In today’s fast-paced business environment, Human Resources (HR) professionals have emerged as crucial pillars in organisations. They extend far beyond their traditional roles, with responsibilities that now include strategic growth and innovation. As businesses continue to evolve with technological advancements, HR teams become indispensable, steering workforces…
Author: Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan is the Founder of NexaTech Ventures
Tesco is set to reintroduce its F&F clothing range online, marking a significant move since its previous closure in 2018.The relaunch will see F&F clothing available on Tesco’s website for the first time since it discontinued its non-food site.Greg Bertrand, head of Woosh, has been appointed to oversee the online fashion reintroduction.Previously, F&F clothing was accessible through Next’s website until January this year.Tesco aims to enhance its online offerings and keep customers informed of further developments.Tesco is poised to reintroduce its F&F clothing collection to the online marketplace, a strategic reversal of its 2018 decision to close its non-food platform,…
Manchester’s tech scene gathers to discuss critical investment strategies.The Tech Climbers event celebrates top-performing tech firms in the region.Keynote speakers stress the importance of foundational business structures.Entrepreneurs share insights on scaling and attracting investment.Support networks in Manchester play a pivotal role in tech growth.Amidst the vibrant tech ecosystem of Manchester, the Tech Climbers event has emerged as a focal point for discussing critical strategies to attract investment for tech firms. The 2024 launch saw a gathering of entrepreneurs and industry experts who shared insights into the challenges and opportunities within the tech landscape.A significant emphasis of the event was on…
Marlow Foods, Quorn’s parent company, experiences a significant financial setback, reporting a £63 million loss.Sales declined by 6.9% to £205 million, leading to nearly 100 job cuts as part of strategic restructuring.The drop in Quorn’s sales mirrors a broader decrease in the popularity of veganism across the UK.Industry challenges such as inflation and increased production costs heavily impacted the company’s performance.Despite the difficulties, confidence in Quorn’s unique mycoprotein technology remains strong.Marlow Foods, the parent company of Quorn, reported a substantial financial loss of £63 million, reflecting the challenging market conditions for plant-based products. This decline was accompanied by a 6.9%…
In a recent London meeting of the Bar Standards Board (BSB), Director General Mark Neale addressed concerns about the new equality duty arising from the regulator’s consultation by confirming it will not affect the long-standing cab-rank rule.The BSB has proposed a shift from the existing duty that prohibits unlawful discrimination to a new requirement aimed at advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the legal profession. This move has sparked significant debate among barristers, with some accusing the BSB of engaging in ‘social engineering.’Concerns have surfaced that adhering to this new equality duty might prevent barristers from taking cases that…
The Law Society has expressed significant concerns over the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposals to overhaul its fining framework, branding the plan as “potentially unlawful, confusing and flawed.”Richard Atkinson, Vice-President of the Law Society, has cautioned that the proposed hefty fines could potentially force legal aid firms to close, leading to the emergence of more “legal aid deserts”. This adds the Law Society’s voice to the growing opposition, including the City of London Law Society and Birmingham Law Society, against these plans.The central criticism from the Law Society centres on the potential undermining of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT), which…
The Court of Appeal has decisively concluded that solicitors seeking to reopen payment protection insurance (PPI) claims have no grounds to proceed, closing a significant chapter in the PPI mis-selling saga.In recent proceedings, the Court of Appeal considered second appeals in two cases involving allegations of undersettled payment protection insurance (PPI) claims. The court described these cases as typical of many related to PPI mis-selling, where claimants paid premiums without full knowledge that most funds went towards commission and profits for introducers or sellers of the insurance policies.In both cases, claimants attempted to reclaim all payments through claims management companies,…
A solicitor previously responsible for all compliance roles at an alternative business structure (ABS) has been officially rebuked following a series of significant failures.The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) determined that Chukwuemeka Mmegwa was “,unsuitable for a managerial, supervisory or compliance role,” placing restrictions on his future practice. This decision was outlined in a regulatory settlement agreement, underscoring the severity of his shortcomings in fulfilling his duties.Mr Mmegwa, who qualified as a solicitor in 2017, was employed by Virgo Consultancy Services from July 2014 to March 2023. The ABS, linked to the Virgo People talent agency, offered services including visas for…
In a significant move to curb in-store crime, Tesco is set to deploy advanced security robots across key locations.These security devices, developed by Deter Tech, are equipped with 360-degree cameras to monitor and deter criminal activities.Planned deployments include various high-risk stores in Manchester, Bristol, and Newcastle.The initiative follows recent trials of innovative security measures, such as smoke machines, within Tesco stores.Other retailers, like Morrisons, are also exploring similar technological interventions to enhance safety.In an effort to combat rising in-store crime rates, Tesco has announced the implementation of new security robots. The introduction of these advanced devices represents a proactive step…
Asda is set to upgrade IT systems in its smaller stores as part of a significant transformation.The project, titled ‘Project Future’, will focus on 850 smaller store sites this quarter.Attention will shift from larger stores, with major changes scheduled after the festive season.This strategic move is aimed at minimising disruptions during the busy Christmas period.The IT transformation involves transitioning thousands of systems after Asda’s departure from Walmart’s infrastructure.Asda is prioritising its IT system upgrades in smaller stores to avoid disrupting operations during the crucial Christmas period. Known as ‘Project Future’, the initiative will concentrate on 850 smaller locations, including petrol…