Poor digital access and lack of tech for UK teachers ‘holding back remote learning’
Nearly half (47%) of teachers lack tech facilities at home harm their ability to teach remotely, according to new research.
Perks of the job: Marketing employees have the most money spent on them in perks per year
Employees in the marketing industry have the most money spent on them through perks per year, have an average of £1,179.56 per person spent on them by their employer on things like parties, events, and training, according to a new study.
Are current recruitment methods out of date? 85% of businesses ‘need to improve process’
The future of work is here, but UK businesses aren’t best prepared to recruit for it, with 85% of UK businesses needing to critically improve recruitment processes, according to new research.
DMA launches career personality quiz to boost student awareness
With GCSE results announced last week, Data & Marketing Association’s (DMA) Talent division has launched the ‘What Type of Marketer are You?’ quiz to highlight what types of careers the creative, data and marketing industries can offer.
Most retailers put achieving real-time visibility into supply chain data as top priority
More than three quarters (76 percent) of retailers say improving operational excellence with real-time visibility into supply chain data is their top priority for the next 12 months, but security and governance concerns are slowing down the pace of innovation, according to new research.
Future of work: 5 job roles for 2026
Technology is advancing at a rapid rate, and job roles are evolving alongside each new breakthrough. A new report highlights some potential new vocations that could crop up in the next five years, from augemented reality life designers to ‘business to robot’ marketing.
Digital agency trends: 71% increased demand for content marketing during Covid-19
Over two thirds (67%) of agencies have hired during the pandemic, but 51% have struggled to find employees with the skills they need, according to new research.
Change the record: Half of office workers argue over radio choices
Although 54% of workers enjoy listening to songs, a third of office workers have ended up in an argument thanks to the music played in the office.
Lack of training and relevant content ‘biggest challenges for sales and marketing’
The biggest challenge for sales and marketing in the UK is inadequate training to succeed when working remotely (46%), followed by an inability to access relevant content (27%).
Digital skills trends: 83% of developers ‘suffer from burnout’
Over four fifths (81%) of software developers reported an increase in burnout as a result of the pandemic, with increased workload cited as the main reason, according to new research.
Cybersecurity trends: more pressures on UK businesses as attacks increase
Nearly all (92%) of UK businesses have experienced a cyberattack in the last 12 months, with over two-thirds (72%) successfully breached at least once, according to new research.
Is ‘Digital Diverse’ enough? Greenlight Digital set own skills challenge after census
Marketing agency Greenlight Digital is asking its employees how they think the company is doing in regards to diversity and inclusion.
Digital employee experience ‘crucial to meeting Millennial workforce needs’
Delivering a great digital employee experience is key to recruiting and retaining the Millennial frontline workforce, according to a new report.
Back to campus: ‘huge opportunity’ to engage with students through digital out of home ads
There is a substantial opportunity to reach and market to students as they head to university this September, according to new research.
Most marketers admit their department ‘can be a bottleneck to customer service delivery’
Over two thirds (71%) of marketing decision-makers and 60% of IT decision makers agree that their department can be a bottleneck when it comes to delivering an optimal customer experience.
Revealed: Why San Francisco, London and Stockholm are among the top 5 of the World’s Tech Hotspots
San Francisco has been crowned top tech hotspot, thanks to its welcoming start-up environment, high Ease of Doing Business score, excellent tech salaries and great education scores, according to new research.
Less than half of UK salespeople have attended a virtual event in the past year
Less than half of UK salespeople have attended a virtual event in the past year, according to a new report from CRM provider HubSpot.
Brixton Finishing School alumni unveil #BrixtonRising campaign on 40th anniversary of Brixton Uprising
Brixton Finishing School, the disruptor scheme that seeks to diversify entry-level talent in adland, has launched a campaign to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Brixton Uprising.
No Going Back? Demand for hybrid working intensifies as organisations look to chart a post-COVID path
85% of the C-suite and 71% of employees believe hybrid working will make their organisation more resilient and better equipped to survive economic issues, according to new research.
Businesses losing out on revenue due to poor sales and marketing alignment
Misalignment between sales and marketing functions is having an adverse effect on both job and organisation performance within firms.