Gradually, we are seeing our world approach a ‘new normal’, but there are many things that will never be quite the same as they were before the lockdown. People’s attitudes have most certainly changed, in some cases in irreversible ways, and the retail sector needs to work to keep up with shoppers’ needs and desires. In response to these changing attitudes, especially about how people want to shop, experts have coined the phrase ‘Low Touch Economy’. What do we mean by the “Low Touch Economy”? Originally conceptualised by the Board of Innovation, the Low Touch Economy dictates a mode of…
Author: Natasha Bloom
Forex trading is a global phenomena which interests millions of people around the world. With the many stay-at-home orders coming in most of the nations around the world between 2020 and 2021, online Forex trading has become even more popular than in the past, and brokers are now benefiting from it. This article is then written as a small guide for both new and old school traders which are interested in low spread brokers for starting their journey in the best way possible with the best trading platforms available. Because remember that a trading platform is for the trader what…
The Importance of Presentation Folders Presentation folders come in many different shapes, sizes, and styles to suit one’s purposes. They are produced by a folder printing company to provide marketing for service and/or products. The most common example would be of a company launching new products or service and wanting to show their clients/customers/audience about all the benefits in an organised fashion. The presentation folder not only boosts the organisation skills sets of an employee but also elevates the branding of a company, unlike other marketing tools. Presentation folders are used for distribution to delegates at a conference, give-aways to…
You may read the phrase “imposter syndrome” and be surprised that there’s a phrase for something you feel without realising it’s a common thing. Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough for the career you have? Do you doubt yourself and feel like an imposter in the workplace? Do you have a nagging feeling that you’re winging it? You’re not alone. 77 per cent of the UK experience imposter syndrome. Some signs of imposter syndrome are: Doubting yourselfBeing unable to accurately assess your competence and skillsAttributing your success to external factorsCriticising your job performanceBeing afraid of disappointing Did…
This year has been no easy ride for businesses and the individuals within them. Since the pandemic forced a lot of us to work remotely, finding the motivation to persist with our everyday tasks has been a challenge. It is now more important than ever that employers recognise and reward their staffs’ efforts to continue working through these difficult times. Although recent announcements encourage people to work from home once again if possible, there are still many effective ways you can reward your staff for their efforts – and give them the extra boost of motivation they may feel they…
The past year has redefined the meaning of ‘busy doing nothing’. Between lockdowns, cancelled holidays, and exercise limitations, people have flocked to social media to divert their attention away from the adversity that 2020 brought. This new year is looking slightly more optimistic, bringing hope that we can return to a near-to-normal existence sometime soon. The opportunity to reinvigorate our lives and prepare for the year ahead must be taken now. Plan the year ahead and put down your mobile phone, and the benefits will flow. If you’re dragging yourself through hours of TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram every day, find…
There are around 8.3 million people who want animal testing to end for good – that’s a lot of people. Today, shoppers are wanting more transparency and ethical practices across virtually all aspects of our life – whether we’re spending less on fast fashion and more on second-hand stores, putting down an expensive brand for fair trade labels, or checking our favourite glow tanning product for cruelty-free labels in the beauty aisle. Shoppers want to feel confident that nobody was harmed or exploited in the making of the product. Research has found that we are willing to pay more for…
Although we might have had a strange year, self-care certainly flourished. COVID-19 evolved beauty and wellness as we either took up new ways of looking after ourselves or developed our existing routines. Two of the major ways we did this was through skincare and exercise. 2020’s first lockdown was taken over by skincare – we swapped our foundation and powder for serums and hydration. TikTok users were giving informative videos on how to achieve great skin, we were buying products that were being raved about online, doing our own research, and creating new, bespoke routines. We’ve had so much spare…
The future is approaching us at an accelerating pace, with technology and innovations shaping the way we think, act, and interact with the world around us. We’re becoming accustomed to fast processors and rapidly growing cities. But their integration has been limited by innovation in the civil engineering sector. Of course, budgeting and time constraints have limited new approaches to create environments that are symbiotic with smart technology. But with significant investment being poured into public construction, civil engineering now has the opportunity to create a bright future for everyone. Here, we look at how civil engineers will build the…
During a typical year, students can spend up to 10 months at university. Many students live away from home, which means paying rent and bills to keep a roof over their head while they study. Due to the pandemic, 2020 has been less about working hard to play hard, and more about staying indoors and concentrating on assignments. With colder weather already setting in – and winter lasting from 21 December 2020 to 20 March 2021 – students face the reality of trying to stay warm for prolonged periods of time indoors. Although lots of people will be heading home…