Being a “green” business isn’t easy. But there are ways tech can help you minimise your environmental impact. This is something that can have huge benefits. Because being ecologically sound has gone mainstream. Consumers are prioritising using socially and environmentally sustainable brands. This means businesses that can successfully demonstrate their green policies are profiting by …
We are very excited to announce that we have just joined the exclusive circle of B Corporations! Our journey wasn’t easy but it was worth it – not just because of the certification but also the real changes to our business, that benefit our employees, our customers, and our community and environment. If you’re thinking …
Most modern technology requires increasingly rare resources to produce. It all takes energy to run, much of which is still supplied by fossil fuels. For business leaders that care, the top tech sustainability trends that are emerging offer a potentially brighter future. Here are the trends to watch – as well as some things you …
Cloud computing is here to stay – and it’s only going to get bigger and more centralised. This gives the three largest providers – Google, Microsoft and Amazon – huge power. And huge responsibility. So, which cloud services provider is the most ethical? This is an important question. Because data centres – the buildings that …
They cost energy to run. They require rare resources to make. Being sustainable with your tech – otherwise known as “green IT” – is far from easy. However, there are major benefits for organisations that put green IT at the heart of their tech strategy. For one, there is money to be saved – not …
Huge numbers of companies are currently trying to become more sustainable. For many, part of this involves transitioning to the “circular economy”. But what is the circular economy? And why are so many businesses in so many industries interested in it? Because from the European Commission to the governments of Canada and the Netherlands to …
Happy employees work harder and stay with your organisation for longer. But a happy team can be hard to achieve – especially if you don’t have good systems and processes. One thing that many companies overlook is the link between technology and employee happiness. But how are the tools your team use and how happy …
The cost of living crisis dominated domestic headlines in 2022. But in 2023, it’s the rising cost of doing business that’s becoming the topic of discussion. Make no mistake. Many businesses were hit hard by rising energy prices before 2022. It’s just taken this long for most of the mainstream media to catch up. If …
As the climate emergency continues, data centres seem to be getting more than a few fingers pointed at them. But what is a data centre? And what is their environmental impact anyway? With over seven million data centres now open worldwide – accounting for roughly 1.5% of total global energy consumption – it’s worth knowing …
Private health insurance is becoming a bigger and bigger talent draw for companies in the UK. But why else is it worth offering private healthcare to your team? Here’s a little dive into the benefits and cost of private health insurance and why you might or might not want to include it in the employment …