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British organisations could face fines of up to £17m, or 4% of global turnover, if they fail to take measures to prevent cyber-attacks that could result in major disruption to services such as transport, health or electricity networks. But the proposals, which are being considered as part of a government consultation launched on Tuesday, say… Continue Reading UK organisations could face huge fines for cyber security failures

In our recent web chat on cyber security, a panel of experts discussed how SMEs can effectively protect themselves. What are the biggest cyber security threats that face SMEs? Vince Warrington, founder, Protective Intelligence “Ransomware is probably the biggest threat, as many companies are probably not prepared for the impact that it can have. There’s nothing quite so… Continue Reading Cyber security tips for SMEs

When you go for a job interview, it is very important that you are prepared and confident for it. It is necessary to be confident in a job interview so that you can deliver your best. Once you get a job, it will be easier for you to pay back your debts, especially if you… Continue Reading 8 Steps to Prepare for Your Interview

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai has been forced to cut short his summer holiday in order to address employees directly as he seeks to defuse a “difficult” diversity row which has engulfed his company since the weekend. The affair was sparked by an unattributed company memo circulated on Sunday which claimed, among other things, that “biological differences” were amongst the reasons… Continue Reading Google chief vows to make company more inclusive as he responds to ‘offensive’ memo which ‘crossed a line’

For the best possible people who can fit within your culture and contribute in your organization is a challenge and an opportunity. Keeping the best people, once you find them, is easy if you do the right things right. These specific actions will help you with recruiting and retaining all the talent you need. Here are ten… Continue Reading Top 10 Tips for Successful Employee Recruitment

Interviews can be super intimidating. Not only are you trying to get a feel for your prospective boss, but you’re also doing your best to make an incredible impression, flawlessly answer questions about that time you dealt with a difficult person (but totally won them over) and explain why you’re absolutely perfect for the job. No… Continue Reading How To Do A Practice Interview That’ll Actually Help You

An internal memo written by a male Google engineer has reignited a heated debate about representation in Silicon Valley. Google’s new diversity VP has since come out against the memo’s central claims — which include statements about women being biologically unsuited to engineering jobs — but the debate still rages on. Here’s a look at major tech companies’ comparative… Continue Reading It’s not just Google—many major tech companies are struggling with diversity

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The higher education-career template is still the undisputed way to go for many living in developed countries. In Canada, where I live, more than two million people fill the country’s universities and colleges. 53% of Canadians have post-secondary degrees, the highest of any OECD country. While we’re lucky to live in such a highly educated… Continue Reading Can ‘White-Collar Apprenticeships’ Close The STEM Skills Gap?

Okay, we all understand the importance of having great people working for us.  With a talented and motivated team on board, your business is far more likely to be successful. I think recruiting and obtaining the right people in your business is just as vital as managing finances and generating sales.  So here are five… Continue Reading Top five tips on attracting talent for small businesses – James Caan