British farmers and food producers started the new year with some good news from government. Labelling rules are to be clarified to help make UK products stand out more to consumers, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced. This ‘Buy British’ measure may be modest, but it aligns with wider forces at work in the ever-changing UK agri-food industry that are driving innovation and investment in domestic…
Innovation in material science has shaped the world and civilisation as we know it, from the first use of concrete-like material around 8000 years ago to the development of a new alternative material for effective thermal management in advanced wearable electronics just this year. Scientists are constantly looking for new ways to make existing materials lighter, stronger, or vastly improved in some way. In many cases, developing new materials entirely.…
The safety of cryptocurrency comes under regular scrutiny. Safely guiding customers through the complexities of crypto requires a joint effort between banks, fintech companies, and customers. By fostering a collaborative approach, financial institutions can empower their customers to confidently embrace digital assets while minimising risks. A lot of potential users of crypto still don’t understand what crypto is, its functionality and its potential. The aforementioned collaborative approach should start with…
Important as formal training programmes are for developing people, some of the most effective learning happens on the job. More experienced colleagues can be the best coaches. While some educators draw sharp distinctions between coaching and mentoring, a lot of this informal support and advice is essentially mentoring. As well as benefiting the mentee, these one-to-one relationships can be a boon to organisations, not least by aiding succession planning or…
With many in the computer science industry naming the metaverse as the next iteration of the internet it should come as no surprise that this concept is projected to grow from USD 22.79 billion in 2021 to USD 996.42 billion in 2030 according to GlobalData. This prediction denotes that the hype around this ever-emerging global technological phenomenon is still on the rise and as a direct result, innovation of the…
The UK has long suffered from a productivity challenge, but it is possible that this has recently stepped up a… The post The ‘Work Connection Deficit’: Remote working and the motivation freefall appeared first on Ayming UK.
Can the Cloud Accelerate the Transition to Lower Carbon Industries? In today’s ever-evolving landscape, technological advancements play a pivotal role in propelling innovation and shaping industries. One area that holds immense potential is the cloud computing ecosystem and its capacity to expedite the transition to lower carbon industries. The cloud offers numerous benefits for industries striving to reduce their carbon footprint. By leveraging cloud infrastructure and services, businesses can optimise…
Unconscious bias training has had a bad press. Critics claims that some corporate courses have little or no lasting value, or even reinforce negative stereotypes. This may partly reflect a backlash by some against social change in general; rising cultural awareness in the hard-headed world of business; or training that’s poorly designed or delivered. In our experience, people respond positively. The Ayming Academy module on unconscious bias begins with a…
We speak to companies every day who don’t believe the UK’s R&D incentive schemes apply to them. In reality, the definition of R&D for tax purposes covers a much broader range of activities than you might think, and some of your everyday activity could likely qualify as well. The schemes weren’t only created to incentivise scientists and the more traditional ‘research & development’ heavy industries. They’re designed to apply to…