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Succession plight brings new fixes
11th of March 2026
Europe’s SMEs are facing a succession crisis, primarily driven by a shortage of heirs interested in taking the reins. In response, ageing owners are resorting to ‘giving away’ their businesses, reports Hartley Milner.
Millions of years after our ape-like ancestors abandoned life in the treetops, enterprising Brits Rebecca and
Green cleaning - what are the must-haves?
9th of March 2026
Every cleaning company has its own sustainability agenda focused on issues such as reducing waste, saving energy and cutting down on chemical usage. But how far do these policies line up with what clients actually want? Ann Laffeaty uncovers the customer’s own green ‘must-haves’ – and finds out whether companies are
Europe has least engaged workers
9th of January 2026
For the fifth year in a row, Europe has the least engaged employees of any global region, with just 13 per cent saying they feel motivated at work. So how is Brussels responding to this threat to the bloc’s prosperity, asks Hartley Milner.
The world of work is wobbling precariously on its axis following a seismic shift in how people view
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