If you’re not satisfied with the quality of life in your country, or if you simply want to experience something different, you should consider building a career in a different city. Given that healthcare professionals are in high demand, you can basically pick and choose where to go. The important thing to remember is that each place offers something unique. Some people focus on profit potential, while others want to work in an area where...
For Michael Carrozzo, leadership isn’t about titles or recognition, It’s about showing up every day with purpose. “You don’t wait for opportunity,” he says. “You create it through consistency.” From growing up in Southern California to serving as a Major in the U.S. Army, Carrozzo’s story is about discipline, adaptability, and staying true to what matters. His approach to life blends focus and humility, forged through years of service and strengthened by hobbies that keep...
Today I sit down with Edward Read—Oxford Brookes University alumnus and hospitality veteran—to hear about his post-graduation career. Read graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management, a standout program for aspiring hospitality industry professionals. His career has taken him around the world, working for some of the world’s top hotel brands, including Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton, Shangri-La Group, and Swire Hotels. Read has just embarked on a new journey...
Communication is central to today’s digital business landscape, and SMS is one of the most reliable ways to reach customers directly. An enterprise SMS solution can help your company launch and manage organized campaigns that inform and engage your audience. Consider these factors when searching for the best solutions. Key Features of an Enterprise SMS Solution The most effective SMS providers offer valuable services to enhance the customer experience. Consider the following key features of...
Equipment breakdowns hit businesses hard. Manufacturing firms now lose over £260,000 per hour when production stops unexpectedly—that’s 50% more than in 2019. Most companies still wait for things to break before fixing them. This reactive approach costs far more than planning ahead with proper equipment management software. Prevention beats panic every time. The Real Cost of Equipment Failures When a machine breaks down, the repair bill tells only part of the story. A £500 component...
Bond markets may force Rachel Reeves to deliver a second budget if investors react negatively to next week’s fiscal plans, a senior City investor has warned, underscoring the fragile backdrop the chancellor faces ahead of 26 November. David Zahn, head of European fixed income at the $1.69 trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton, said the biggest risk to Reeves was that markets “disappoint” rather than celebrate the Budget — a scenario that could push up gilt...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves should use the Autumn Budget to spell out how the government plans to deploy the £2 billion earmarked for the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, according to leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Evelina Panchal, a director at the firm, said businesses urgently needed clarity on how the funding would be allocated, arguing that proper investment planning could unlock transformative gains for the economy. “Research from Microsoft suggests AI represents...
Jeff Bezos is returning to a chief executive role for the first time since leaving Amazon in 2021, launching a new artificial intelligence venture called Project Prometheus — a start-up already reported to have secured $6.2 billion in early-stage funding. According to The New York Times, the new company will be co-led by Bezos and Vik Bajaj, a former senior figure at Google X who worked closely with co-founder Sergey Brin and helped launch the...
UK inflation has eased to 3.6% in the year to October — its lowest level in four months — helped by slower increases in household energy costs and falling hotel prices. However, food inflation picked up again after a brief dip, underlining the ongoing pressure on household finances just a week before the government delivers its highly anticipated Budget. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show inflation slipping from 3.8% in...
Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stop using the airline and holiday industry as a “cash cow”, warning that any further increase in aviation taxes will hit lower earners hardest and risk pricing families out of foreign travel. Heapy — who runs Britain’s largest package holiday provider and the UK’s third-biggest airline by passenger numbers — said that higher taxes would “inevitably” be passed on to passengers, pushing up fares...
