Category: Business Strategy

There really is no need for me to start rhyming off any of those tired phrases about the situation we are all in right now. These are tough times for everyone with businesses having to close their doors and people out of work.

That being said, there are employers out there who are still recruiting but, since budgets are often tighter during these times, the temptation seems to be to do the recruitment process yourself rather than engage the help of a professional recruitment service. I totally get this; however, I can also tell you that there are several key reasons why you may end up saving time and money if you resist the do-it-myself temptation and instead get a little help on board.

More Applicants than Ever Before

For this reason, businesses that are recruiting are getting more applicants than they have ever known before. A restaurant in Manchester received a staggering number of applications for one role, in fact over 960 and in some areas of the UK, the typical number of people applying for a job is around 50. The Institute for Employment Studies states that the ratio of benefits claimants to roles is at a high …

Buying a home is one of the more significant financial events in one’s life. Because of this, you’re likely going to be doing a lot of due diligence. After all, you want to ensure you’re making the right decision. However, knowing you’ve found the right property is often easier said than done. Finding the right property could take days, weeks, and it could take months. While some homeowners may end up having a gut feeling they go with, others may need much more to convince themselves. Here are some of the main indicators you can use to ensure you are making the right decision.

1. The Home Fully Embraces You

Within even a mere 3 seconds of entering a new home, you should be able to tell whether or not it gives you a good feeling. Everyone wants to have that comforting feeling of being home when they step into a house. If a potential home gives you that feeling, it may very well be the one you should choose.

2. You’re Comfortable in the Bathroom

One of the key signs that you should be looking out for when you are trying to find the right home would be …

It is a good idea to plan your home improvements because it helps in creating a more appealing and comfortable space. You also get the chance of increasing space and efficiency. Home upgrades will also boost property value and you can get more from it when you decide to sell. An ideal time to do the upgrades is the new year. Below are some smart home improvements you should consider for your home.

Modernising your kitchen

The most popular room to renovate is the kitchen. This is because it is the room where the family spends the most time whether cooking or eating meals. A major kitchen remodel costs a lot and many people cannot afford to do it, but the good thing is there are many ways of modernising your kitchen no matter your budget. You can find something to do that is going to modernise your kitchen without having to spend a lot of money. You can decide to replace the vinyl flooring with stone or wood. When you replace the flooring, it is going to have a big impact on your kitchen because it becomes more stylish and functional. If you have a bigger budget, consider replacing …

In this decade, the adoption of the cloud will only continue as more companies start to embrace this flexible consumption via multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

The Hybrid Cloud

For many companies, the hybrid-cloud approach is among the interim steps towards a lengthy process involving digital transformation. Owing to a lot of factors, including the reliance on existing legal systems and the need to comply with the different corporate regulations, most organizations have chosen to place their workloads on private and public clouds. According to predictions by Gartner, 90% of all organizations will have adopted this hybrid infrastructure agreement by 2020.

Besides this Hybrid Cloud, companies are increasingly adopting different kinds of multi-cloud solutions that combine cloud services across multiple providers. From a report by Kentik published in 2019, 58% of all organizations are already using combinations of AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud across their networks. This form of multi-cloud approach lets businesses examine and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the different vendors before making long-term commitments.

Nonetheless, there are still lots of companies that still have some reservations when it comes to the use of public clouds. This is one of the key reasons …