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Praseeda was Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2016 to 2018.

Banking

How banks are going to be using blockchain in 2018

Banks have taken a notable interest in using blockchain technology because it makes it difficult for fraudulent transactions to take place. Here's how banks can leverage blockchain in 2018.

Entrepreneurs

Wine connoisseur turned entrepreneur Robert Edwards on The Vino Beano

The Vino Beano's founder, Robert Edwards, left the life of an auditor to start a wine business. Here's his story.

Entrepreneurs

Does work experience still matter for the next generation of employees?

Career expert Edd Williams explains how the next generation of workers can get the work experience they need.

Human Resources

5 hot trends shaping the future of HR assessment

From gamification to people analytics, here are the hottest HR assessment trends to prepare for in 2018 and beyond.

Entrepreneurs

Is there a case for backing British robotics start-ups?

Earlier this week, Britbots announced the launch of its second robotics seed fund as the sector starts to pick up the pace. Founder Dominic Keen believes 2018 is the year to back British robotics.

Human Resources

Presenteeism is a sign that we’re not ready for flexible work, says futurist

1 in 3 British employees expect more workplace flexibility in the next decade, according to workplace futurist, Graeme Codrington.

Human Resources

How to beat the Blue Monday blues

Is ‘Blue Monday’ the prompt employers need to tackle mental health issues at work? Here are five key steps for businesses to follow to help their employees beat the Blue Monday Blues.

Technology

Rules for AI success when you’re not Google or Facebook

Here's how pre-digital businesses plan for AI success early on.

Entrepreneurs

Why the sky’s the limit for Cloudview’s James Wickes

James Wickes on how he grew Cloudview to turn over £2.5 million in five short years, with 80 per cent year-on-year growth. 

Human Resources

The one strategy that businesses need to retain top talent

What boosts workplace happiness and retains top talent: recognition or big fat bonuses?

Human Resources

From Carrie Gracie to the Golden Globes: Why the gender pay gap should be top-of-mind

When BBC China editor, Carrie Gracie famously resigned, news rippled through the corporate world that the gender pay gap is all too real, even in 2018. Here's what employers can do to improve gender equality in the workplace.

Technology

How start-ups can make the most of refurbished IT systems

Here's why start-ups should make the most of refurbished IT systems to keep costs down, while enjoying higher spec computers than the budget may allow.