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30 Women in London’s Tech Scene to Follow on LinkedIn

Folks, the Women Startup Challenge Europe is next week in London. You can still get tickets, which include seats to the Pitch Competition and a catered networking reception on May 3rd at City Hall. My team and I are showcasing women...

We Want Job Perks!

70% of British employees state that job incentives motivate them. From free gourmet food and bring in your pet day, to napping pods and haircuts on site; companies like Google offer a variety of incentives and benefits to employees. Unsurprisingly,...

Amazon’s Echo Look Camera Gives You Fashion Tips

The Echo Look hands-free camera is the newest in a line of Alexa-powered cameras. Besides all the regular smart home control features, the new Amazon speakers have the role of a fashion adviser for your everyday outfits. Simply place the Echo...

Employee Experience Strategies that Work

I felt extremely humbled and privileged to be invited as a judge to the 2017 Employee Experience Awards.  I’ve been lucky enough to have done this kind of thing in the past and have always found the experience very rewarding...

Many Businesses Are Just Beginning Their Digital Transformation Journeys

Results from three surveys suggest many organisations have delivered benefits from digitally driven initiatives, but the transformation is a journey in progress and CIO have to invest more in executing digital and analytics programs. Are CEOs understanding the importance of digital...

Barclays Bets Big on Fintech in UK Despite Brexit Fallout

The fintech scene is growing in London at a time when many banks are looking to exit the city. At a time when other lenders are eyeing a succinct exit from the UK, Barclays is looking to shore up at least...

Barclay Brothers Eye £3bn-plus Price Tag for Shop Direct

BC Partners and CVC are among potential suitors for the fast-growing owner of the Littlewoods brand, Sky News learns. The reclusive twins who own Shop Direct, the retail group behind the Very and Littlewoods brands, are targeting a £3bn-plus price tag...

Kitty Hawk Flyer Is Coming Soon

Kitty Hawk is a fresh startup that has been backed up by Larry Page, Alphabet’s CEO. This flyer has been designed to fly over water with two pontoons at the bottom to ensure a safe landing. Kitty Hawk is able...

Insurance Companies Face a Giant Leap into CX

As technology has moved on, the insurance industry has failed to keep up and now customers are responding by moving to more innovative firms that put customer experience first. There’s no doubt that customer experience (CX) gives insurers a competitive...

Building That Changes Its Shape Every Hour

Tired of living in the same building every day? Try renting an apartment inside of this mesmerising construction that changes its shape every hour, giving each apartment the ability to control its exterior individually. Kiefer Technic Showroom was designed by Ernst...