Eight out of 10 start-ups begin life with friends or relatives of the founder being roped in to help out, a study found. Researchers who carried out a detailed study among 1,000 businesses found the majority prefer to employ their nearest and dearest than risk taking on unsuitable candidates. It also emerged young people are now more likely …
UN-BEAR-ABLE – WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Story%20Assets/Life%20StorageBy Zoya Gervis Four in ten adults still have a stuffed animal they interact with- and men are more likely to still have their teddy, according to new research. A study examining the sentimentality of 2,000 adults found 43 percent still privately indulges their softer side with a cuddle from their favorite stuffed …
Realising most other employees are younger than you, being able to poke fun at your boss and having your own mug are all signs you’ve become ‘part of the furniture’ at work. A study of 2,000 office workers has revealed the top 40 indicators that you’ve been in your job too long, including being able to tell if …
WITH VIDEO An app is revolutionising the lives of vulnerable people in Kenya by helping them manage the burden of unexpected medical costs. Single mums and elderly people are signing up to the mobile health wallet service M-TIBA, which allows individuals to send, save and spend funds for their medical treatments. Prior to its development, the severe lack …
UK FAMILIES are desperate to dramatically slash their plastic use – and are turning back to traditional shopping methods to beat the plastic plague. A huge 93 per cent of families say they are trying to use fewer plastic items but only 17 per cent are able to afford pricier non-plastic alternatives. As a result, over half families …
with PICS Millions of Brits have got the hump because their other half spends too much time ‘engaging’ with celebs like Cara Delevingne, Ed Sheeran and David Beckham on Twitter and Instagram, it has emerged. Researchers found as many as six in 10 Brits feel ‘out of touch’ with their partner due to long working hours, busy lifestyles …
KEEPING COOL – WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC: https://we.tl/Hk3W7s7D9b By Zoya Gervis Millennials are the most patient generation of all, according to surprising new research. A study examining the customer service experiences and expectations of 2,000 people found millennials are prepared to wait the longest times before getting agitated and are less likely to complain when things …
– WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC: https://we.tl/2x6Va75N9e By Valerie Siebert Newly-engaged couples are increasingly delaying their nuptials because of financial reasons, according to new research. The study of 5,000 married U.S. adults revealed that couples are increasingly delaying their wedding plans due to the rising costs of getting hitched. The new survey displayed how marriage proposals have evolved over …
Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their stories from the olden days. A study of 1,000 five to 18 year-olds reveals just 21 per cent will visit their older relatives to hear about how their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living …
Half of British parents spend less than ONE HOUR of quality time a day with their children – according to research. The Thomas Cook study of 1,500 working parents of children up to six years old found eight in 10 are aware they don’t spend enough time with their children during the average working week. Among the activities …
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