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Modern life can be extremely stressful at times. Individuals find themselves working more unsociable hours than ever before as the digital age allows businesses to operate 24/7. This can cause mayhem for families as parents try to balance their schedule to offer their kids the best attention that they can, which can add to the pressure. Those who cannot find a solution are prey to conditions such as burnout and anxiety, which can lead to even more serious issues. Couples need to be able to relax and spend some quality time together so that excessive strain is put on their…

St Albans is a pint-sized city that packs a punch when it comes to pub culture, with a host of hostelries offering everything from cracking live music and exciting real ales to funky bars and award-winning cuisine. But with dozens of different watering holes to choose from around the city centre alone, how do you know where to head for that particular experience – whether it’s a summer evening in a beer garden or winter’s afternoon around a log fire? This is an insider’s guide to St Albans pub culture, crafted through first-hand experience of the city’s brilliant boozers which…

I Love Decaf, the UK’s first-ever dedicated decaffeinated coffee brand, is celebrating a major milestone: a Great Taste Award for The Only Best Trillionaires Decaf Coffee. Launched in 2022 after years of development, the brand has firmly entered the decaf market with its exceptional flavour and growing success, holding a 4.8 Trustpilot rating. “Drinking decaf shouldn’t feel like a punishment.” David Holly, founder of I Love Decaf (https://www.ilovedecaf.shop), was inspired to create the brand after a personal journey to reduce caffeine: “I was drinking three litres of coffee a day before I decided to cut back on caffeine. But the…

Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm known for investing in high-growth companies, has announced a strategic partial sale of BigChange, a leading provider of field service management software, to Simpro Group, a global player in the same sector. Despite this sale, Great Hill will retain a minority stake in BigChange, underscoring its commitment to the company’s continued growth and success. Since being acquired by Great Hill in 2021, BigChange has experienced significant growth and transformation. The company has successfully increased its revenue by 2.5 times and expanded its customer base to over 2,200 clients. In addition, BigChange has launched…

A recent study by the UKG Workforce Institute has underscored the pivotal role that managers play in fostering productive and engaging workplaces. According to the global research, nearly three in four employees (73%) say their manager’s support and leadership directly motivates them to go above and beyond in their roles. However, the study also reveals a concerning level of burnout among managers, who report feeling the strain of their responsibilities more than any other group in the workforce. The research highlights that effective management is crucial to creating a positive work environment. A significant 87% of employees believe their manager…