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Meeting the challenge of recruitment in a cooling job market

In this blog we discuss the current landscape in the job market and what this means for you and your business.

Punctuality at work – Is being on time so last decade?

Is punctuality no longer required by business? In this article we explore the new generation of talent’s job expectatio...

Autumn is the time to learn a new skill

Short Courses are a smart investment in your future and Autumn is the ideal season to start. We look at some of the rea...

Birmingham Royal Ballet embraces tech to reach new audiences

In this blog we highlight the Birmingham Royal Ballet's journey to investing in new technologies, and the lessons your ...

Are placements right for your business?

Recruiting student talent could help ease the burden for your small or medium business. Find out more below.

Top 4 business model success stories

In the world of business, innovation is often the key differentiator between those who thrive and those who fail. In th...

Birmingham City University Opens The Centre for Future Homes

Are you a business involved in the construction industry? Then BCU’s Centre for Future Homes is here to help. It will e...

Management Thinking With Different Hats

As we approach National STEAM Day on November 8th, we celebrate the role adding Arts to Science, Technology, Engineerin...

Five Toxic Examples of Greenwashing

As consumers become ever more environmentally aware, organisations of all sizes have taken it upon themselves to market...

How to Achieve Business Financial Stability

Achieving financial stability is essential for the long-term success of any business, particularly in the volatile UK m...

Why Employee Wellbeing is Vital

Employee absence is continually on the rise and increasingly attributed to factors such as mental health. We look at fi...

Retrofitting in the UK: A path to Sustainability

As the UK strives to meet its ambitious climate targets, retrofitting has emerged as a powerful solution to reduce carb...

Housing Summit paves the way for new homes

Over 100 people from across the building sector attended the Housing Summit at Arup's new office in Birmingham.

International Women’s Day: Claudia Carter interview

Professor Claudia Carter, BCU Professor of Environmental Governance and Planning in the Faculty of Computing, Engineer...

Celebrating over 20 years of partnership with West Midlands Police

The latest in the series of Fusion events following on from ones with the business, professional and financial service...

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