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1 week ago | 
thesheridanpress.com | Richard Burton
Mental health has emerged as a critical issue across the United States. In Wyoming, where rugged landscapes often mirror the stoic attitudes of its inhabitants, discussions surrounding mental health can be scarce, especially among men. Addressing these issues is critical, especially in a state where isolation and societal expectations can complicate the landscapes of emotional well-being. Wyoming faces significant mental health challenges.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
smeweb.com | Richard Burton
Wages are still ahead of inflation in both the public and private sectors, according to newly published official figures. In real terms, pay rose 3.4% between October and December compared with the same period a year ago, after taking into account the pace of price rises.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
smeweb.com | Richard Burton
More than four in ten entrepreneurs exit in order to prioritise wellbeing and family, according to new research that highlights the emotional toll of running a business in the current climate. Current market conditions also play a leading role with 65 per cent selling up sooner than they had wanted due to the fear of tax rises. And one in five said they received offers they “couldn’t refuse”, often resulting in hasty decisions and heightened uncertainty.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
smeweb.com | Richard Burton
President Trump’s decision to pull out of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives threatens to have a dramatic knock-on effect with major global corporations announcing plans to scale back or reverse their own DEI agendas.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
smeweb.com | Richard Burton
The CIPD is using National Apprenticeship Week to urge the Government to act on developing the skills needed to deliver economic growth, by involving employers in the early design of the new Growth and Skills Levy and introducing an Apprenticeship Guarantee for all young people aged 16-24.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
smeweb.com | Richard Burton
The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates has been widely welcomed by business, but it comes with caveats. The 4.5% comes as it halved its UK growth forecasts for this year and warned households could expect renewed pressure from rising prices. The Bank’s monetary policy committee voted by a seven to two to reduce the rates from 4.75%, to provide some financial relief to borrowers, given the Government’s struggles with a sluggish economy.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
smeweb.com | Richard Burton
Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to mimic banks’ fraud departments to steal money from customers, a leading fraud recovery law firm has warned. Solicitors say the fraudsters are using new tricks to convince bank customers that they are genuine. It includes using the same telephone hold music as their bank, cloning the bank’s phone number and telling victims they can check on Google and asking the victim to confirm details such as their overdraft limit.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
smeweb.com | Richard Burton
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new plan to unlock the potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, that she says has the potential to become “Europe’s Silicon Valley” and boost the UK economy by £78 billion by 2035.
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Aug 17, 2024 | 
thesheridanpress.com | Richard Burton
In the face of increasing mental health crises, subacute crisis treatment facilities play a pivotal role in providing immediate and effective support. These facilities serve as a crucial resource for individuals facing severe mental health or substance abuse challenges who may not be in an acute crisis but are at high risk of one. Subacute crisis services offer short-term residential support aimed at stabilizing clients and resolving acute symptoms to prevent the escalation of crises.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
transportxtra.com | Richard Burton
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