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I read your article on the shortlisting of the top three job applicants. Does it apply only to management jobs or all kinds of jobs? What’s the best procedure? — Wind BlownCreating a shortlist of candidates is not easy or
80 Million RedCap IoT Module Shipments Forecast by 2029, of Which 71% Will be eRedCap
5G RedCap was finalized in the 3GPP’s Release 17 to provide device OEMs with a migration pathway from 4G LTE to 5G for mid-range devices, whose throughput requirements sit between those of enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) and Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA).
State pension set to rise by £400 amid criticism of winter fuel allowance cuts
The UK Government is expected to increase the state pension by more than £400 a year, following criticism of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s decision to means-test the winter fuel allowance. Treasury calculations suggest that the full state pension could rise in line
Wireless Logic and u-blox forge strategic partnership
Together, both companies will be able to provide greater scalability, flexibility and network options for global IoT deployments. Wireless Logic, the leading global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platform provider, and u-blox, a provider of positioning and wireless communication services, have
ASOS sells majority stake in Topshop and Topman for £135m as iconic brands set to relaunch
Topshop and Topman, once among the UK’s most iconic clothing brands, are set for a comeback as their website is relaunched following ASOS’s sale of a majority stake in the brands for £135 million. Danish clothing group Heartland, the parent company
UnaBiz Launches Suite of Smart Building Solutions to Streamline Facilities Management and Advance Sustainability Reporting
UnaBiz, Massive Internet of Things service provider and integrator, today announced the launch of three innovative solutions targeting the Smart Building sector at BEX Asia 2024. These IoT solutions are designed to automate monitoring, optimise operations, and help building owners meet
Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Regional Edition honors champions of inclusive entrepreneurship across Asia
The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Regional Edition proudly celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit, honoring a new elite of industry leaders spearheading inclusive entrepreneurship across Asia. Set in Bangkok, Thailand, this year’s awards highlighted leading business leaders and enterprises who
Labour’s affordable housing plan ‘needs more flexibility,’ say small developers
Labour’s plan to mandate that developers build affordable housing on at least 50% of “grey belt” land could render 80% of small development sites unviable, according to research by tech firm Viability. The study suggests that reducing the requirement to
Landlords rush to sell amid fears of capital gains tax hike
The proportion of former rental properties entering the sales market has reached a record high, driven by landlords’ concerns over a potential rise in capital gains tax (CGT) in the forthcoming budget, according to property website Rightmove. Currently, 18% of
Labour scraps plan for ‘British Isa’ aimed at boosting UK stock investment
The Labour government is expected to abandon plans for a ‘British Isa,’ a scheme initially proposed by the previous Conservative administration to encourage investment in UK stocks. The move comes amid concerns that the initiative would complicate the individual savings account