Business

Businesses in Devon have been urged to take proactive steps to avoid disruption from power cuts, with the threat of floods looming.

Experts from emergency power specialist, Central Power Services, are warning that businesses in Devon must act now to ensure they can continue to run in the event of likely outages.

The UK Government has issued a flood warning and recommended that people prepare for potential groundwater flooding caused by high levels of rainfall from Dolton to Bideford.

Severe weather such as heavy rain and flooding can cause powercuts. Being left...

Business scams inflict financial damage, and even worse, they erode trust. Protect your business by learning to recognize the red flags and report business scams before you fall victim.

The odds are high that you or your employees have encountered phishing emails, fake investment opportunities, fraudulent supplier contracts, or identity theft. Whatever form a scam takes, the intention is always the same: scammers are out to steal money, data, or resources.

If just one of your employees falls prey to these scams, your entire...

In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled the development of agentic AI technologies, which are designed to perform tasks autonomously and adaptively. These technologies have immense potential to transform a variety of sectors, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment. However, as with any powerful tool, there are both promising benefits and significant risks associated with their deployment. Understanding these aspects is crucial for leveraging agentic AI effectively while mitigating its potential downsides....

When it comes to language, there are so many evolving expectations that it can be hard to keep up. What was once acceptable is now taboo, and then what was taboo is now okay.

From “slay” to “bussin’,” the wrong word at the wrong time can make you seem out of place or downright old, but it’s not usually dangerous. Except, that is, when it comes to gender terms. Inaccurately using a pronoun, called misgendering , can insult someone to the point that you lose their trust and, possibly, their loyalty as your employee. Misgendering can even put the other person in physical or...