The Armed Forces Community programme: One Year In
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Community Programme Co-Lead It’s been a year since the Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community programme came into fruition under the co-leadership of Andy and me, and what a year it has been. Initially, we posted a little note on LinkedIn and thought we might get the odd comment or email, […]
An introduction to the Armed Forces Community programme
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Covenant Co-Lead Dear Shaping Portsmouth Community, I hope this letter finds you well. I’m Kate, one of the two leads at the Armed Forces Programme. My co-lead Andy Moss and I wanted to get in touch to introduce ourselves, and to explain how we hope to support businesses and the […]
How to positively employ veterans transitioning from the Military
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Covenant Co-Lead As a veteran of 22 years, post-service by 18 months, I have fallen into the ‘job hopping’ category. If you’re not aware of what that is, then I’ll explain. According to research, upon leaving the Armed Forces, almost 42% of veterans will take up between 3 – 5 […]
Bowel Cancer Awareness
Download a PDF version here. What is the bowel? The bowel plays a crucial role in our digestive system for our overall health and wellbeing. It forms the lower portion of our digestive system, composed of a small and large bowel. It is a long muscular tube running from the stomach through to the back passage (anus). […]
Beware these common ‘malvertising’ attacks [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FLpnN–hGM Ever clicked an online ad and wondered afterwards if it was a scam? … most of us have – and cyber criminals want us to keep doing it. Here’s what to look out for to stop your business’s data (and profits) falling into the wrong hands…
Your business’s passwords are still too weak! [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkC8m-bcr4Y “iloveyou”, “12345”, “qwerty1”. Have I just guessed all your passwords? I hope not. If I have, you need to change them, immediately. Why? Because your passwords are STILL too weak. It’s a big problem…
Still using Windows 10? You must act NOW! [Video]
Windows 10 reaches its end of life THIS MONTH. If your business still isn’t prepared, you must start planning. Now. Here’s what you need to consider…
The two big threats of doing business on public wifi [Video]
Public Wi-Fi can be a lifesaver when you must send an urgent email while travelling or out of the office. But did you know it can also put your business data at risk? These are the two big threats you and your team need to be aware of…
How concerned should you be about cyber attacks? [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUb_aQZ9jEM You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about cyber attacks and the damage they can do to businesses. But how worried should you really be? Well, very… Because cyber criminals are getting smarter. The tools they use are more effective than ever… We have good news to share about how you can protect your business.
SME Business Insights: Balancing the benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence
Written by Lisa Gibbs Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate, offering powerful tools to improve efficiency, strengthen security and enhance customer engagement. To adopt AI effectively, SME business leaders must understand both its strategic advantages and potential pitfalls to […]