Like magpies searching out shiny objects, we have found some interesting articles from the last week and put them all in one place for you. Enjoy!
What will office Christmas parties look like when you can’t go in the office?
The Drum catches up with people in advertising, an industry notorious for raucous Christmas parties, to see what they’ll be doing differently this year.
The UK government has launched a programme to connect global banks with British fintechs
The UK fintech sector is estimated to be worth £11 billion in revenue in 2019, and the UK government is seeking to make the most of this by launching a global partnerships programme to help international financial institutions access British fintech.
The marketing industry is ramping up efforts to tackle sexual harassment
The marketing industry wants to create a new normal by updating its code of conduct after a survey of 1,250 marketers found that 49% of respondents believe that sexual harassment will be more of a problem as businesses return to offices.
Currencycloud invests £1.5m in remote-first working strategy
As Currencycloud thinks about life after the pandemic, it reveals plans to invest £1.5m in enhancing employees’ working from home experience by shifting training to online platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, and adopting Bonusly an online peer recognition programme. Its existing offices will be optimised for relationship building and collaboration.
Take part in Marketing Week’s annual career and salary survey
Marketing Week has announced their annual survey, asking questions about the impact of Covid-19 on employees’ roles and what the gender pay gap looks like. You can take part here.
How has consumer behaviour changed in 2020?
How have brand experiences had to adapt during the pandemic? Digital trading has increased as in-store experiences have declined due to the pandemic, causing many brands to reconsider their online presence to keep up with consumer needs.