Uswitch: Millions of British use their smartphones for work

Around 24 million UK employees are spending 12 hours a week doing their job on their smartphones. According to research by Uswitch…   The research revealed that 24% use their phones for video calls. 17% dial into meetings, 50% answer emails and 14% work with spreadsheets.   Of those surveyed, 70% reported that they have… Continue reading Uswitch: Millions of British use their smartphones for work

Save money by following a Salary Sacrifice guide

Only 41% of smaller enterprises offer Salary Sacrifice. It is a simple way to trim tax while helping employees keep more of what they earn…     What is salary sacrifice?   Salary sacrifice is a government-backed scheme to help employers and their workers save on tax by paying into a workplace pension. An employee… Continue reading Save money by following a Salary Sacrifice guide

Sustainable benefits can help make a real difference

Indeed, research shows that two-thirds of Britons now believe climate change is as severe as coronavirus and the majority want sustainability prioritised in economic recovery…     What exactly is sustainability?   Sustainability means different things to different people. It is clear that it is not just about ensuring that we do not use up… Continue reading Sustainable benefits can help make a real difference

What is the Carbon Footprint of a Smartphone?

Manufacturing the average smartphone is estimated to create around 16kg of CO2 equivalent emissions. If you then add the amount of power the phone consumes over two years of average use then that figure rises to 22kg, but there’s also much more to consider.   All smartphones contain hazardous materials like bromine, chlorine, lead and… Continue reading What is the Carbon Footprint of a Smartphone?