Made up of 100,000 knives, the Knife Angel has arrived in Birmingham today in a bid to raise awareness in tackling knife crime in the UK. The British Ironwork Centre has worked with all 43 police forces in the UK and weapons amnesties to retrieve knives from the streets, through knife banks. With knife crime increasing in Birmingham and the UK, and 250 recorded stabbings already this year, it is becoming more important than ever to...
You may have noticed that something has changed on Gmail, and that would be their new ‘Schedule’ feature’. This allows you to schedule your emails to be sent out at a later date and time - which you can choose. This new feature is available on Gmail desktop, Android and iOS. How to Gmail Schedule feature? This feature will be automatically updated on your G-Suite Gmail account, and is easy to use. Simply write your email...
Content calendars and social media schedules help you to organise, plan and post content, and with new social media channels popping up monthly and the need to stay active increasing, they are a tool that can’t be ignored. They are a document that consist of the social media platforms that you will be posting on, including the content and time and date to be posted. Having a central place for your team to manage content allows...
Nearly a year on since the GDPR law came into force, people are still confused and unsure of the GDPR law and how to become compliant. Here we’ve answered the most asked questions… Who does GDPR apply to? GDPR applies to businesses of all sizes that process personal data of EU residents. Does Brexit affect GDPR? Brexit will not affect the GDPR law as it came into effect before the UK leaves the EU. What are the...
To mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, 12 of his greatest & most famous drawings from the Royal Collection will be on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery this Spring. This Nationwide event will allow the UK to see 144 of Da Vinci's greatest works, reflecting his interests and hobbies. There will be a series of tours for visitors to get an insight into the artists techniques, as well as...
Todays mobile controlled world means that to stay competitive you need to have teams working together to analyse and interpret marketing data. This means that everyone needs to have knowledge and understanding, to help you to reach data related goals. Your team should be able to analyse everything from the overall performance of the business to customer insights. In the long term, this can help you to reach your customers when it matters most, potentially resulting...
In April 2019, Google+ will be shut down for consumers due to their user data was left exposed. Google have warned that G Suite customers may see changes to their account due to this change, due to them adding new features to the Google+ for G Suite customers. Changes to G Suite Customers: Google+ content will start to be removed, but may still remain visible to G Suite users Google+ pages and events will...
The Birmingham Christmas Market is in full swing, with it getting busier by the day. With less than 4 weeks until Christmas Day, people are getting excited and heading to the German Market to start gift shopping, having fun with friends, and getting into the festive spirit. At Siren Search, we have recently all visited the market together on a busy Friday afternoon. The atmosphere was bustling, and certainly helps to us in the Christmas spirit....
Research shows that within the next 20 years, 90% of all jobs will require digital skills. In order to meet this, businesses need to undergo a shift due to digital - which requires a skilled workforce, currently two thirds of the workforce is lacking. How to tackle the Digital Transformation? Build a continuous learning atmosphere - Businesses should encourage a continuous learning culture to develop more refined skills and meet everyday tasks better. This makes...
Birmingham is full of great places to work from, including plenty of quirky places to sit. With winter drawing in, you may want a cosy coffee shop to sit and write emails, have meetings, or just enjoy a warming drink. Here are our top three Cosy Coffee Shops...