Blog: Business

With much attention on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labour markets, Nicholas Apergis, Professor of Economics at the University of Derby, explains how important it is for firms to maintain their labour force.

Marketing student Jindrich Salak discusses his relationship with his lecturers and the first-hand industry experience he gained through an internship.

A student shares how he grasped employment opportunities through the DRIVEN internship scheme and how he worked with academics to develop, grow and embrace challenge.

Brendan Moffett discusses how the latest guidelines issued by the government are affecting businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector and what support is being made available to support them through the coronavirus crisis.

Nicholas Apergis, Professor of Economics at the University of Derby, explores the possible consequences of the coronavirus crisis on global energy markets.

Julie Stone, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Affairs and Director of Online Learning, explores the growing support for a reform of the Apprenticeship Levy - change that could potentially see the levy made available for different types of training, not just apprenticeships.

Charity retailer Harriet Webster urges you to say no to fast fashion and help reduce the 11 million items of clothing we send to landfill every week.

Professor Nicholas Apergis looks ahead to the post-Brexit economic future for the UK.

Dr Sarah Rawlinson, Head of Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Derby, explores experience gifts as alternatives to traditional Christmas spending.

Fresh from a visit to Harvard and face-to-face meeting with a marketing legend, Dr Charles Hancock, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Derby, talks about how his meeting with Harvard Emeritus Professor Gerald Zaltman came about and the impact it has had on his career.