Angel investment in Spanish startups is up 44 per cent on last year, with Barcelona taking the lion's share. While there have been fewer deals, they've increased in value bringing the total amount to EUR 1.217 billion as of October 2018, writes Tim Hinchcliffe. The top investment rounds range from the EUR 11.8 million raised by Travelperk in one of their two funding rounds this year, to the EUR 430 million raised by Letgo. And the top city is Barcelona with EUR 731.4 million,...

Consumers are swayed by the content they consume on social media and as a result influencer marketing has become one of the most effective ways for brands to connect with their audience, acquire new customers and drive sales. The social media landscape is continuing to evolve however and consumers are becoming more discerning. So to continue reaping the benefits of influencer marketing, brands need to ensure they deliver high-quality campaigns that focus on authenticity and genuine engagement. H...

Fear of failure is one of the biggest obstacles to success and to overcome your fear, you need to change how you perceive failure. What one person considers a crushing defeat, another sees as a minor setback and a learning opportunity. "The chips aren't always going to fall where you want them to — but if you understand that reality going in, you can be prepared to wring the most value out of the experience, no matter the outcome," writes executive career transition coach Susan Peppercorn. ...

Managed properly, flexible working can be as good for employers as it is for employees and companies that aren't embracing the trend toward remote working may find it increasingly difficult to attract and retain top talent. That's not to say that remote working is always plain sailing however—especially for digital nomads who travel the world, living and working remotely in different locations for several weeks or months at a time. In this article, Mark Frary explores how inflexibility can make ...

Americans' commutes are getting worse every year and employees are starting to weigh their options. With the high price and stress of long commutes, much of the workforce is willing to take pay-cuts just to avoid an added 20 minutes to their trip home from work. The focus on a healthier commute is leading to talented workers choosing jobs that allow them flexibility and reimbursements when it comes to their commute and employers need to take notice if they want to retain those high value workers...