Outsourcing: The Answer To Staff Shortages With staffing shortages becoming a very real issue for UK businesses, Causeway Connect have the answer to many companies’ growth, staff issues and operational challenges in 2022. We have a range of services from remote, dedicated staff to shared resource solutions via our nearshore outsourcing model.  Outsourcing can be unfamiliar concept for businesses and does raise questions – will outsourcing cause issue loss of confidence for my customers?  Will outsourcing mean I lose control and consistency? Many companies are concerned about compro ..read more

Premium, On Demand Outsourcing Outsourcing services is becoming an ever more popular way of growing a business at a lower cost while still having access to excellent quality. Business owners that want to scale their operations and increase productivity are turning to outsourcing as a way to achieve their goals faster and more affordably. Companies like Causeway Connect are helping to make that happen by providing top talent to growing businesses, helping them to become bigger and better. Outsourcing is sometimes viewed as a cheap solution with poor results, especially when working with provi ..read more

The Changing Face Of Outsourcing The concept of outsourcing is nothing new. In fact, major global brands have outsourced everything from customer care to manufacturing for decades. While this has often seen the name of outsourcing muddied by negative connotations, the landscape has changed dramatically in recent years and is now far more accessible to SMEs and startups across the UK and beyond.  Could outsourced services and workers support the future of your business? Here’s everything you need to know  Why Outsourcing Is No Longer A Cold, Corporate Tactic  Outsourcing was co ..read more

Simplifying ESG Reporting in Construction A total service designed for construction sector Primes and Subs to manage and report on their Environment, Social, and Governance performance. The importance of ESG reporting Your success when tendering for contracts now hinges upon demonstrating your firm’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These demand detailed reporting related to emissions, waste, energy, equality, safety and much more. Reporting is both regulatory and supply chain driven. By working with experts to meet your obligations, you add value  to your firm throu ..read more

Simplifying ESG Reporting in Education A total service designed for schools and universities of all sizes to manage andreport on their Environment, Social, and Governance performance. The importance of ESG reporting Transparency honesty and integrity. These are the principles you teach, and they’re also the very essence of organisational ESG reporting. Formalised reporting spans your nstitutions’ entire energy, waste, social-inclusivity, equality, risk and more. It even weighs the impact you have upon the local community. Critically, quality ESG reporting drives good governance. A total serv ..read more

Simplifying ESG Reporting for UK SMEs Construction The importance of ESG reporting SMEs are initiating ESG reporting because of supply chain demands and consumer pressure. Industrial or professional, everyone is affected, regardless of business type. Regulation is pushing Net Zero, and your firm’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals demand detailed reporting related to emissions, waste, energy, equality, safety and much more. This isn’t just ‘more red tape’: ESG is an opportunity. It enables you to win more clients, and it’s critical when seeking investment. By working with ex ..read more

Construction Firms: a 5-Step Fast-Start Guide to ESG Reporting ESG reporting is a deep dive into the entire environmental and social impact of your firm, plus an examination of your total corporate governance processes. Unlike many ISO standards, ESG reporting is multi-disciplinary. You’ll need input from across the organisation, and success requires both steady guidance and perseverance. 1. Selecting the optimum reporting platform Unless your firm has global operations there’s no need to spend a fortune on technology which will remain unused. In construction, you’ll almost never have to wor ..read more

5 Impacts of ESG on the UK Construction Sector ESG reporting is creating shockwaves throughout the UK’s construction sector. Has your firm begun the process? ESG is the formalised measurement and declaration of how your firm states its position on matters of Environment, Social, andGovernance, and its impact affects construction today. 1. Procurement gives 10% weighting to ESG In September 2021 the Procurement Policy Note PPN 06/21 came into force. This requires all suppliers who bid for government contracts of just £5m, to demonstrate that they are taking action to reduce their carbon emiss ..read more

The Rise of the Remote Worker The shift towards remote working is one of the most significant changes to come out of the last couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic might have forced many companies to adapt to their employees working from home, but many are now choosing to continue remote working practices even when not required to do so. In April 2020, 46.6% of people in employment in the UK did at least some work at home, according to the Office for National Statistics. By June 2021, 44% of workers aged between 30 and 49 said they had worked from home in the last 7 days. But what does this ..read more

Business websites for absolute beginners Running a business, especially one without a digital presence is no longer feasible. Consumers use the internet for everything from product research to finding out where a business is located and operation hours. Even a simple, well-designed website can provide you with a competitive advantage in your sector, and if you sell things, your site can help you develop your business quickly and affordably. A small company website is essential for informing your customers, explaining your value proposition, increasing brand awareness, and driving sales. Here ..read more