Cyber-attacks might make the headlines when they affect major corporations, but cyber security isn’t only a big-business issue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are targets too – and the consequences can include operational disruption, financial loss and damage to important business relationships.
According to the Government’s latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 46% of small businesses and 65% of medium-sized businesses identified a cyber security breach or attack during the previous 12 months, with phishing by far the most commonly reported type.
Technology plays an important part in keeping businesses secure, but so do the everyday decisions made by the people using it. Read on to find out what SMEs and their employees should be looking out for – and some simple steps we can all take to reduce the risk.
After another summer of unusually high temperatures in the UK, conversations about how our buildings respond to a changing climate are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
But while much of the focus around climate change in construction has understandably been on reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency, there’s another question we need to consider: Will the buildings we’re constructing today still perform effectively in the climate they’ll experience 20, 30 or even 50 years from now?
That’s the question being raised by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), which is calling for climate resilience to become a standard consideration when roofs are designed, refurbished and maintained. Keep reading to find out more.
Earlier this summer, we shared the news that Sheriff Construction was supporting local charity, The Level Trust, with a company donation and school uniform drive. Thanks to the generosity of our team, we’re delighted to have collected a fantastic selection of good-quality pre-loved and new school uniform, which we’ll be delivering to the charity this week.
The new school year may already be underway but, as any parent knows, children don’t stop growing once September arrives! We’re therefore confident these donations will soon be put to good use, helping local families with the ongoing cost of keeping their children properly equipped for school. Read on to find out more about The Level Trust and why Sheriff decided to support its work.
As children across the country head back to school this week, many adults will also be settling back into familiar routines after the summer. It might not mean buying a new pencil case or packing a school bag, but this time of year can still be a useful prompt to think about learning.
What could you improve? What new skill would make your job easier? Is there something you would like to understand better, or perhaps a role you would like to work towards in the future? Would a return to formal education help you achieve your goals, or could you get there through small, practical steps taken over time? Explore these ideas further by reading this week’s blog.