In 2022, implementing and managing security solutions for buildings of any scale can be a complex process. Tommy Geddes, Commercial Director for George Boyd discusses the importance of layered physical security in the modern world.

With the looming recession taking its toll on businesses, sustainable waste management experts, Envirovue, highlights the importance of long-term waste reduction, and the malpractice of large-scale waste management companies and reveals how the waste management sector represents an essential component in revitalising the economy.

Toxic or polluted air (especially indoors) is hard to detect which means this invisible danger can be easily missed. A study by the Health Effects Institute concluded that even the lowest levels of air pollution can lead to health-damaging consequences, underlining the need for direct action to improve air quality everywhere for everyone, starting with the places where most people spend their time outside of the home - offices.

A big challenge that organisations have faced in recent times is convincing C-level executives to invest in a solid and robust cybersecurity strategy. This will almost certainly continue into 2023 and unfortunately, the battle won’t end there. Next comes the question of how much to spend on cyber security and exactly where it should be allocated, how it should be optimised, and considerations for insourcing vs outsourcing.

Business lending approvals have been at a record low in 2022. Not only is the number of business loan applicants down, with fewer than one in ten (9%) small businesses applying for finance in Q1 2022, but only a small fraction of applicants are successful.

If there is one word to define 2022, it is ‘unpredictable.’ The European logistics industry has had a rollercoaster of a year so far, and, as a result, supply chain agility has proven to be of utmost importance. The ability to react quickly to changes in the market, unexpected hurdles, and fluctuating customer demand is imperative, and warehouses play an important role in maximising operational efficiency.