The recent changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have raised concerns across various industries, particularly within the legal sector. From 6 April 2025, employer NICs will increase from 13.8% to 15%, while the threshold will be reduced from £9,100 to £5,000. For law firms, these changes will significantly impact operational costs, making it essential to …
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April Fools’ Day April Fools’ Day is a time when media outlets let loose – and sometimes fool the entire nation. Here are three of the most iconic UK-based pranks that fooled millions, and a reminder that when it comes to transcription, accuracy is no joke. 🥇 1. The BBC’s Spaghetti Tree Hoax (1957) The …
If you’re a researcher, journalist, HR professional or academic juggling deadlines, interviews, meetings, and a never-ending stream of admin, you’re not alone. Many in the media and research industries wear multiple hats – investigator, interviewer, editor, data wrangler, project manager… and often, transcriber too. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you can’t do it all. Not …
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Work More Effectively – with Help from OutSec In a fast-moving digital world, professionals in media and content creation are expected to juggle it all: interviews, research, meetings, admin, and tight deadlines. It’s no wonder so many are feeling the pressure. Whether you’re a journalist, podcaster, academic, or researcher, time …
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Streamline your property and surveying documentation with OutSec’s efficient transcription services. The property and surveying industries in the UK face a variety of documentation challenges. From creating accurate reports to managing tight deadlines, property professionals need reliable solutions to streamline their workflows. At OutSec, we offer expert transcription services to help you overcome these obstacles, freeing …
Organisational silos are one of the biggest obstacles to effective communication and collaboration in any business. They create barriers that hinder the free flow of information, lower efficiency, and ultimately weaken organisational cohesion. Many businesses experience these issues without realising that they stem from deep-rooted structural problems. Understanding how silos emerge and identifying their presence …
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The digital era offers numerous benefits, but it also introduces significant security challenges for legal professionals. Law firms handle vast amounts of sensitive client data, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. Alarmingly, cyberattacks on UK law firms occur every 12 minutes. From advanced phishing scams to AI-powered deepfake technology, the threat landscape continues to evolve …
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Many professionals struggle to stay productive and manage their workload effectively. Traditional to-do lists often lead to unfinished tasks, procrastination, and stress. However, there is a more effective solution. Timeboxing is a powerful time management technique that helps individuals work smarter and achieve better results. What is Timeboxing? Timeboxing involves allocating a fixed time slot …
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Have you ever found yourself unable to stop thinking about an unfinished task? Even when you try to relax, your mind keeps returning to it. This common experience is due to the Zeigarnik effect, a psychological phenomenon that explains why incomplete tasks stay in our thoughts. Understanding this effect can help improve productivity, reduce stress and …
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Meetings should foster collaboration, decision-making, and problem solving. Yet, many businesses hold meetings out of habit rather than necessity. Without a clear purpose, these become unproductive meetings that simply drain productivity and morale. The Cost of Unproductive Meetings Research shows that 35% of all meetings are unproductive, costing businesses thousands of wasted hours and millions …
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