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					Thoughts from the new kids on the Operational Board block
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	Earlier this year we saw the appointment of three new members to our Operational Board on a rotational basis. This move was the first move of its kind for DJS Research and it's already proven to be an excellent one on both a strategic and operational front. 

	 

	Simon Driver, Gill Redfern and Charlotte Sykes have over three decades of experience at DJS Research between them - and even more within the research industry as a whole! United by their passion for our organisation, each brings a very different set of qualities and skills to the boardroom table.

	 

	Eight months on we've asked them how they're getting on wearing their new board hats and it's clear they've rolled their sleeves up and got stuck straight in...

	 

	

	 

	Simon Driver: "After 7 years in a director role at DJS Research, I was delighted to expand my role further earlier this year with an appointment to the DJS Research Operational Board.  My main focus in the past 12 months has been working with colleagues in the Smart Growth pillar, helping to improve commercial understanding across the business and ensuring that we work together to maximise profits for the benefit of Partners. This includes Key Account Management, proactive business winning, and supporting teams to develop their business plans for the next financial year.  We are all working hard, alongside the different pillars and EO Voice, to make sure that DJS continues to be a great place to work."

	 

	

	
		 
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					DJS Research Review of the Year 2024
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					Reassuring young people about the bright, squiggly, paths ahead of them
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	Earlier this year, our Training Manager Sarah Smith and HR Manager Lucy Pawson were invited to join Aquinas College on their pre-summer careers event. It wasn't our first rodeo. DJS Research have supported Aquinas, and numerous other local schools and colleges, at many such events over the years and they always prove valuable - not just for the students, but for our teams taking part. 

	 

	In this short piece Sarah shares what happened on the Aquinas careers day and explains why she feels it's so vitally important for employers from all sectors to support young people in careers and skills training initiatives such as these. She also shares her hopes to excite young people about the wealth of potential careers ahead of them and to reassure them that varied and 'squiggly' career paths are often the most interesting.

	 

	Article by Training Manager, Sarah Smith 

	 

	We were delighted to be invited back to Aquinas College to participate in their careers day, having previously supported several different career activities at the college. The day was designed to give students, aged 16-17 years old, an idea of the different kinds of jobs that exist in the world of employment, along with a flavour for different organisations and their associated sectors.

	
		We were asked to prepare a short talk to tell students about our roles and responsibilities, what inspires us, industry challenges, and our route into our roles. We also made ample space for questions. Myself and Lucy attended in the morning and delivered two sessions together. It was great being able to step into students' world and meet them all (even if it did make us feel old!) and share insight with them that hopefully inspires and excites them about their future. Lucy and I both shared how 'making a difference' is part of what drives us in our roles, and really, that is what makes us keen and excited to engage with young people, or those considering their career choices, to help them find their way into jobs that they find rewarding and enjoyable!  
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					Festive fundraising preparation! What we did with our DJS Volunteer Day...
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		All Partners at DJS Research have the opportunity to take a volunteer day each year to support a charity of their choice. Taken individually or as a team, it's a chance to give something back and provide tangible support to organisations and initiatives that we feel passionate about - while still getting paid! 
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					A baker's dozen and one more for good luck – 14 well-deserved promotions!
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	Back in February we announced a raft of well-deserved promotions across our organisation. As the year hurtles towards its close, we couldn't be more thrilled to be sharing news of even MORE promotions within our Research and Operations team. 
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					Hold the Front Page! DJS Research launches DJS DIGEST our internal newsletter inspired by our partners
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					Unlocking the Power of Behavioural Science: A short review of the MRS Behavioural Science Summit 2023
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					We have been awarded RAS Accredited Recruiter Status by the Market Research Society
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					People Powered Growth: We're proud to have been involved with groundbreaking research into EO and its far-reaching impact
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					Huge congrats to Alex Scaife for passing the MRS Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice!
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					MRS Gen Z Summit: Our Key Takeaways
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					DJS Research - Review of the Year 2023
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	                 A huge thank you to our clients, respondents, suppliers and employee partners

	 

	Another year over – and again it's been a positive one for DJS Research, despite feeling like a more challenging year for the industry overall. We've continued to recruit more talent across all areas of the business, have promoted many of our hardworking team and have also seen client growth, particularly within the public sector (with some exciting plans in the pipeline!).

	 

	
		We have also continued upon our mission to make DJS Research an even better place to work for our people and for the planet, with an increased focus on corporate and social responsibility and employee wellbeing. This year we launched our first Employee Wellbeing Survey which has given us some great inspiration and direction for future change, and we've become one of 13,000 employers in the UK to pay a real Living Wage to all of our partners. 
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					Our research finds that over half of parents will give Christmas Eve gifts
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	By Research Director, Helen Menzies

	 

	I don't remember Christmas Eve boxes being a 'thing' when I was little (maybe just not in my house?!) but increasingly over the years I've heard more and more families talk about them. A quick Google presents me with plenty of options for every budget, with retailers from Card Factory to Fortnum  Mason offering Christmas Eve boxes and fillers.

	 

	I wanted to find out what parents are planning to do this year and what sort of things are going into these boxes, so we turned to our in-house panel to find out! Opinion Exchange is our panel of over 20,000 people in the UK who have signed up to take part in market research. We sent out an online poll to some parents on the panel and we quickly received just over 600 responses.

	 

	Our research shows that 59% of parents will be giving a Christmas Eve box/some kind of gift on Christmas Eve:

	 

	Will you be giving your child(ren) a 'Christmas Eve box' and/or a present on Christmas Eve?

	

	Base: 604 parents.

	 

	Amongst the 59% who plan to give some kind of Christmas Eve gift, we found that in general it is less about the gift per se (or indeed the box) and more about creating a special experience or atmosphere.  Whilst some parents are giving an item from under the tree before the big day, the most common gifts are:

	 

	

	bull; Cosy Christmas clothing (pyjamas, fluffy socks)

	bull; Treats such as chocolate, sweets or hot chocolate

	bull; A book

	bull; A DVD/choosing a new movie online

	bull; Pampering items (bath bombs, face masks)

	bull; Craft activities

	 

	
		"I like the idea but its only a little gift of pyjamas and hot chocolate. Not a big gift."
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					Introducing our charity of the year for 2024 – Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen's Trust
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					Challenging ourselves to 'Get up and Go' this January
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					We presented at the MRS Sustainability Summit 2023
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					Expanding our public sector team
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		Last year we welcomed 15 new starters to DJS Research across all areas of our business. Every new partner brings fresh ideas, a new perspective and invaluable experience, and no where have we felt this to greater positive effect than in the growth of our public sector team.
	
		 
	
		In 2023 we were delighted to onboard three new researchers who each bring a specialist skill set and extensive policy area knowledge to strengthen our excellent public sector offering. January sees the continuation of this growth with a fourth addition to our public sector team, helping to further consolidate our expertise in this market.
	
		 
	
		Read on for an overview of the skill and specialisms of our newest partners who are already boosting the power of the DJS Research public sector team:
	
		 
	
		Matt Bristow  
	
		Research Director
	
		
	
		Matt rejoined DJS Research back in May and has a wealth of public engagement experience, having worked across consultations for central and local government on key projects including local government reorganisation and the devolution / levelling up of English regions. Matt also has extensive knowledge of transport research having worked with both central government and sub-national transport bodies including Transport for Greater Manchester and the Department of Transport. 
	
		 
	
		Vicky Mullis 
	
		Senior Research Manager 
	
		
	
		We welcomed Vicky to DJS Research in May and her extensive experience conducting research with complex, and often technical subject matter combined with her knowledge of the cultural sector has already enhanced our public sector team. Vicky has delivered long term trackers for many major venues across the UK and she has played a pivotal role in shaping policy development across public services, including culture, environment, trade and taxation. 
	
		 
	
		Ajit Chauhan 
	
		Senior Research Manager 
	
		
	
		Ajit joined us in August bringing over ten years' public sector experience and a background specialising in transport research. In addition to wide ranging qualitative and quantitative skills, Ajit has a keen interesting in exploring how innovative methodologies and techniques can be developed and harnessed to best effect in public sector research. 
	
		 
	
		Chris Rigby 
	
		Associate Director 
	
		
	
		Last but by no means least, Chris joined us on January 8th with a wealth of experience running complex local government research projects. Chris specialises in conducting research around public infrastructure projects and has an indepth knowledge of transport research, having most recently been leading a large-scale insight programme for HS2 Ltd. 
	
		 


	Get more DJS News: 

	We presented at the MRS Sustainability Summit 2023

	 

	Challenging ourselves to 'Get up and Go' this January

	 

	Introducing our charity of the year for 2024 – Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen's Trust

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					Placing wellbeing at the heart of DJS Research
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		The happiness of our people has always been at the very heart of everything we do as, quite simply, without our amazing people there would be no DJS Research! The importance of workplace wellbeing is something we truly believe in and it's this core belief, and the desire to protect and enhance the welfare of our people which was magnified by the covid pandemic, that led to the creation of our incredible Wellbeing Team in late 2020. 
	
		 
	
		What started out as an idea between two compassionate colleagues, keen to raise awareness of the signs that might suggest a team-mate is struggling, has evolved into a fully formed team of passionate wellbeing champions from all over DJS Research. Becoming employee-owned in 2021 further cemented our commitment to our people - now our partners - and our Wellbeing Team help ensure health and happiness remain a top priority.  
	
		 
	
		Each year the team roll out a wide range of engaging activities designed to have a positive impact which extends far beyond our day jobs. From encouraging partners to get active with 'Wellness Wednesday Walks' and our annual 'Get Up and Go' challenge, to fact sheets providing essential information about core health matters and fun competitions and challenges which enhance connectivity and a shared sense of belonging. Every idea is designed with personal wellbeing in mind. 
	
		 
	
		
	
		 
	
		Taking time out to grow together – the DJS sunflower challenge! 
	
		 
	
		One brand new, and blooming marvellous, initiative from last year which captured the hearts – and green fingers - of many was our DJS sunflower challenge. With the proven psychological benefits of gardening firmly in mind, last April, our Wellbeing team sent every partner across our organisation a little packet of seeds with the encouragement to take time-out to plant them and 'grow together'. And boy did our partners rise to the challenge - literally! 
	
		 
	
		
	
		          
	
		DJS sunflowers grew strong and tall all over the country and beyond, with seeds planted as far away as Spain and France! Engagement levels were phenomenal, with partners wanting to share their growing stories, proud of their progress and many getting their families involved in the fun. A bit of healthy competition naturally ensued and, much to everyone's excitement, the tallest flowers exceeded a whopping 8.5ft! 
	
		 
	
		The positive impacts of this little gardening challenge really cannot be underestimated. It encouraged time for personal wellbeing and enjoyment and brought our partners closer together – the perfect combination. 
	
		 
	
		
	
		 
	
		A big thank you!
	
		 
	
		This short video is a mini celebration of the fantastic work of our Wellbeing Team in 2023 and we'd like to extend our huge thanks to them all from everyone at DJS. We can't wait to see what ideas they have in store for us in 2024! 
	
		 
	  
	
		 
	
		 
	
		 


	
	
		
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					CATI quality compliance: ensuring call volumes of the highest quality for every project
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		By Kerry Boother, CATI Training and Quality Executive
	
		 
	
		
	
		 
	
		In our CATI department we carry out 1,000s of telephone interviews annually, across the UK and around the world. Ensuring that all calls made are of the highest quality is of paramount importance, and on every single project our quality control team work alongside our interviewers to ensure our rigorous standards are achieved. Our interviewers represent not only DJS Research, they are also representing our clients. We want to make sure they have what it takes to obtain the correct information, in the most appropriate way, to meet the specific needs of each client on every project; placing quality at the centre of everything we do, and at the heart of the CATI team, ensures we succeed in this mission. 
	
		 
	
		Our quality results for 2023 really speak for themselves and demonstrate not only the hard work of our amazing CATI interviewers but our commitment to continually evolving and enhancing the skills of this incredible team. So let's take a look... 
	
		 
	
		  
	
		 
	
		How do we deliver and maintain brilliant quality scores throughout the year? 
	
		 
	
		All our interviewers are listened to on every project that they work upon at least twice, and our target in the quality compliance team is to ensure we listen to at least 10% of all calls made on each project. With this robust benchmark in place, it often means we end up listening to far more than just two calls per interviewer, per project! However, each touchpoint only serves to enhance the quality of our outputs. 
	
		 
	
		All calls that are monitored are rated using our DJS research scoring system which sets clear targets for all interviewers to achieve. Just like research methodologies, our scoring system has evolved over time to ensure it remains current and relevant for the work we do. Our Operations Manager Michelle Flanagan conducted a recent review, and made some minor updates and adjustments, optimising it for the year ahead. 
	
		 
	
		Our scoring system is built on five sections which cover every aspect of the call from interviewer tone and conduct to best practice and, most crucially, mandatory regulatory requirements. The first four sections of the system make up 75% of the final score. The fifth section is the most important and demands the most stringent compliance; failure to adhere to any part of the final section would deduct 25% from an interviewer's overall result. 
	
		 
	
		 
	
		Giving constructive feedback and celebrating performance
	
		 
	
		After scoring, feedback is provided to each interviewer via email, Skype or Teams as appropriate. We use a number of different routes to help shift the dial on lower scores as well as maintaining high scores, ensuring they are valued and positioned as something to really strive for:
	
		 
	
		
			One to one feedback sessions - the purpose of these constructive meetings, held on Teams, is to go over where an interviewer needs to improve and conduct role play activities as interviewer and respondent. Practising interview techniques is hugely important as is going over how to implement them. Working through scenarios and playing out the role together helps equip our interviewers with the right tools as well as building confidence which is crucial to successful call handling.
		
			Working closely with Team Leaders – alongside our work in the quality compliance team, CATI Team Leaders continually live listen to pick up errors and areas for improvement. We work closely with team leaders, as by listening to the first few completes on a new job we can identify potential problems quickly and put solutions in place to address them immediately.
		
			Quality meetings with new starters – we schedule these sessions after an interviewer's first week with us and run through quality from start to finish, ensuring they understand the high standard that is expected at DJS Research from the outset. This is also a useful opportunity to identify training gaps and answer any questions they might have.
		
			Rewarding and acknowledging - appreciation and acknowledgement goes a long way and we use DJS thank you cards to recognise the hard work of team members and celebrate not just high scores, but great improvements made.
	
	
		 
	
		Scoring in real time – the DJS 'Quality Dashboard'
	
		 
	
		All interviewers have access to their own 'Quality Dashboard' via the CATI Hub which is linked directly to our quality score sheet. Every time a call is scored, the interviewer's dashboard is immediately updated, ensuring they have a real time view of their performance across all our metrics. The dashboard has been designed to ensure it is easy to understand and users can see at a glance the areas where they are scoring well through to areas that may need improvement, scores by individual section and total call ratings. It's a fantastic tool which not only provides direct access to performance information, but helps to empower our interviewers so they personally recognise their strengths as well as identify areas for self-improvement.
	
		 
	
		                            
	
		
			 
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					Harnessing the power of the EOA Annual Conference 2023
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					Heuristics
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 Heuristics are mental shortcuts that help us make quick decisions and judgements. These strategies are generalisations or rules-of-thumb that reduce cognitive effort, enabling us to handle complex situations more easily. While they can be helpful for rapid decision-making, heuristics often lead to biased conclusions, resulting in irrational or inaccurate judgements.
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					Consumer Research Companies
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 Consumer research companies are market research companies who specialise in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data on consumer behaviour, needs and wants, and trends. Consumer research companies help other businesses understand the market, consumer needs, and the competitive landscape.
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					B2B Market Research Companies
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 B2B (business to business) market research companies are market research companies that only offer their services to B2B businesses, not B2C (business to consumer) businesses. The research carried out would be aimed at helping companies make decisions about what they are selling to other businesses, this might be linked to business operations, marketing strategies or product/services. B2B market research in general is the process of gathering, analysing, and interpreting data about a business, rather than a consumer.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/B2B-Market-Research-Companies
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/B2B-Market-Research-Companies
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					Best Market Research Companies
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				<description>
					
 The best market research companies in the UK tend to deliver high-quality, reliable, and actionable insights to businesses across various industries, unless they specialise in one specific industry. The top companies excel in collecting, analysing, and interpretating data related to consumer behaviour, market trends, and competitive landscapes - therefore allowing businesses to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies going forward.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Best-Market-Research-Companies
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Best-Market-Research-Companies
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					Market Research Services
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				<description>
					
 Market research services are the services a market research company offer to clients in order to carry out their required projects. At DJS Research, we are a full-service agency capable of carrying out projects from start to finish, using a range of different services. These services help businesses to understand their target audience, competitors, and market conditions, allowing them to make informed decisions.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Market-Research-Services
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Market-Research-Services
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					Market Research Company
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				<description>
					
 A market research company is an organisation that specialises in gathering, analysing and interpreting data related to market conditions, consumer behaviour and industry trends. In the United Kingdom there are over 4,000 market research organisations, with DJS Research LTD being one of them.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Market-Research-Company
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Market-Research-Company
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					Behavioural Theory Psychology
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				<description>
					
 Behavioural theory psychology is an area of psychology that focuses on the study of observable behaviours rather than internal mental states. It's based on the principle that all behaviours are acquired through conditioning, which occurs through interaction with the environment. Behavioural theory psychology emphasises the role of external stimuli in shaping behaviour and posits that behaviour can be studied in a systematic and observable manner without considering internal mental states.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Behavioural-Theory-Psychology
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Behavioural-Theory-Psychology
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				<title>
					Psychology Behavioural Science
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				<description>
					
 Psychology behavioural science is the study of human behaviour through the lens of psychological principles, focusing on understanding how and why individuals make decisions. This is an interdisciplinary field, taking aspects from psychology, sociology, economics and cognitive science to explore the cognitive, emotional and social factors influencing behaviour. Applied behavioural science can have a positive influence on decision making, whether it be in the realm of public policy, designing products and marketing, or developing personal habits.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Psychology-Behavioural-Science
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				<guid>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Psychology-Behavioural-Science
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				<title>
					Behavioural Theory Economics
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				<description>
					
 Behavioural theory economics, more commonly known as behavioural economics, is a field that uses insights from psychology and economics to understand how individuals actually behave in economic situations, as opposed to how they're predicted to behave under traditional economic theories. Behavioural economics comes under the behavioural science category, which is growing in popularity year-on-year in the market research industry.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Behavioural-Theory-Economics
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				<guid>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Behavioural-Theory-Economics
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				<title>
					British Nudge Unit
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				<description>
					
 The British Nudge Unit, officially known as the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT), is a social purpose organisation that applies principles of behavioural economics to improve public policy and services. It was established in the Cabinet Office in 2010 by former Prime Minister David Cameron. Currently, it is owned completely by British charity Nesta. The Nudge Unit employs techniques from psychology, behavioural economics, and marketing to shape public thinking and decision-making, thereby enhancing compliance with government policies. This approach helps reduce social and governmental costs associated with inaction and poor adherence to policies and regulations.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/British-Nudge-Unit
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/British-Nudge-Unit
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				<title>
					Behavioural Economics Nudging
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				<description>
					
 In behavioural economics, nudging refers to subtly guiding individuals' behaviour by altering the way choices are presented, without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives. The approach comes from the area of behavioural economics, which combines psychology and economic theory to understand how people make decisions in real-life situations.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Behavioural-Economics-Nudging
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Behavioural-Economics-Nudging
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				<title>
					Behavioural Scientists
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				<description>
					
 Behavioural scientists refer to scientists who study why humans sometimes behave in a way that may not maximise their own well-being, such as making choices in the present that do not maximise their happiness in the future. They also test how different incentives affect people's motivation and behaviour, analyse how people judge others' traits and characteristics based on features of their face or voice and they investigate how consumers can be encouraged to make, avoid or change spending decisions.
				</description>
				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Behavioural-Scientists
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				<guid>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Behavioural-Scientists
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				<title>
					Wales Market Research
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				<description>
					
 Welsh market research refers to the systematic process of collecting, analysing and interpreting data related to consumer behaviour and economic trends within the region of Wales. Welsh market research focuses specifically on Wales, rather than the rest of the United Kingdom. It looks to gain insights into the factors influencing business and consumer activities in this region.
				</description>
				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Wales-Market-Research
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				<guid>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Wales-Market-Research
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				<title>
					Scotland Market Research
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				<description>
					
 Scottish market research refers to process of analysing, collecting and interpreting data related to Scotland. This is normally the economic environment within Scotland, consumer behaviour of the Scottish people and market trends in Scotland. This market research aims to furnish businesses, organisations and policymakers located in Scotland with valuable findings and information which will benefit their future projects.
				</description>
				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Scotland-Market-Research
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				<guid>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Scotland-Market-Research
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				<title>
					Kids Market Research
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				<description>
					
 Kids market research refers to qualitative or quantitative research with children, typically under the age of 16.  Market research with children and young people is a specialist skill and involves additional safeguarding considerations.   
				</description>
				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Kids-Market-Research
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Kids-Market-Research
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				<title>
					User Research (User Experience Research / UX)
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				<description>
					
 User research encompasses a range of approaches which can utilised to understand how users experience or use a product or service and what they expect from it. When interacting with a product or service, people are not typically seeking the interaction itself, but rather the end result or the solution to a problem. In the long run, successful user research and on-going user experience research will save time and development costs. It is a wider field but includes User Experience (UX) research.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/User-Research-User-Experience-Research-UX
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/User-Research-User-Experience-Research-UX
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				<title>
					Customer Experience (CX) Research
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				<description>
					
 Customer experience, also known as CX, is the entire experience a customer has with a business when using a service or buying a product. It includes each step of the buying process, from navigating the website to buying the product and then receiving the product/service in person. In a shortened term, it is a holistic view of the whole interaction between a customer/potential customer and the business or brand.

  

 Customer experience is no longer a unique thing that differentiates a company, as now it is one of the most important things people think about when making purchases, almost as important as the actual product itself. In fact, 80% of people consider CX to be as important as the product itself, meaning it can be the difference between someone buying your product and a competitor's product, as 4 in 5 people are looking out for the best experience with a company as possible.

  

 Customer experience also ties in very closely with user experience (UX). User experience is almost the opposite of CX. It adopts a more reductionist view because it is all about a singular customer touchpoint (interaction) - rather than the entire process a customer goes through. For example, the first customer touchpoint might be seeing a brand's advert on social media, so the UX would be purely focused on the customer's interaction when seeing the advert for the first time.

  

 In terms of customer experience research, many methods are involved in conducting the research. A few of these which we use are:

  

 
  Customer journey mapping


 
  Interviews, surveys and focus groups


 
  Ethnography


 
  Behavioural science


  

 The benefits of conducting CX research are that you can begin to see where improvements are needed to attract new customers or repeatedly bring back old customers, you can begin to strengthen or build a relationship between you and your customers, you can gain a positive reputation and you can also grow your business as a whole from the information discovered when conducting CX research.
				</description>
				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Customer-Experience-CX-Research
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Customer-Experience-CX-Research
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					Health and Well-being Market Research
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				<description>
					
 Health and well-being market research refers to the study and analysis of consumer preferences, behaviours and attitudes related to health and wellness. It helps businesses understand the ever-changing needs of customers in this sector. This then allows for marketing campaigns to be correctly targeted and products to be made and designed specifically to meet the needs and demands present, helping to promote healthier lifestyles.

  

 The health and well-being sector requires a lot of interaction between the consumer and the researcher to allow the researcher to fully understand what demands they want to be met and what their preferences are when it comes to something they would buy or something that would help them develop a healthy lifestyle. People's health and well-being are likely to be very different for everyone, as it is quite a personal topic so making sure the market research incorporates and listens to everyones' views is crucial. Otherwise, a marketing campaign or product may not be suited to many customers, forcing companies to miss out on sales.

  

 Health and well-being is a topic that many are familiar with, however a lot of organisations would like to understand it more and learn about what it actually is and the opportunities it can present. Well-being in simple terms is ultimately what is good for that person and what is in the self-interest of that person. Products can range from luxury candles to supplements and oils and also simple things like sleeping masks. 

  

 With many companies not being hugely knowledgeable on the topic, it leaves potential and opportunities to step into the market. Especially in terms of health and well-being market research because there is more research and investigating to be done in this sector as it holds many openings. To add to that, it can be something companies can learn more about in order to treat their employees as well as possible and keep everyone working for them happy and healthy.
				</description>
				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Health-and-Well-being-Market-Research
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Health-and-Well-being-Market-Research
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					Sustainable Marketing
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				<description>
					
 Sustainable marketing, also known as green marketing, is the promotion of environmentally and socially responsible products, practices and brands. For example, if you have bought something at a higher price than usual because it is locally sourced or 100% recyclable then you have experienced sustainable marketing. Sustainable marketing aims to improve the quality of life by promoting products, services and ideas that don't harm the environment.

  

 In terms of market research, sustainable marketing can come into play if you are creating a new promotion, campaign, or advert with one of your clients. You can introduce the key aspects into the report or presentation for your client. This is so they know who they can target and what specific topic of sustainability they need to target to attract as many customers as possible or improve their company in the way that their customers would like. When the market research company encourages this and includes this information in the reports they put together, it makes it easy for their clients to adopt. Sustainable marketing in the market research world ties in closely to sustainability market research.

  

 Sustainability and being green is becoming a big thing for many people and customers expect to see their favourite companies adopt green methods. Sustainable marketing is easy to introduce to help make a step in the right direction, as it comes with low costs and only requires a few tweaks to the current marketing strategy.

  

 Examples of sustainable marketing are very common to come across today. For example, Nike introduced Nike Forward which is a lightweight material that aims to lower the brand's carbon footprint by 75%, compared to the traditional knit materials they have previously used. This material being used and promoted is sustainable marketing.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Sustainable-Marketing
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					Environmental Sustainability
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				<description>
					
 In market research, environmental sustainability refers to the introduction of sustainable practices into the process of carrying out market research projects. You have to consider and evaluate the impact of your market research activities, whilst also seeking ways to reduce any negative effects and promote sustainable alternatives.

  

 Ways sustainability market research can be introduced:

  

 One way of bringing environmental sustainability into research studies is through efficient sampling. For example, this could include reducing the number of participants needed for the research. This means always selecting the most representative sample and consistently picking out the target audience for the research, not people who don't meet the requirements. Resulting in; resources and energy being saved and not being unnecessarily used.

  

 Another way to integrate sustainability into your research studies is through apps like Microsoft Teams and Skype, where virtual calls, meetings, and conferences can be held. Using these platforms reduces the need for travelling, helping to reduce carbon emissions, especially when dealing with international clients who usually use a plane to travel. Focus groups and product testing can also be virtual, which saves a group of people travelling to the same location using different methods of transport.

  

 One more key aspect is eco-friendly data collection. This could be something simple like conducting an online survey, rather than using the traditional paper method. Allowing paper waste to be reduced. As well as that, the carbon emissions from the process of making and transporting paper can be lowered.

  

 By being environmentally sustainable when carrying out research, you are able to pick up a positive reputation, this is something many clients look for as there is a growing importance surrounding saving the planet and being eco-friendly. Therefore, this could be the difference between winning a project or not winning one, as people and businesses want to be associated with sustainable organisations. So, by integrating environmental sustainability into market research practices and processes, businesses can reduce their environmental impact and build a great reputation.
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				<link>
					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/glossary/item/Environmental-Sustainability
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					Report finds unprecedented increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses in the UK
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 Report finds unprecedented increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses: The latest wave of the Community Security Trust's (CST) biennial Campus Antisemitism in Britain report has revealed a staggering 117% increase in university-related antisemitic incidents compared to the previous survey period.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Report-finds-unprecedented-increase-in-antisemitic-incidents-on-university-campuses-in-the-UK-05658
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Report-finds-unprecedented-increase-in-antisemitic-incidents-on-university-campuses-in-the-UK-05658
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					Developers not delivering on promised nature-friendly features, research finds
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 Developers not delivering on promised nature-friendly features: Research by the University of Sheffield has revealed that almost half of nature-friendly features such as trees and bird boxes haven't been fulfilled by the developers of new homes in England. The features are legally binding pledges, that help boost wildlife when building new properties.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Developers-not-delivering-on-promised-nature-friendly-features-research-finds-05656
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Developers-not-delivering-on-promised-nature-friendly-features-research-finds-05656
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					Young people facing more exposure to gambling, survey finds
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				<description>
					
 According to a recent survey, young people are facing more exposure to gambling: A recent survey by the Gambling Commission has found that young people, aged between 11-17, are being increasingly exposed to gambling advertisements. Over half of the young people surveyed said they had seen or heard gambling advertisement via online or offline platforms throughout 2024 (62% online and 64% offline). These figures represent a 9% increase in both online and offline exposure since 2023.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Young-people-facing-more-exposure-to-gambling-survey-finds-05657
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					Despite a surge in visitors, 11% of Scotland's museums and galleries fear they may close within the next year survey finds:
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				<description>
					
 Despite a surge in visitors, 11% of Scotland's museums and galleries fear they may close within the next year. 
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Despite-a-surge-in-visitors-11percent-of-Scotlands-museums-and-galleries-fear-they-may-close-within-the-next-year-survey-finds-05651
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					74% of respondents are satisfied with their local area as a place to live survey finds.
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 74% of respondents are satisfied with their local area as a place to live survey finds. According to a recent survey on residents' satisfaction with their councils, nearly three-quarters of those surveyed are happy with their local area as a place to live.  However, trust in local councils and the perception of whether they offer value for money has declined.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/74percent-of-respondents-are-satisfied-with-their-local-area-as-a-place-to-live-survey-finds-05655
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					Survey reveals one in five holiday makers plan trips around food
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					71% of general practitioners admit to having difficulty empathising with their patients, survey finds.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/71percent-of-general-practitioners-admit-to-having-difficulty-empathising-with-their-patients-survey-finds-05653
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					Council leaders see finance and budgeting as one of the greatest challenges for their council over the next 12 months, survey finds
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				<description>
					
 Council leaders see finance and budgeting as one of the greatest challenges for their council over the next 12 months.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Council-leaders-see-finance-and-budgeting-as-one-of-the-greatest-challenges-for-their-council-over-the-next-12-months-survey-finds-05652
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Council-leaders-see-finance-and-budgeting-as-one-of-the-greatest-challenges-for-their-council-over-the-next-12-months-survey-finds-05652
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					Audiences of cultural venues are more concerned about the impacts of climate change than the general population, survey finds.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Audiences-of-cultural-venues-are-more-concerned-about-the-impacts-of-climate-change-than-the-general-population-survey-finds-05650
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					Survey reveals car buying confidence is low among Gen Z in the UK
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 New survey reveals car buying confidence is low among Gen Z in the UK: A survey commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has highlighted generational differences in car buying confidence, with Gen Zs the least likely to feel self-assured when faced with this task. Eighty-four percent of Gen Z drivers surveyed felt uncertain when negotiating with a car salesperson compared to less than 70% of Gen Xers (68%) and Milllennials (67%). In contrast, 39% of Baby Boomers expressed confidence that they could secure a better deal through negotiations.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-reveals-car-buying-confidence-is-low-among-Gen-Z-in-the-UK-05643
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-reveals-car-buying-confidence-is-low-among-Gen-Z-in-the-UK-05643
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					51% of Londoners who earn less than the "real living wage" have relied on a food bank in the past year
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				<description>
					
 51% of Londoners who earn less than £13.15 per hour have relied on a food bank in the past year.  A recent report has highlight the growing extent to which London's lowest-paid have had to use food banks and the impact low pay is having on their mental and physical well-being.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/51percent-of-Londoners-who-earn-less-than-the-real-living-wage-have-relied-on-a-food-bank-in-the-past-year-05648
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/51percent-of-Londoners-who-earn-less-than-the-real-living-wage-have-relied-on-a-food-bank-in-the-past-year-05648
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					Young people demand better protection from harmful content and misinformation on social media platforms survey finds.
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				<description>
					
 Young people demand better protection from harmful content and misinformation on social media platforms survey finds: A recent study has found that the majority of 12 to 21-year-olds in the UK worry about social media's negative impact on their physical and mental well-being; and believe that social media platforms should do more to protect them from harmful content, misinformation, bullying and fake news.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Young-people-demand-better-protection-from-harmful-content-and-misinformation-on-social-media-platforms-survey-finds-05649
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Young-people-demand-better-protection-from-harmful-content-and-misinformation-on-social-media-platforms-survey-finds-05649
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					International students studying in the UK are twice as likely to experience homelessness compared to their domestic counterparts.
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 International students studying in the UK are twice as likely to experience homelessness compared to their domestic counterparts.A recent survey has revealed how international students are significantly more likely than domestic students to experience homelessness. The research cites challenges including unfavourable policies and conditions, such as guarantor requirements, the 20-hour working limit and the cost-of-living crisis which are making it increasingly difficult for overseas students to find accommodation and/or support themselves financially whilst studying in the UK.
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					Three-quarters of registered suicides in England and Wales were male in 2023, highlights Mind's mental health report
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 Three quarters of registered suicides in England and Wales were male in 2023: Mind's Big Mental Health Report 2024 has highlighted the stark gender split in suicide rates, with 75% of suicides in England and Wales in 2023 being male and 25% being female. According to the ONS there were 6,069 deaths registered as suicide in England and Wales in 2023, an increase of 8% year on year. ONS data also confirms that male suicide rates are at their highest level since 1999. These stats underline the importance of activity which shines a light on mental health matters, and encourages open and supportive discussions, such as World Mental Health Day.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Three-quarters-of-registered-suicides-in-England-and-Wales-were-male-in-2023-highlights-Minds-mental-health-report-05646
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					Tesco and Sainsbury's are the most generous FTSE 100 companies in the UK, giving report finds
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 Tesco and Sainsbury's are the most generous FTSE 100 companies in the UK: A recent report by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has revealed that Tesco and Sainsbury's are the most generous FTSE 100 companies when it comes to corporate giving. Tesco donated 11.92% of their pre-tax profits and Sainsbury's donated 10.55%. However, it was the healthcare sector who were deemed the most generous sector in the FTSE100, contributing to 22.9% of total donations.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Tesco-and-Sainsburys-are-the-most-generous-FTSE-100-companies-in-the-UK-giving-report-finds-05645
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					The UK falls to its lowest ranking in the annual World Giving Index since 2020
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 The UK drops to its lowest ranking in the 2024 World Giving Index since 2020: The UK has dropped to its lowest ranking of 22nd in this year's CAF World Giving Index. This is only the second time the UK has been out of the top 20 since the index began in 2010, the first being in 2020 when charitable activities were hampered by pandemic measures which led to the same ranking of 22nd place.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/The-UK-falls-to-its-lowest-ranking-in-the-annual-World-Giving-Index-since-2020-05644
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					Uptake of nursing degree apprenticeships has fallen and almost half of nursing students have considered quitting, finds RCN survey
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 Applications for nursing degree apprenticeships have declined and almost half of nursing students have considered quitting their course, finds RCN survey: A recent study by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed that almost half (46%) of the current nursing students in England have thought about leaving their course to pursue an alternative career path. The RCN's analysis has also detected a 20% decrease in nursing degree apprenticeships applications when comparing the last two full years of data (21/22 to 22/23). This apprenticeship was introduced specifically to broaden the appeal of nursing, enabling students to earn whilst they study, but these figures suggest interest levels may be waning.  
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Uptake-of-nursing-degree-apprenticeships-has-fallen-and-almost-half-of-nursing-students-have-considered-quitting-finds-RCN-survey-05642
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					Ofwat asserts water companies must improve their performance after recent research identifies they've fallen short on targets
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 Water sector regulator Ofwat is calling on water companies to improve their performance following the results of their annual report: Ofwat's annual Water Company Performance Report revealed that record investment alone in the next five-year period will not deliver the sustained improvements to services and the environment needed to rebuild public trust – indicating that significant improvements are still needed from English and Welsh water and wastewater companies.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Ofwat-asserts-water-companies-must-improve-their-performance-after-recent-research-identifies-theyve-fallen-short-on-targets-05641
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					Over 90% of EV drivers indicate they are unlikely to revert to petrol or diesel vehicles
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 A significant 91% of EV drivers indicate they are unlikely to revert to petrol or diesel vehicles: A recent survey has revealed that the majority of EV drivers are increasingly satisfied with owning an EV, would not go back to driving petrol or diesel and are far more confident with the charging network than they were a year ago.
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-90percent-of-EV-drivers-indicate-they-are-unlikely-to-revert-to-petrol-or-diesel-vehicles-05640
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					Regional differences found in new report on tooth decay amongst Year 6 children in England
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 Regional difference have been identified in a new report on tooth decay amongst Year 6 children in England.  A  survey has found that 23% of Year 6 children in the most deprived areas of England are far more likely to experience dental decay in their permanent teeth compared to those in the least deprived areas (10%)
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					https://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Regional-differences-found-in-new-report-on-tooth-decay-amongst-Year-6-children-in-England-05639
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