Brittle Britain’s Work Hours: Not the Growth Booster They Thought
According to Blick Rothenberg, a sharp‑witted tax & advisory firm, the UK’s stubborn habit of working longer hours isn’t winning the growth jackpot when you compare it with other nations. The real secret sauce? Technology. Yes, that mind‑blowing stuff that’s also supposed to help you avoid making coffee again.
World Creativity & Innovation Day: A Wake‑up Call
David Hough, tech guru at Blick, cranked up the volume on his headlines: “We’re on the brink of a technological revolution, and if your business is still stuck in the 1950s, it’s time to get off the cliff.” He nudged us to keep churning out new workflows and cling to digital tools—anything that will shave off those productivity gaps we’ve all seen.
UK Productivity in the Rearview Mirror
- Between 2017‑2019, the UK was 31st out of 35 countries in GDP growth and productivity, per the ONS.
- The secret? Adopting new tech swiftly during the pandemic dragged companies back. The “new normal” isn’t a one‑off; it’s a continuous treadmill.
Cash Flow Concerns: Real, Not Fake
Feeling the squeeze as the economy makes its hesitant comeback? Great. David says, “This is the hour to pour into technology, not tigers for tea.” Click “Help to Grow” for a £5,000 boost if you need that software‑money feather.
The Tax Incentive Buffet
Grab these buffers to keep your pockets full:
- Corporation Tax Super Deduction – Slice your tax bill on capital investments. Imagine a tax bite-sized treat for your tech spend.
- R&D Tax Credits – Get cash back for brain‑child ingenuity. Your innovation becomes literal money in your hands.
- Help to Grow – A neat £5k grant for software that boosts productivity. No, it’s not a “grow package”; it’s a real grow boost.
In summary, the UK’s “longer hours” mantra is tricking itself into a dead‑end. The real game‑changer is modern tech backed by smart tax perks. Time to ditch the old coffee habit and light up the silicon.
