Sir Stuart Rose – the former head of Marks & Spencer – defended the Government’s embattled ‘Get Britain Working’ work experience scheme this week saying that it was ‘baffling’ why anyone would complain about providing young workers with job experience in the current financial climate.
Month: February 2012
Fancy opening your own restaurant? Sainsbury’s magazine shows you how…
Love to cook? Dream of leaving the 9-5 office routine behind? Maybe you think you can run a restaurant? Three couples reveal the reality behind the dream of opening your own little place – and the ups and downs of working life when your name’s above the door and your partner’s in the kitchen.
Apprenticeships Minister intensifies efforts to guarantee quality
Skills Minister John Hayes today outlined plans to scale up the Government’s efforts to safeguard and improve the quality and standards of apprenticeships.
Are term time holidays really so bad?
I don’t usually get on my high horse when it comes to politics as I honestly think that most things work out well in the end. How naïve am I?! However, this week, there was something in the news that really made my blood boil.
Four Out of Ten UK SMEs Adopt Social Media Marketing
Increasing use of social media marketing expected in the coming year, finds Constant Contact study
Lord Davies isn’t just a numbers game
Employers realise their task is to bring about transformative change, not just an incremental increase in numbers when it comes to getting more women in to top jobs
Warning to companies to meet PAYE deadlines
Companies are being urged to prepare now for the payroll year end to avoid strict penalties being imposed for the late submission of information.
Return to sender: The forgotten element of e-commerce
E-commerce businesses focus time and money on providing customers with efficient and flexible delivery options. However, many companies neglect to extend this attention to the return of unwanted goods. Paul Galpin, Managing Director of P2P Mailing, looks at the importance of assessing and managing this vital process.
One in Three Companies Suffered One or More Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks in Last Twelve Months Finds Research
One in three organisations has suffered one or more Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in the last 12 months claims new research
Barclays and youth charity team up to help young people avoid debt fears
Barclays and online youth charity YouthNet have joined forces to support young people in the UK to build their financial skills, knowledge and confidence.
Surrey revealed as nation’s start-up success story
Surrey has the highest number of ‘recession-era’ start-ups defying the downturn with big turnovers, new figures have revealed. Around one in seven businesses that started up in the area in the last three years are turning over more than £100,000, compared to the national average of one in ten.
Getting to know you: Mary Say, MD of Brand Potential
Mary Say, MD of Brand Potential tells us what keeps her motivated and why it is essential to follow your inner Sat Nav to succeed
Mobile Apps moving into the office
Forget Angry Birds! Your smartphone can really help you do business more efficiently. Russell Berry from AppCreatives.co.uk explains why the drive for mobility is part of the business technology agenda for most companies today.
Sole traders say starting a business provides freedom, but they’re long hours
A fifth of entrepreneurs work an extra three days a week to keep their business up-and-running, a national survey of sole traders has revealed.
23 new champions added to boost Government’s Make it in Great Britain campaign
The Government’s Make it in Great Britain campaign has received an added boost with the announcement of 23 new ‘Industry Champions’, bringing the total to 30.