By bringing in changes to our Employment laws twice yearly, in April and October, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) aims to make it easier for employers and employees to keep abreast of those changes.
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James Caan returns to our TV screens as host of new Small Business Series
CNBC, First in Business Worldwide have announced that James Caan is to host a new series on CNBC, designed to help small and medium sized businesses grow and prosper.
Microsoft Debuts new version of Windows for the Cloud
Microsoft has released a new version of Windows for running corporate networks, trying to take share from rivals whilst trying to gain ground as companies seek to cut the cost of managing business programs.
Boost productivity – curb employees’ use of social media
Far too many companies still have problems with employees who are continually ‘distracted’ by social communication during the working day.
Government joins forces with industry to tackle late payment
The Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to help improve the supply chain cashflow for UK firms by joining forces with small business representative bodies to tackle the issue of late payment.
CBI urges everyone to get behind work programme to ensure it fulfils its potential
With labour market statistics later today expected to show continuing high long-term unemployment, a new CBI report examines the Government’s Work Programme one year on from its launch.
Music in the workplace can boost morale & make staff more productive
Over three quarters of small to medium sized businesses say that playing music in the workplace increases staff morale, and creates a better atmosphere and working environment for staff and customers.
Handling the London Waterloo rush hour on Twitter
It was 15:30 on a Wednesday, and a man was threatening to throw himself off a bridge and into the path of an oncoming train. As emergency services tried to talk him to safety, which they did, Allison Dunn was left with a different problem – the rush hour.
L&D needs new skills to engage senior leaders in the learning process
L&D practitioners must develop their strategic and commercial acumen if they are to convince senior leaders to engage with L&D and to champion learning
IMF fears $3.8 trillion forced asset sale by eurozone banks
An escalation of the eurozone debt crisis could force European banks to sell assets worth up to $3.8 trillion (£2.4 trillion) by the end of 2013 and trigger a fresh credit crunch, the International Monetary Fund has warned.
The modern business persons toolkit…
The internet is hugely important in today’s business world and picking through the thousands of tools and platforms available to take control of your online presence has been a daunting task, but it’s actually surprisingly easy…
O2 take flexible working to new heights
O2 decided to prove that you can work, literally anywhere. Watch the video to see how they went to extreme lengths to prove it.
Bad reviews good for business
It may go against every instinct but two thirds of bosses say they welcome complaints every bit as much as they look forward to praise, according to the independent online review forum Feefo.
