The North East of England is home to the UK’s least healthy employees according to an initiative from health insurer VitalityHealth.
Category: In Business
Advice on growing your small and medium sized business, SME, in the UK. Hiring and managing staff and finance plus marketing all on one website
Essential ways to lower risks while trading online
Risk is a key factor for online traders; because if you are not careful while trading, you may end up with huge losses. To increase your rewards, you have to lower your risks.
Cyber security – is your business at risk?
Thanks to the miracles of modern technology it’s never been easier to do business from anywhere, at any time.
UK retail startup goes global with deal in Brazil
Cambridge, London and Singapore based fashion technology company Metail has announced a contract with the largest e-commerce business in Brazil – Dafiti – and has now set its sights on the fashion e-commerce market in Asia.
Anxiety & depression in the workplace – is it always a disability?
Anxiety and depression can be hugely debilitating afflictions, and affect more people in the UK than you might think. It’s a tricky issue in the workplace, and one that even public health services have struggled with bringing to national attention – but what about employers?
Why so many of us experience a midlife crisis
A mid-career crisis can happen to anyone. It can hit even those who objectively have the most fulfilling jobs.
Stand out as a leader
If you want to excel you need to do things differently than most other people. Here’s where to start.
Big up your brand
As a small business, taking on larger competitors can be tough. Potential customers find security in what looks like the safest bet – the established business that’s been around long enough to expand into different locations and hire more employees.
What do you need to know about growing your family business
As the economy picks up, and many family businesses look to take their next steps, it is essential that businesses considering growth understand the implications involved.
The unexpected business benefits of collaboration
Many companies, big and small, are moving towards a more collaborative approach to business. Effective collaboration is much more than just ‘working together’ – it’s a strategic choice too.
Changes to Capital Gains Tax from 6th April – what do you need to do?
On 5th April 2015 the rules relating to Capital Gains Tax changed. These changes will affect you if you are currently non-UK resident and you own residential property in the UK.
How to refocus a meeting after someone interrupts
You did everything you were supposed to do: Invited all the right people, sent out an agenda in advance, and got everyone’s agreement on the process. Despite your diligence, your meeting is being hijacked.
10 body language secrets of highly successful people
Sometimes how you move matters more than what you say. Check out these 10 ways to use body language to your advantage.
Shared parental leave: what every manager must know
Last week saw the introduction of shared parental leave, heralding a fundamental change in modern working culture. Mothers can now split their maternity leave with their husbands or partners, allowing them to return to work sooner as their other halves take up childcare duties.
Performance Appraisals… and why they’re such bad news
Performance appraisals should be consigned to the corporate dustbin alongside fax machines, manual typewriters and mobile phones the size of housebricks.
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