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Consumers are deeply cynical of CSR initiatives from companies that have a bad reputation nationally, with that scepticism directly affecting our purchase decisions, according to new…
CEOs and business owners always talk about creating more innovative products, services and business models; but what are the outcomes of innovation and are we better…
In every walk of life we hear about people who claim to have given 110% to a task but what makes 100% effort and is it…
Is HR a necessary evil or a business savvy requirement? I guess it all depends on who you are and where your frame of reference is…
The UK economy has avoided falling into a triple dip recession after recording unexpected growth in the first quarter of the year and is set to…
The UK’s start-up and enterprise community is being seriously deprived of talent as women and the over 50s shun entrepreneurship, preferring the reliability of employment instead.
Women are perceived as being more willing to lead if they show that they are proud of their personal performance. If, however, they give a cheerful…
According to a new study, the key to holding up under pressure may be boosting your own ego.
Many more start-up firms should qualify for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), an HMRC-administered initiative that offers tax relief on investment into early-stage businesses, to encourage…
Coaching is an effective way to impart knowledge. It can benefit you, the coachee and your business, says Steve Webster.
Ian Wimbush, Chair of the Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) discusses the issues affecting law firms.
Entertaining people can be a very enjoyable part of being in business - as sharing time, food and drink away from the office can help to…
The Pitch, one of the UK’s longest running small business competitions, has returned for 2013 with thousands of pounds for innovative startups.
For a while now, the property market has experienced fluctuating fortunes. After the boom in house prices ended around 2008, which was roughly the same time…
Top talent needs nurturing, but is targeting the rest of the employee population a better strategy to improve performance overall? The latest Hays Journal explores how…