We all know about the effects of absenteeism – like forgotten Tupperware containers and broken coffee machines, it’s a natural part of office life.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
TV comedy series sheds light on family business disputes
Channel 4’s ‘Back’ provides a lesson to all family business shareholders of what can go wrong if the majority shareholder dies without making it clear who should take up the reins of the business.
The rise of web development: The revolution that changed the face of the internet
Not long ago, businesses have started to place greater importance on their web presence, and for good reason
Get apprenticeships moving, with policy change & free travel for trainees
If the UK is to overcome its skills problem, the Government has to do something about the ‘square peg, round hole’ solution it is persisting with.
Blockchain is ‘Not a Cure for Fraud’
Business crime solicitor warns against over-dependence on blockchain in the battle against financial crime.
Ambulance chasers & GDPR consultants. What’s the difference?
Businesses are rapidly working at getting ready for the change in the data landscape under the General Data Protection regulations (GDPR) on 25 May. Unfortunately, this has brought out the worst in business, the ambulance chasers.
Time to strengthen the Prompt Payment Code
Paul Christensen, CEO and co-founder of Previse, argues for the strengthening of the Prompt Payment Code and recognition for the best payers following the collapse of Carillion.
Weak economic data leaves less than 10 per cent chance of interest rate rise
There’s now less than a one in ten chance that the Bank of England will raise interest rates tomorrow.
SMEs should be incentivising staff through an employee share scheme
Accountants are highlighting the benefits of awarding company shares to employees, as a way of incentivising the workforce and helping to secure businesses’ long term future.
Why immigration is good for Britain
I am a living example of the positives of immigration. – I have 500 people working under my banner, with ambitions to grow that number to 1,000 in the next five years. I, the son of an immigrant, am making a contribution. I haven’t taken, I’ve given. I’ve invested in this country. The UK is my home, and I am proud to say that.
Why just 7 of the fastest-growing British businesses are led by a woman
Early-stage businesses are often lauded as leading the way in levelling the playing field when it comes to gender representation, but truth is, we still have a long way to go.
Stress – myths & misconceptions
People frequently say they don’t have time to manage their stress!. “Don’t bother me now. I’ve got a job to do”. Sound familiar?
The challenges of setting up a rural business
Setting up a business in the Great British countryside may seem like a dream come true, but the reality is that rural firms face many challenges their urban counterparts may not.
Beside every great woman is a great man
Bearing in mind that I am a dedicated and passionate business woman and that this is my first column for ‘Business Matters’ it would be odd not to give a nod to a subject matter which has been consistently hitting the headlines – ‘Women’. We certainly seem to be the topic of conversation this year!
Will Brexit change the EPL forever?
The Premier League (EPL) is widely thought of as the most exciting in the world, with foreign players supplementing a pool of English talent to provide a product that is the envy of most in the world.
