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Managing extra temporary staff for the Christmas rush

Many businesses expect to see an upturn in sales during the Christmas period. UK consumers intend to spend an average […]

Businesses are being encouraged to hire apprentices to increase productivity and plug skill gap shortages. While an attractive solution for […]

The increase in flexible working brings many benefits for an employer. However, the change in working patterns also poses its […]

We’ve all felt the dread. Sweaty palms, heart racing and not being able to concentrate. It’s a typical scenario in […]

Small businesses with good timekeeping are 20% more likely to be successful. Effective timekeeping is cited as a key factor […]

In the early days of a new business the founder needs to be hands on, setting up the business and […]

For better or for worse, BYOD (or Bring your Own Device) to the workplace is here to stay. Smartphones and […]

When the pressure is on for businesses to keep productivity up and costs down, it’s important to keep on top […]

One high profile manager has been reflecting in the press on how he became a better manager. Whether you love […]

Improving employee productivity is one of the biggest challenges facing UK businesses. Despite having all-time high working hours UK productivity […]