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Union Pushed to Withdraw from Postal Strikes
Union members are being asked by Royal Mail to call off all planned postal strikes, with the proposal to include conciliation service Acas in discussions over modernisation. Talks are back on course between the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Royal Mail in a desperate attempt to resolve all problems without the need for strikes. Talks resumed following the Royal Mail’s decision to take on 30,000 temporary staff, an action condemned by the CWU as a “stupid move.” [+]How to Plan for a Trade Show
The following will look at some simple ways to generate the most interest when displaying at a trade show. These tips and tricks come from some of the most experienced trade show users. Set a realistic goal: this is one of the first steps that you need to take when considering setting up a trade show booth. All members of your company need to agree on the goals before setting foot in the trade show, from [+]Companies Mishandle Sensitive Data
Approximately a third of UK employees dispose of sensitive data in the bin without shredding it, according to a recent study. Research conducted as a part of National Identity Fraud Prevention week found that three-quarters of workers believed that their employers weren't doing enough to protect their customers' sensitive information. The UK currently spends more than £1.2bn on identity fraud each year with approximately 60,000 people already targeted this year. Theives use peoples sensitive information to apply for credit or benefits in their [+]Turning Complaints Into Constructive Criticism
Not everyone is going to agree with everything your business sells, its service etc. So it’s inevitable that from time to time you’re going to be faced with some complaints. So how can you handle complaints in a way that means you gain customers and retain staff? Customer complaints aren’t usually welcomed by small business owners who have to get on with the running of their firm. But even matters that seem trivial to you can [+]How To Conduct Successful Meetings?
Some companies seem to spend most of their time in meetings and a lot less than they should out in the real world making money. A meeting can easily drag on for hours and yet can solve little that justifies how that time is spent. Therefore, it is a good idea to learn how to conduct a meeting efficiently in order to use everyone’s time effectively. Before The Meeting Agendas are a good idea. Decide what you [+]Simple Top Time Management Ideas For Everyone
With the worlds’ growing multimedia, we are expected to be able to respond faster and handle more responsibilities than ever before. We are no more than a buttons’ push away from further advancements in IT that can lead to an increase in productivity, but also an increase in distractions such as emails and phone calls constantly pulling us away from out duties and splitting our focus. To be an entrepreneur means having good time management skills [+]Fighting Facebook Effectively
Blurring The Boundaries The line between peoples work lives and social lives is becoming increasingly blurred as time goes on. But giving your staff the responsibility to organise their own time can have its benefits according to Simon Norris from Temperus – a software supplier. With social websites like Facebook, eBay and YouTube, employers understandably begin to worry about ever-increasing sources of distraction and undermining the freedom of your employees. Manages need to ensure that employees fulfil [+]More From Choose a category
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