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Americas Consumer Confidence Takes a Blow
Consumer confidence in the USA was on the receiving end of a big blow during October due to the insecurity over job prospects.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 [+]Going On A Summer Holiday… Make Sure To Pack the Phone Charger
Sun, Sea & Sandy Laptops Finding it difficult to tear yourself away from the office for a summer break? Apparently, it’s not as uncommon as you may have originally thought! Euroffice.co.uk – the UKs leading supplier of discount stationary – found in a recent survey of small and medium sized businesses that 35% of us are still contacting the office while we are on holiday this summer. Of this 35% that will be checking-in with the office, 38% [+]Higher Education A Benefit To Employment?
Important? A government study shows that higher education is still important, as most college leavers believe their course played an important role in their getting a job. The survey questioned 4,800 people who completed further education and were out of work when they began their studies. 41% said they graduated within two years of completing further studies, compared to 34% the previous year. When asked if they felt education helped their job prospects after completing a college course [+]Finding The Right Non-Exec For You
Unlike hiring other employees, when it comes to hiring a non-exec, you’re looking for someone who can be a confident adviser, a consultant, devil’s advocate as well as much more. Non-execs will help with operational plans and budgets by providing independent advice and bringing outside experience to your company. They also have knowledge and contacts which can be extremely important when it comes to securing additional finance from banks or outside investors. But, like when hiring employees, [+]How To Hire Senior Management?
Hiring senior staff can be an expensive, not to mention, disruptive process that can leave you questioning your own skills and assessing your own strengths and weaknesses. You need to hire someone who can complement the rest of your team, not duplicate them. Your senior staff needs to have management skills and an understanding of how the business’ finances work as well as excellent time management and organisation. Where To Start? If your company prefers in-house recruitment [+]More From Choose a category
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