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March 27, 2014
Welcome to the "four generations" workforce
As people retire later, many businesses could have four generations of employees working together, according to new research by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).
March 27, 2014
More women in the boardroom than ever before
The latest research into the number of women in the boardroom shows that numbers are continuing to climb, but business and government commentators agree there's more work to be done.
March 27, 2014
The IT crowd now driving business strategy
IT directors are playing an ever-greater role in the strategic direction of UK businesses, according to a new report by Vodafone UK.
March 27, 2014
Growth slows but outlook still bright, says CBI
Economic growth slowed in March to an eight-month low after hitting record levels in February, according to the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Growth Indicator Survey.
March 27, 2014
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March 20, 2014
UK SMEs not paid for a third of what they do
UK freelancers and small businesses are not getting paid for a third of the time that they actually spend working, according to FreeAgent.
March 20, 2014
Online customer service is missing the mark
Many online retailers are failing to provide shoppers with good enough customer support, according to research by [24]7.
March 20, 2014
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March 19, 2014
The business verdict on a "steady" Budget 2014
A "steady-as-you-go Budget" that "passes the business test" – that's the verdict of UK business groups on George Osborne's 2014 Budget.
March 19, 2014
A Budget for makers, doers and savers
George Osborne's 2014 Budget has delivered tax savings for low- and middle-income earners, a raft of new measures to help savers and pensioners, and a commitment to support British exporters and manufacturers.
March 13, 2014
Small firms need consumer-style protection, says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the government to give small businesses the same level of consumer protection when drafting legislation as domestic customers.
March 13, 2014
One million to get pay rise with NMW increase
The government has approved a rise in the National Minimum Wage to £6.50 per hour, with more than one million people set to see their pay rise by as much as £355 a year.
March 13, 2014
Revaluation delay hits retail rates payers
The decision by the government to put off a revaluation of business rates until 2017 will cost 40% of UK retail businesses dear, according to new research by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Retail.
March 13, 2014
Local councils should do more to support SMEs
The Communities and Local Government Committee has called on councils to improve their procurement processes and make it easier for local small businesses to win and fulfill contracts.
March 13, 2014
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