Archive / January
"Savvy businesses" recognise internal promotion potential
"Savvy businesses" are increasingly looking internally when it comes to making promotions, it has been suggested.
Employers 'must continue to invest skills'
McDonald's chief explains ongoing need for skills training and apprenticeships in current economic climate.
Employers 'holding on to skilled employees'
Employment expert claims that UK companies are looking to retain valuable staff members in face of economic turmoil.
Small firms 'need to be honest and open' with employees
Small companies should be honest and open with their workers in order to enhance relationships with staff, it has been suggested.
Technology in business is beneficial
Technology could be used to benefit employees more, it has been suggested.
Government to boost job training investment by £140m
Additional funding for apprenticeship training is set to be announced by Gordon Brown during his visit to Derby.
British Eco Energy: Recession stimulating small firms' green efforts
Many small firms are increasing their environmentally-friendly efforts as a result of the ongoing effects of the credit crunch, it has been suggested.
Begin 2009 'with an organised office'
People running small businesses should ensure they begin the new year in the most organised manner possible, a sector commentator has asserted.
Working Futures report 'helps target skills training'
John Denham believes a report produced by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills will help to ensure workers are equipped with the skills to suit the economic times.
Employers urged to manage absence levels
CIPD adviser stresses importance of careful management for employee absences.
Holidays can boost productivity at work
Employees work harder in anticipation of going on holiday, according to travel agents' association.
Holidays boost businesses by 'refreshing workers'
Employment expert stresses importance of holidays for workers, while also claiming that absence levels should be carefully monitored by managers.
Stark Brooks: Managers also need to manage stress
Managers need to think about how they can adequately handle stress, it has been advised.
Small businesses' desire for mobile and broadband noted
Small firms are increasingly seeking mobile and broadband services when it comes to IT, according to a sector commentator.
RoSPA: Employers must provide adequate lifting training
Small companies should be honest and open with their workers in order to enhance relationships with staff, it has been suggested.