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How to fight workplace bullying
Bullying affects up to one in ten employees. But intimidating behaviour, as displayed by presenters Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, can go unnoticed. Here Steve Williams, head of equality services at employment expert Acas and SmallBusiness.co.uk offer some tips for banning bullying.
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Bosses should help fight staff obesity
Employers should help staff battle obesity with healthy eating options, as it will lead to a more productive workforce.
Small firms 'must be in pre-Budget report'
The pre-Budget report must give companies 'innovative and short-term' solutions for finance such as a £1 billion small business survival fund, an organisation has warned.
Government to loan money direct to businesses
The government will give loans to businesses via regional development agencies (RDAs), as banks are still not lending to companies, a report in the Times says.
Bosses 'need to tackle stress'
Company bosses need to identify stress in staff early and ensure they are tackling it before it becomes a more serious problem, an expert advises.
Social networking marketing 'is a risk'
Using direct marketing through social networking sites is a risk as it cannot be controlled in the same way as other forms of marketing, according to an expert.
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At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.
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Cancel Christmas?
Marc Barber 14/11/2008
Some of you are probably wondering whether you should cancel the Christmas party – or Christmas itself for that matter. Have your say »
A corner turned?
Penny Proffit 23/10/2008
Much like the faces of the soldiers on the landing boats heading for Omaha beach in the movie Saving Private Ryan, there is a grim acceptance among owner-managers that the foreseeable future is going to get bloody. Have your say »
Mean what you say
Guest Blogger 05/11/2008
A lot of businesses talk a good game but you have to deliver on your promises. Have your say »
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