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The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) claims there has been a surprising increase in job satisfaction since 2006.
Employing & managing staff
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has turned its hand to the management of long-term sickness absence with a consultation on best practice.
Employing & managing staff
New research from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified four key stress management behaviours that can make the difference between line managers bucking up or bringing down the people they supervise.
Employing & managing staff
Computer users who habitually eat lunch at their desks are being warned that their keyboards could harbour more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat.
Employing & managing staff
Historically, managers responsible for absence management have failed to differentiate between frequent short-term absence and potential long-term absence.
Business management
Matt Lovett, 17-years-old and founder of marketing company Wow Media, has seen the number of hits to his discount website WowVoucherCodes.com soar since January.
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A £150 million fund has been launched in Wales to support the growth of over 800 small companies.
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A £1 million package of support has been unveiled to help small firms in the Peak District.
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The Scottish government plans to establish an investment bank to support the country's small businesses.
Alternative finance
Despite the efforts of Evan Davis and his Dragons, many start-up businesses are unaware of the existence of small-scale equity investors, such as business angels.
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The Scottish government wants more companies to apply for help through the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
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Trade credit insurance is 'vital' in helping companies survive the current economic troubles, it has been claimed.