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Poor communication from delivery companies causes nearly a quarter of missed deliveries

New research reveals that poor communication from delivery companies in the UK results in nearly a quarter of missed deliveries.

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Cash-only SMEs are losing over £23,000 of profit every year

Not accepting card payments could lead to a potential loss of £23,000 annually for UK small businesses, as contactless payments rise.

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Europe’s top court legalises workplace headscarf ban

Employers are entitled to ban workers from the 'visible wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign' including headscarves, Europe's top court has ruled.

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Men more open with emotions at work than women, study finds

Research indicates men are more likely to confide in bosses about affairs of the heart and be more accepting of workplace romances than women.

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Financial management is the biggest concern for small businesses

A quarter of British small businesses admit that day to day financial management is one of their biggest concerns.

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The security of confidential documents is a significant problem for most companies

Nearly two thirds of businesses say that confidential documents have accidentally been sent to the wrong person, in the last year.

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Number of companies in UK passes four million milestone for first time

The total number of companies in the UK has just passed the four million milestone for the first time.

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Huge opportunity for women in business, says Santander

Data by Santander shows a third of all managerial roles in the UK were held by women in 2016 while there were just 32 female executive directors at FTSE 250 firms.

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Number of companies in UK passes four million milestone for first time

The total number of companies in the UK has just passed the four million milestone for the first time.

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Huge opportunity for women in business, says Santander

Data by Santander shows a third of all managerial roles in the UK were held by women in 2016 while there were just 32 female executive directors at FTSE 250 firms.

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A third of female workers believe the gender pay gap is ‘out of their hands’

New research from CV-Library reveals the true extent of the gender pay gap in Britain, as women still report unfair pay.

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Asset based finance to businesses jumps to £22.2 billion in a year

Increased funding for merger and acquisition activity has seen a spike in asset based finance for UK businesses.

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Sick employees not taking time off to fully recover

New data suggests that employees are not taking enough time to recover when they get sick.

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Out of sight out of mind? The nine-to-five IT security myth

Symantec research study shows only half of European employees use updated secure personal devices at work.

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