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Company recognition schemes are inadequate for 14 million workers

UK workers don't see the value in recognition schemes, half of employees dissatisfied with their workplace rewards programmes.

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British women consistently have a tougher time at work

Figures released ahead of International Women’s Day suggest bosses are tougher on female employees.

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Brexit ‘significantly’ increases need for government investment say business leaders

The majority of UK business leaders agree Brexit increases the importance of the government’s proposed Industrial Strategy, but start-ups and SMEs will benefit the least.

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Rising costs start to bite as UK SMEs look to tighten their belts

Small and medium sized firms signal rising costs as their number one concern for investment going into the year.

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Websites help small businesses grow faster than social media

New survey of UK small and micro business owners finds that half of those with a website experienced growth against those without.

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Young Women’s Trust urges employers to recruit more women

Young Women’s Trust urges employers to recruit more women, as male apprentices look set to outnumber women for first time in nearly a decade.

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SMEs fail to receive benefits of sterling depreciation post Brexit

SMEs to increase investment in the UK to combat the depreciation in sterling as more plan to grow their business in 2017.

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Budget 2017: Tax breaks for SMEs key to PM’s productivity drive

Four key Budget changes to encourage investment in SMEs and PM's productivity drive.

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SMEs fail to receive benefits of sterling depreciation post Brexit

SMEs to increase investment in the UK to combat the depreciation in sterling as more plan to grow their business in 2017.

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Budget 2017: Tax breaks for SMEs key to PM’s productivity drive

Four key Budget changes to encourage investment in SMEs and PM's productivity drive.

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LendInvest publishes a blueprint for government treatment of property SMEs

The UK risks losing another generation of property SMEs as four in five SME housebuilders have disappeared since last housebuilding boom.

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Salaries rise year-on-year as job market continues to strengthen

Salaries and vacancies jumped in February, with key cities across the UK, witnessing above-average pay increases.

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Falling consumer spending and high inflation slowing UK economy

Government must reduce reliance on consumer spending and rebalance the rising inflation for sustainable growth.

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CMI calls for greater diversity and gender parity in apprenticeships

Employers are being encouraged to start offering degree-level apprenticeships to improve gender diversity.

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