Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Archive of articles referencing the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Employing & managing staff
34% of businesses expect four-day week to become a reality in next ten years, but only 1 per cent plan to implement it without cutting pay
Employing & managing staff
Employers face hiring hell as they get inundated with unsuitable candidates.
News
Nearly 60 per cent of employees worry they are not saving enough for their retirement ahead of the 2012 pension reforms.
News
Gross domestic product (GDP) slumped by 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2010, sparking fears of higher unemployment in 2011.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world
Business Technology
With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention