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Driven to Distraction?
09.08.07
A new survey has identified what distractions from work have the most impact on UK businesses.
Call Centre Controversy
26.07.07
A secondary school in Sunderland has generated controversy by creating an on-site call centre which enables pupils to learn the skills of working in such an environment.
Holidays can be Stressful
23.07.07
One in six people feel stressed when they are on holiday, because they fear their work may not be done properly in their absence.
What does your Accent say about You?
19.07.07
Recent research shows that one in three people will initially judge your personality, intelligence and competence based purely on your accent.
AWOL: Absent Workers - Organisations Lose
17.07.07
CIPD have just released their latest survey on staff absence in the UK, and absence levels seem to be on the increase.
Let's pull the pin out of a Thought Grenade.
03.07.07
Once again, the subject of management jargon has been the subject of a survey, this time by recruitment company Office Angels. And guess what – some phrases just don’t do it for employees! The question is - do you know which ones? Glenn Malkin gives us his personal view.
How Important is Certification?
28.06.07
Organisations including the CBI and the Government have been considering the need for more widespread certification of training and development programmes.
The Value of HR?
15.06.07
A survey of senior executives by Deloitte has thrown light on the relationship between corporate boards and their Human Resource departments.
What do you look for in a Coach?
13.06.07
Recent research outlines the buying trends of corporate users of coaching and investigates the importance of business experience and psychological training for coaches.
Calling all Workaholics!
11.06.07
The Times today has a fascinating article about a series of self-help groups in America – Workaholics Anonymous.
It's not the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out - it's the pebble in your shoe.