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New research suggests small businesses were among the first to feel the pinch
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One in 10 employees 'worry' about job security
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Workers 'believe they should be in contact', says survey
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Small firms should not be forced into formal training meetings, says FSB
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Lobby says a low minimum wage will ‘restore consumer confidence’
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Temporary workers are staying in jobs for longer, says recruitment site
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New campaign launched as government begins programme to cut red tape
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Businesses risk walking into a ‘minefield of costly and time consuming problems’, says law firm
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Average working week is 50 hours, says report
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Employees in larger companies less likely to adopt eco friendly practices
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One in 20 have handed in notice, employers warned
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Retail sales down 0.9% since May
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More than a quarter of businesses plan to cut jobs, says survey
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One in five employees say they ‘don’t consider health’ during office hours
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Charity urges businesses to be aware of signs of stress
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Finally New Labour plans to make good on promises to cut red tape
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Companies need to learn how to look after staff or risk losing them
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As the cost of living goes up, workers’ job security confidence takes a pasting
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Modern technology means employees are not getting enough downtime, finds report
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Small business owners identify the shortage of talent as their biggest barrier to growth
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The government-funded pilot scheme was a hit among employers and employees alike
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Mis-management has left the UK workforce feeling frustrated
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But LCCI says higher wage will act as barrier to GLA contracts for small businesses
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Workers ‘more likely to call in sick’ during summer, poll suggests
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Cameron: ‘100,000 new apprenticeships could plug skills gap’
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A quarter of businesses say keeping sick leave records is not important, a report has revealed
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More than half think tackling crime is a vital issue
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Landmark ruling in European Court of Justice gives carers new rights, says law firm
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While their more mature colleagues find fulfilment, ‘Generation Y’ faces disappointment
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Freeze on 2p rise is not enough, says business lobby group
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Being inside during summer is ‘demoralising’, says survey
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Workers spend 1.5 days a year waiting for packages, says survey
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Social networking sites are ‘cheaper and more effective’ than recruitment consultants, says expert
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Most entrepreneurs plan to stay in business for 25 years – longer than the average marriage
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'Teach basic work skills in school', says FPB
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8 in 10 take their mobile on holiday, says report
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‘Encourage positive behaviour with incentives,’ says top Boots exec
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Research shows new businesses shunning legal advice
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Businesses missing out on a ‘wealth’ of untapped skills, says report
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Business skills already lacking, warns BCC
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UK businesses embrace the benefits of flexible working
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Employees’ energy inefficiencies could be costing carbon and cash
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‘Vital tool’ will assess schemes based on level of risk
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Employers who encourage staff to opt out of pensions could face legal action
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Many candidates feel they need to hide their accents during the selection process
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‘Force businesses to admit to data loss’, urges expert
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‘We’d rather decide our own hours’, say workers
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Tax regulations have ‘tarnished London’s reputation’, say business leaders
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But survey finds 60% say issues are ‘not well understood’
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Enterprise education students are ‘more likely to start a business’, says survey
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Women ‘better placed to weather economic storm’, says Business Link
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Lantra launches new campaign to raise awareness of threat
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Use social networking to find right skills, says CIPD
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Temporary workers agreement is ‘deeply disappointing’, says BCC
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Businesses urge government to take action
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‘Non-privileged majority’ becoming jaded by employers’ lack of provision
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Business lobbyists ‘act as apologists for long hours culture’, says Barber
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Survey reveals workers are motivated by interest, not money
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Workers unimpressed at employers’ apathy
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BlackBerrys could pose a huge security risk, warn experts
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Ease your employees’ financial burden, experts warn
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Strict credit criteria could drive up barriers to starting a business, says report
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Personal web use reduces stress and improves productivity, says new report
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Flexi-time will boost productivity, says Business Link
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But law must prosecute individuals as well, says expert
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Survey finds 163,000 managers do not have the right skills
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But CBI chief says taxation is still too complicated
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Employers must do more to encourage ‘healthy and happy’ lunch hour, says survey
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Insolvencies will increase more in 2008, says financial management service
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Delays in funding could mean entrepreneurs lose their competitive edge, says survey
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Darling’s plans to compensate out-of-pocket workers will create more red tape
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Informants could save businesses millions, says Grant Thornton
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But new laws could have a negative impact on businesses, says EEF
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Glorious weather leaves businesses short of staff
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New measurement will allow ‘more access to funding’ for social enterprises, says government
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Half believe Tuesday is their most productive day
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Workers think healthcare will ‘increase productivity’, says survey
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Three quarters of small businesses keeping workers happy
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‘Don’t wait until the last minute’, says HMRC
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Chancellor says group will ‘look at long term tax challenges’
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Commission will look at cutting down on regulatory burden
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But Alan Sugar’s ‘you’re fired’ tactic could land employers in court, warns law firm
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New rules could cost £156m
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Confidence levels drop for seventh consecutive month
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Three quarters would not hire pregnant workers, says survey
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Poll suggests half of employees are ‘thinking about’ leaving their job
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Workers putting employers at risk
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Report is ‘not factual’, says HMRC
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Small firms confident despite credit crunch
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Companies urged to maximise their online presence
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Internet is now the primary resource for job hunting
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Police urged to make tackling business crime bigger priority
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Government claims having two new legislation dates will save companies time and money
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Business leaders oblivious to extent of regulators' jurisdictions
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Over half of workers discuss confidential business on train
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6% ‘don’t understand’ basic functions of Word
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RCI puts blame on management
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BRC says property relief removal will damage business
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Employers urged to be ‘extra careful’ over pranks
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Six out of ten admit to feeling sleepy during office hours
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