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A significant minority of organisations currently conduct any gender pay analysis, and limited action is being taken by employers to address the causes of gender inequality, research finds.
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The Federation of Small Businesses has hailed the House of Commons' vote to prevent the extension of Sunday trading hours as a 'major win'.
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Some 37 per cent of UK entrepreneurs have turned their hobbies and passion projects into successful enterprises, research finds.
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European patent applications filed by British applicants rose by 5.7 per cent in 2015 compared to the previous year, according to figures released by the European Patent Office (EPO).
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Nearly one in three (30 per cent) 16-18 year olds expect to wait over a year to secure a job after leaving full-time education, according to a study.
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The culture of making someone redundant has changed so much because of the fear of litigation that workers are leaving crushed, according to cognitive psychologist and business neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw.
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Smaller businesses are increasingly positive about employing reservists and service leavers, research finds.
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Legions of skilled, experienced and flexible grey go-getters will be driving the nation's economy come 2025, research finds.
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Smaller businesses are increasingly positive about employing reservists and service leavers, research finds.
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Legions of skilled, experienced and flexible grey go-getters will be driving the nation's economy come 2025, research finds.
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The UK's freelancers and micro-businesses only get paid for two-thirds (69 per cent) of the work they should be paid for.
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One in five British workers are sceptical about colleagues who take time off as a result of mental health issues such as depression, stress or anxiety, research finds.
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Companies are failing to help older workers use their skills and expertise for the benefit of the business, a study shows.
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New figures show that the early-staging small and micro employers are ‘defying expectations’ by navigating auto enrolment waters far more smoothly than anticipated.
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
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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