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In brief...: Third have seen porn in the office

A third of office workers in the UK admit to having watched pornography on their computer at work, new research has found. Read

In brief...: Service key for happy buyers

Good customer service is the key to keeping shoppers happy, according to a survey of high street stores. Read

Don't let language become a barrier to firm's success

How to be taken seriously in the international market Read

My working week..

Nick Gaskin - Whyte and Mackay's UK marketing director Read

Bosses can be at risk when firms hit choppy waters

Company directors should know their actions may come under scrutiny Read

In brief...: CBI warning on pension deficit scare

The UK's biggest employers' group warned that the Government, investors and trustees could overreact to growing pensions deficits caused by the downturn, hitting the UK's economic recovery. Read

In brief...: Jobseekers 'tell road lies'

One in 10 jobseekers would not tell potential employers if they had penalty points on their driving licence, according to a new study. Read

My working week..

Bill Thomson, founder of travel firm Hello Scotland Read

Gearing up to seal New Year job move

Workers looking for fresh start turn to Business Gateway for aid Read

Hats venture gets head start

Aday at the races convinced East Lothian mum Dawn Wiggins to pursue a new career. Read

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David Ramsden, owner of the dogs restaurant Read

In brief...: Graduate recruitment falls by fifth

Job vacancies for students graduating this summer have fallen by almost afifth - and most have already been filled, according to a new report. Read

In brief...: Majority 'work through cold'

Most of us have not had a single day off work in the past year because of a cold, defying claims that people are quick to throw a "sickie", a new report has found. Read

How to secure a steady cash flow in hard times

Legal methods will help improve payment terms Read

My working week..

Alison Hamilton, operations manager at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Read

In brief...: Companies urged to retain staff

Firms have been urged to make sure redundancies were the "last resort" in the current economic downturn after anew study showed the cost of laying off staff could be more than £16,000 per worker. Read

In brief...: Workers lose out on £27bn

More than five million workers put in a record £26.9billion-worth of unpaid overtime last year, highlighting the long hours culture in UK industry, a report said. Read

New safety Act may discourage firms from supporting the HSE

Tougher penalties threat over health law breaches Read

In brief...: Campaign for 48-hour work limit

Ending the UK's controversial optout from a European directive aimed at limiting working hours to 48 a week would help tackle stress and improve health and safety, union officials said. Read

In brief...: Parties laid on despite gloom

Most firms are still laying on a Christmas party for staff despite the effects of the economic downturn, according to new research. Read

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Business Events and Awards

A series of events throughout the business calendar including the Elite Awards, the PLC Awards, Deals & Dealmakers plus the newest event, the Enterprise 250 Awards. Read