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Support for women in workplace

Thousands of women are to be interviewed as part of a project aimed at breaking down any barriers to prevent them setting up in business, it was announced this week. Read

Manage sterling fluctuations to beat meltdown

Survival tips for ailing SMEs Read

My working week..

Adam Gordon, head of marketing and communications at Rise Group Read

Christmas sickies a 'huge blow'

Almost two million employees plan to skip work over the festive period to go Christmas shopping, new research has shown. Read

Staff enjoy maternity pay perk

Three out of four firms offer more than statutory maternity pay, with just one per cent believing the arrangements are too generous, according to a study. Read

Football tactics 'good' for business

Well-defined goals bring long-term success Read

My working week..

Duncan Johnston, general manager of the Carlton George Hotel, Glasgow Read

In brief...: Utility staff enjoy pay increases

Pay rises over the past year have averaged 3.3 per cent, but workers in utility firms have enjoyed increases of 4.3 per cent, according to new research. Read

In brief...: Profits hit by IT problems

Workers spend more than two hours a week dealing with colleagues' computer problems, mainly because of a lack of IT skills among employees, according to a new report. Read

R&D tax rebates a lifeline for SMEs

Relief plan to revive struggling companies Read

My working week..

Billy McGroarty, regional manager of RH Freight Services Ltd, Scotland Read

Employees' work-life balance under threat

Government plans to tackle downturn by halting flexi-time reforms Read

My working week..

Pamela Grant is development director at Miller Developments Read

In brief...: Firms failing to hire right candidate

Most firms are unable to hire the right candidate for a job - but it's mainly their own fault because of a "shocking" lack of attention to recruitment, according to a report. Read

In brief...: More opting for takeaways

Sales of takeaway food have increased as workers stay late in the office to cope with the effect of the economic downturn. Read

How to side-step dramas in times of trouble

Maintaining a sound PR strategy 'is just like taking out insurance' Read

My working life..

Chris Wayne-Wills, general manager of The Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh Read

In brief...: Top bosses' pay scales 'defy gravity'

The scale of top directors' earnings in recent months "defied gravity", with increases still running into double figures, according to a new report. Read

In brief...: One in three fear the axe

More than one in three workers are worried about their jobs because of the economic downturn, with many experiencing increased levels of stress, according to a report. Read

Focus on benefits of a diverse workforce

EMB project aims to highlight advantages of jobs equality 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