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In brief...: Staff with cold to stay home

Workers want colleagues to go home if they have a cough or a cold rather than struggle on, spreading germs around the office, according to a new report. Read

Bullying: Bad for you and bad for business

Raging, foul-mouthed and rude - nothing seems to stop them Read

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Gregor Townsend, programme manager, Scottish Institute of Sport Foundation Read

In brief...: Drugs firms R&D move

Leading firms spent almost £2 1billion on research and development last year, an increase of nine per cent on the previous 12 months, a new study shows. Read

In brief...: Stress down to colleagues

Millions of workers get stressed out because of " infuriating" behaviour by some of their colleagues, according to a new report. Read

In brief...: 'British Day' holiday call

The public should get to choose a "British Day" bank holiday, such as the Monday after Remembrance Sunday, a think-tank has urged. Read

Why trust is now at top of the agenda for Boots boss Ellis

Corporate social responsibility is increasingly vital, says Richard Read

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David Bowie, head of sales and marketing, Aircraft Medical Read

Break the bad news with care

Bosses have to follow rules carefully when sacking staff or risk an employment tribunal Read

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Paul Miles, driving force behind the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Read

In brief...: Volunteers' holiday call

The Government has been urged to introduce an extra bank holiday to celebrate the work of the UK's 20 million volunteers. Read

In brief...: Commute complaints

The time workers spend commuting has "rocketed" in the past 10 years, with millions now taking at least an hour to get to the office, a study shows. Read

In brief...: Morning high, afternoon low

Workers are most productive at 10.30am but start to "wind down" in mid-afternoon and think about their social lives, according to a new report. Read

Flexibility boosts life and work

IT firm sees offering staff choice over hours as bonus to company Read

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Thomas McMilllan, the energy behind McMillan Hair Academy, describes his week Read

In brief...: Lunch hour thing of past

Fresh evidence about the UK's long hours culture was revealed with a new study showing that many people work through their lunch break. Read

In brief...: Firms due to give pay rise

Firms expect to give their workers average pay rises of three-and-a-half per cent in the next year, according to a new report. Read

In brief...: Agency staff rights battle

Unions have supported fresh moves aimed at giving agency workers the same employment rights as full-time staff to stop them being exploited. Read

Why stress is worse than an irate boss

Work worry is still one of the biggest issues facing employers Read

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Mick Jackson, chairman and founder of the WildHearts Foundation 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