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In brief...: Young 'most vulnerable to bullying'

Bullying in the workplace is "rife", with one in four employees suffering stress because of the problem, according to a report. Read

In brief...: Commuting woes worsen

Worker Sare spending almost twice as much time commuting to the office than five years ago because of unreliable public transport or traffic jams. Read

Taking steps to find out carbon footprint

Calculation of CO2 emissions key to managing costs Read

My working week..

Ron Kitchin, managing director, Water of Leith 2000, shares his work Read

In brief...: Jobs plan wins PM's backing

The New Deal jobs programme has helped a job seeker move off benefit into work every three minutes of the day since the scheme was launched a decade ago, according to new figures. Read

In brief...: Online tools to keep safe

Health and safety is often seen as one of those endlessly time-consuming subjects for business. Read

Executives shining their light for charity

Managers apply skills to give back to community Read

My working week..

Gavin Clark, managing director of 999 Design, shares his weekly schedule Read

In brief...: Wages gap sparks row

Afresh row over the earnings of company executives flared after a study revealed the gap between the average wages of directors compared with the lowest-paid workers in the UK is widening. Read

In brief...: More flexibility at workplace

Virtually every workplace offers some form of flexible working for staff, including reduced hours, part-time arrangements and job-sharing, according to an official report. Read

In brief...: Bosses failing to use internet

Senior managers are failing to use the internet as a research tool for their job, missing out on the chance to build their skills, a report says. Read

Get well connected in the party season

Don't despair if networking invites fill you with dread Read

My working week..

Sarra Bejaoui, founder of Cherry Lifestyle and Smart PA Read

In brief...: Executives' culture hitch

Most company executives are embarrassed by their ignorance of foreign cultures when they travel abroad on business, claims a survey. Read

In brief...: UK 'behind in pay stakes'

Pay is expected to increase by an average of just over three per cent in the UK next year, half the predicted figure for other countries, according to a new report. Read

In brief...: Manufacturing demise 'myth'

Business leaders described fears that manufacturing was draining out of the UK, with little actual production left, as a "myth". Read

Horsing around may boost performance

Leadership tips from equine training exercises Read

My working life...

Robert Gillespie, founder of The Perfect Shave, shares his well-groomed work schedule Read

In brief...: Agency staff training blow

Temporary agency workers could have their careers hit because of a lack of employment rights, the TUC warned. Read

In brief...: Tuesday time to job hunt

The most popular time for workers to apply for another job is Tuesday lunch time, according to a new study. 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