Archive / March
Employee morale 'important for running a business'
The basics of running a business should not forget that employee morale is essential for worker productivity.
Employees feel undervalued, research shows
Half of workers feel they are not being paid enough, while two-thirds would ask for a pay rise if they found out their colleagues were on a higher wage.
Adult engineering apprentices on the rise
There has been an 88 per cent jump in the number of people aged over 25 taking engineering apprenticeships.
Current economic climate 'is good for business start-ups'
Julie Meyer believes the current economic climate is ideal for setting up a company.
Small businesses 'at risk of double-dip recession'
A double-dip recession could push some firms that already survived the first one into serious trouble.
Budget entrepreneur announcements 'need clarifying'
While it is positive that SMEs had a central part in the Budget, one organisation has said more explanation is required.
Business Link Northwest launches start-up tool
The six-stage guide helps would-be entrepreneurs cope with the various issues they will face when starting their own firm.
Technology 'key to growing a business'
Small businesses that make the most of technology are more likely to survive the difficult first two years of operation, according to one expert.
Businesses 'need to adopt flexible working'
Orange has urged businesses to implement flexible working after commissioning a poll on whether fathers will make full use of a proposed plan giving them six months of paternity leave.
Businesses 'have learnt from last recession'
Firms have been making more of an effort to hold onto their employees during this recession, one expert has noted.
Running a business training in the north-west
North-west SMEs are set to take part in a six-month running a business training trial.
Yorkshire and the Humber businesses get £90m funding
Entrepreneurs may focus on setting up a business in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Pay inequality 'to exist for decades'
Differences in the pay levels of men and women will exist beyond 2020 due to the differing approaches men and women have to salaries and the amount they want to work.
SMEs 'need to adapt to changing consumer needs'
New Cicso research has shown some SMEs are in danger of losing out to their competitors by not altering their approach to customer service.
Trade unions 'can help staff motivation'
Businesses can benefit from improved employee morale if their workers are members of a trade union, it has been suggested.
Boosting pay levels 'a priority for firms'
Firms will focus on ensuring their pay is attractive to workers in 2010, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has concluded.
'Diverse approach' needed for talent management
New research from the CIPD has found that businesses need to focus on taking a diverse approach to how they recruit and retain talent.
Government scheme passes training milestone
One million people have used the service to improve their workplace skills.
Managers 'need training to deal with health issues'
The Chartered Management Institute has called on line managers to be given more training on how to deal with the health issues faced by their workers.
Firms 'need to make retaining talent a priority'
New research has suggested that keeping hold of talent should be a priority for businesses.
Research shows relationship between employee health and creativity
The study has indicated firms that show an interest in the wellbeing of their workers will benefit from increased creativity.
Managers 'need to reassure staff of confidentiality'
Bosses have been encouraged to make sure their employees know any comments they make about bullying are treated in confidence, following the recent row over alleged bullying at 10 Downing Street.
Hartlepool physio business expands
Paul Gough has opened a fourth premises for its Paul Gough Physio Rooms business, which he set up three years ago after working for Darlington Football Club.