UK bosses have revealed the most ludicrous reasons given by employees when calling in sick. The research, conducted by Powwownow, finds that one in five (21 per cent) employees in the UK are likely to give an outlandish reason for not coming in to work, compared with only 7 per cent of Dutch workers and 11 per cent
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Entrepreneurs’ Forum backs George Osborne’s ‘brain drain’ challenge
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The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has endorsed former Chancellor George Osborne’s belief that the North faces being left behind if the ‘brain drain’ of graduates isn’t stemmed. The organisation believes that more needs to be done to highlight the benefits of living and working in the North East to encourage skilled graduates to remain in the region.
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Business champion calls for a million more older people in work by 2022
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Employers should increase the number of older people in the UK workforce by one million over the next five years to combat age bias, the government’s Business Champion for Older Workers, Andy Briggs says. To address the widening skills gap, tackle age bias in work and enable people to stay in work longer, every UK
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Why businesses should explore markets outside Europe
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Europe’s population amounts to just 10 per cent of the globe. As obvious as it sounds, there’s a whole world of opportunity for businesses to grow. While the development of digital channels, including e-commerce, has brought countries closer together making it easier to reach new customers, it remains important for businesses to find and grow prospects
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Herbalife Paid a $200 Million Fine – Then the FTC Screwed it Up
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According to an article in Forbes, Herbalife Paid a $200 Million Fine and then the FTC screwed it up:
Three weeks ago, on Jan. 10, the Federal Trade Commission announced what sounded like great news for people who had lost money with Herbalife, the multi-level marketer of weight-loss shakes and nutritional supplements: Their checks were in the mail.
It was the final outcome in the FTC’s lengthy battle with Herbalife (hlf, +0.32%), which in July agreed to pay $200 million in a controversial settlement.
And it was supposed to be a great victory for the hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who had poured $1 billion into a bet against Herbalife stock and long argued that Herbalife was scamming immigrants into loading up on weight-loss shakes they’d never be able to sell at a profit.
But
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Tupperware Q4 Sales Up 1% To $600 Million
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Tupperware Brands Corporation announced fourth quarter 2016 operating results.
Fourth quarter 2016 net sales were $600.9 million, up 1% in dollars and 3% in local currency, which included a 4-point benefit from a 14th week in 2016’s fiscal calendar. Emerging markets**, accounting for 65% of sales, were up 5% in dollars and 8% in local currency.
Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO, commented,
“We experienced a challenging fourth quarter to cap off an already tough 2016. Local currency sales grew 3% in the quarter, which was 1 point under the October guidance range.
Despite the impact of further economic and political instabilities, our businesses in emerging markets continued on a growth trajectory in the fourth quarter with outstanding results in Argentina, Brazil, China and Tupperware South Africa.”
Goings continued, “Adjusted earnings per share was 3 cents
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Amway 500,000 Distributors In India
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According to an interview Amway President Dog deVos had with Economic Times, a magazine in India, Amway has half a million distributors in that country.
Amway, the world’s biggest direct seller, has bet big on India, having invested heavily in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and physical infrastructure. The Indian arm of the USbased company, Amway India, offers more than 130 products via the direct selling channel.
The company relies on a network of approximately 500,000 direct sellers to sell nutrition, beauty, personal care and home care products to consumers.
Products are manufactured in the company’s manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India.
Doug DeVos, President, Amway, is optimistic about the company’s future in the country and believes that aligning their goals with the Central government’s initiatives will help it create more — and better —
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Thermomix Australia – A Vorwerk company – Is Being Sued By A Former Distributor
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According to News.com.au an Australian based magazine, Thermomix a Vorwerk company is sued by a former distributor.
News.com.au:
THE $2089 Thermomix calls itself “the most advanced appliance on the market” and has thousands of zealous fans, but the cult kitchen brand is at the centre of a bitter, emotional legal battle with a “traumatised” former contractor.
The high tech food processor is supposed to make life easier, yet in the past two years the company has been accused of causing third degree burns, encouraging a toxic bullying culture and failing to be honest with its customers.
Now former contractor Elisabeth Higgins, 56, from Perth, is suing Thermomix Australia in the District Court of WA. She claims Thermomix took away her business and failed to compensate her, and wants them to pay her lost earnings of
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Seville and Rachaell Ko – WOR(l)D Global Network – Achieve President Rank
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Seville (30) and Rachaell Ko (26) are born and raised in Kansas City.
They recently hit the rank of President in 8 weeks, all while building this part time. A President brings in over $250,000 USD revenue in just a week’s period.
Seville has 12 years experience in Health and Wellness with a Masters Degree in Performance & Wellness after playing and coaching college football.
Rachaell brings 5 years experience in sales management in corporate America.
Rachaell is currently a flight attendant and Seville a self employed personal trainer with 5 years experience with traditional business ownership and Network Marketing.
This Power couple credits their past 5 years of personal development that prepared them for this moment to go ALL in when this opportunity arose.
They attribute their FAST success to their ability to delegate aspects of
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Top Leaders Tom and Denice Chenault Speakers At The European Direct Selling Congress
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Tom and Denice Chenault are multi million dollar earners in the Direct Selling industry.
Tom, is a passionate man. Whether he is on the air with his radio program Tom Chenault Show or on the phone encouraging a team member or spending time with his wonderful family, you can be sure he is doing it with all that he has.
Tom has lived his entire life as if it were the gift he always wanted.
His life has been one big adventure. Tom has been a corporate airplane salesman, a stock broker, a public relations firm owner, a radio show host, and an ultra-successful network marketer.
While Tom has made and lost a lot of money during his career(s), he has never lost his infectious sense of humor and his ability to rise to the top of