The number of people on a zero-hours contract (ZHC) hit a record high of 910,000 in the last three months of 2016, according to new analysis of official data published by the Resolution Foundation. The analysis finds that the number of people on a ZHC grew by more than 100,000 between the last three months
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£20,000 grant announced to help small businesses go global
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A £20,000 grant to support businesses to go global has been announced today by FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp and the world’s largest express transportation company. Through the Small Business Grant, FedEx aims to help small businesses across UK to realise their international potential by providing a platform for small businesses to go
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HR experts distinguish themselves with positioning, impact, clear processes and data use
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HR analytics is most successful when it is positioned strategically; is focused on business impact, supported by key roles and capabilities; is captured in clear processes and responsibilities; and makes optimal use of available, high quality data. These four key success factors, based on data-driven research and analysis, are rated as ‘most critical’ by organisations
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Bad sleep has a negative impact on almost half of all UK employees’ work
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Have you noticed that when you feel good about yourself, you work better? When you’re mentally well, you’re better at making the most of life. That doesn’t mean you’ll never experience any type of emotional problems, but it can mean that you’re able to deal with difficult or stressful situations more easily. The third annual
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Isagenix Is Launching In The United Kingdom
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According to the Isagenix website:
“You may have heard the rumors, but now we can officially confirm them – Isagenix is launching in the United Kingdom and establishing a foothold in Europe”.
With a population of nearly 65 million people, the United Kingdom presents a unique opportunity for Isagenix to expand its vision of impacting world health.
The UK has been experiencing a renewed interest in exercise and aerobic activity since the 2012 Summer Olympics were hosted in London.1 Despite this, 67 percent of working-age men and 57 percent of working-age women in the UK are overweight or obese.2
Considering this, Isagenix UK is uniquely positioned for success with Solutions to Transform Lives™!
UK Market Launch Timeline
Beginning with the official announcement at 2017 New Year Kick Off, we will begin a pre-enrollment period in which UK
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Mannatech Expanding Product Line In South Africa
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Mannatech®, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a global health and wellness company committed to transforming lives to make a better world, has made available its nutritional fat-loss meal replacement shake, TruPLENISH™, to the South African market.
“Mannatech’s South African Associates have been anticipating the arrival of TruPLENISH ever since its principal launch in the United States, and we are thrilled to finally deliver it to the market”
The TruPLENISH Nutritional Shake is a complete meal replacement drink full of vitamins, minerals, probiotics, glyconutrients and more than 20 grams of plant-based protein.
The product supports fat loss and the development of lean muscle when combined with regular exercise and a reduced calorie diet. TruPLENISH comes in delicious chocolate and vanilla flavours.
“Mannatech’s South African Associates have been anticipating the arrival of TruPLENISH ever since its principal launch in
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ForeverGreen Forecasts 10% Growth For 2017
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ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (FVRG), a leader in the direct marketing industry and provider of unique health-centered products, announced today that in a series of cost cutting initiatives that began at the end of last year, ForeverGreen has embarked on a restructuring exercise to cut expenses and improve productivity.
The company has lowered its fixed costs by about 30% while revenues remain stable. The company anticipates 10%+ growth during 2017, with improved net margins.
“These were necessary steps as the company focuses on delivering higher levels of earnings growth to investors. To this end we have become much more efficient and believe that we can maintain profitability on a monthly basis moving forward.
We have also moved some key management into positions that better fit their skill sets.
Our growth trends for both revenue and earnings are expected to accelerate. This will be a result of growth
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USANA Official Nutritional Partner Of The Hanwha Eagles Korean Baseball Team
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Having recently hit record breaking net sales of more than $1 billion in 2016, USANA Health Sciences looks forward as it continues to create the healthiest family on earth.
As the nutritional company expands its presence and reach, it recently became the Official Nutritional Partner of the Hanwha Eagles, one of Korea’s top professional baseballs teams in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
“Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Korea, and as one of the leading nutritional companies in the country, we felt that partnering with an accomplished team like the Hanwha Eagles was the perfect opportunity to expand our overall presence in Korea,” said Choong Kim, general manager of USANA Korea.
“We look forward to supporting the Eagles this season and supplying them with high-quality nutritional products to supplement the
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The Best Thing to Do When You Get Knocked Down Flat on Your Face
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How do the best salespeople carry on after being told “no” so many times? First, they stop feeling sorry for themselves.