More than one in five (21 per cent) UK private sector employees – equivalent to 5.5 million nationally – are too afraid to discuss flexible working with their boss because they think they will say no, Aviva’s Working Lives report shows. The findings come despite employees having the legal right to make a ‘statutory application’ to their
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Monthly Archives: June 2017
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Small business owners don’t know what pension auto-enrolment is
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A recent survey of more than 2,300 small businesses in the UK reveals that a third do not know what pension auto-enrolment is, and more than two fifths say the extra expense will affect hiring new staff. Auto-enrolment will be mandatory for all British businesses by 2018, where business owners will have to contribute to
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The Invisible Threat of 'Black Hat' SEO to Your Company's Reputation
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While you are diligently using good-guy tactics to boost your online presence, a malicious competitor can be undoing it all.
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A steady paycheck is a better start to achieving economic security than you might think.
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Decoding the Maze of Metrics in the App Economy
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DAU, MAU, downloads, usage, open rate, retention — these terms can sound like a foreign language to those new to the app space.
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Internet Companies Boost Anti-Terrorism Collaboration
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Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and YouTube will work more closely together and with counter-terrorism officials to filter out extremist content from their websites.
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EU Fines Google $2.7 Billion for 'Abusing Dominance'
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In response to Google giving an illegal advantage to its own comparison shopping service, the European Commission issues its largest ever fine.
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4 Reasons You Need a Mentor Who Is Younger Than You
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The reverse mentoring trend can help older employees stay up-to-date on skills and trends, and introduce new ideas to your company.
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3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Designers
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5 Ways to Make a Strong Impression With Every Audience
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Show up like a celebrity, and use these key techniques to guarantee a strong first impression with every presentation.