Monthly Archives: January 2018

A third of employees ignore medical advice and go to work with an illness

The latest industry figures show the lowest level of sickness absence since records began almost a quarter of a century ago. However Bupa research highlights that millions head into work despite having an illness, with figures revealing that two-thirds (64 per cent) of UK employees have done so in the last twelve months. The findings
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Inspiring partnerships – The importance of building a relationship

In order to achieve success as a small business, leaders must be open to collaboration with other companies. Forging partnerships and building relationships with fellow businesses are vital to the progress of a business in any industry. Not only does a partnership increase your customer base, it provides opportunities to learn new strategies and open
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Why communication is vital to your business success

In many unexpected ways, running a business is just like driving a rally car. It may surprise you to think that the fast-paced, adrenaline fuelled motor-sport could be comparable to managing staff and talking to your customers, but the similarities are startling. The most important similarity being communication. In the same way that no successful
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How to beat the Blue Monday blues – Getting through January

A new survey from Peldon Rose, released ahead of Blue Monday – allegedly the most depressing day of the year – reveals a significant majority of workers say winter has a negative effect on their mental wellbeing, with half believing it adversely affects their mood and over a third stating that winter affects productivity. Based on
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