Business

If you are in charge of planning the works do and find your co-workers are tired of boozy parties which often end in drunken antics and raging hangovers, and then why not organize something a little different this year? Choosing an activity that is a bit different will make your team’s downtime more entertaining and is great for bonding. Before you choose an activity make sure that you consider everyone’s needs and interests. It can be challenging to think outside...

UK professionals working in the city of London are officially the poorest workers in Britain, despite earning the highest average salary in the UK. Based on new roles advertised in Q3 2017, CV Library revealed that the average annual salary in London is £37,335; a slight dip on the same period in 2016 and just 15.7 per cent greater than the national average of £32,246 per year. However, further research revealed that premium costs in the capital drastically outweigh the...

The children’s television character Postman Pat was a beloved, familiar face in the 1980s and 90s. Not just on TV, but in real life. Pat the puppet was based on the stereotypical ‘postie’ that all households would be familiar with. Postmen would get to know the people on their rounds personally, and generally play a big part in the local community, just as Pat does in the show—though they rarely brought their black and white cats along. To modern viewers,...

Clifford Johnston & Co look at several recent reports in the press which highlight a new “Brexit effect”: job adverts that specify British workers only or directly exclude non-British applicants from the European Union (EU). Some of the evidence is anecdotal but the3million, an EU citizens’ campaign group, has gathered a dossier of examples. The organisation has taken its concerns to the Government Equality Office (GEO), which is now looking into the matter. Journalists from the Guardian newspaper contacted several...

Doing business well is one thing and being a great leader in business is another. A good business leader has skills and knowledge that can help him achieve business goals regardless of the situation he finds himself or his company in. Those interested in becoming good leaders in business should know that there are some tips that can help them. 1. Great communication skills A person that possesses excellent communication skills can expect to make progress in the world of...

Have you ever wondered how construction workers were able to reach those high heights with no visible signs of scaffolding used? Or perhaps you’ve walked past a construction site and noticed some large piece of machinery lifting people to reach tall heights, and you’re wondering what they probably are? Well, most often than not, you’re looking at a cherry-picker. Recently, those big pieces of machinery have found application in a variety of tasks, like from accessing over-head power lines to...

If you’ve spent any time as a buyer or seller on eBay, you’ll know the sinking feeling you get when you see something listed as ‘collection only’. For sellers, maybe you’ve decided not to list a large item in the knowledge that it won’t get as much attention as perhaps a listing a smaller item with the words FREE DELIVERY glaring at you will attract. When buying or selling anything larger than a parcel, it can be difficult to see...

Three-quarters of British office workers say their office environment has made them less productive, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 Brits found UK businesses could be losing millions because their offices aren’t ‘up to scratch'. One third said they have been left with “no alternative” but to take time off from work because their surroundings have directly affected their physical or mental wellbeing. Stale air and lack of airflow is the biggest concern for workers, followed by noisy co-workers and...

Engaging with bloggers and online influencers, especially as a brand, can do wonders to raise your profile and put your products, services and name in front of select, relevant audiences. SEO agency, every1 recently published their Blogger and Brands report which highlighted the sticking points bloggers and influencers have when working with brands and the steps that brands can take to help avoid this. The right influencer The report shows that 77% of collaboration rejections come from the brand simply...