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In most businesses the vertical management structure is commonplace. In fact, it’s so common we rarely question it. But do those at the top of this ladder realise how employees at the bottom really feel and how this can affect the business? The role of staff in a vertical hierarchy means people tend to work in narrow and tedious roles. They understand there is very little chance of climbing a career ladder;rather opportunities only arise when somebody leaves or gets...

It's putting teenagers, in particular, at increasing risk of hallucinations, paranoia and other psychotic problems, two studies show.

Council chiefs tried to stop the illuminated red truck stopping in Croydon, south London, this weekend.

Trying to find something good in a bad situation is particularly effective the less money a person makes, suggests research

Traditionally a branch of applied linguistics, language education has become an integral part of the 21st century’s life-long learning process. Helping a non-native learn a foreign language is a booming profession in many countries, with English leading the pack. It is important to understand that the annual number of students learning a foreign language abroad represents less than 0.25 per cent. In oriental countries like China, South Korea, and Taiwan, where the usage of English is still at its nascent...

From a trendy Eastpak cabin case to a quick-dry London map towel, these are the best gifts for travel lovers. Skull Candy Noise-cancelling headphones Noise-cancelling Skullcandy headphones Any travel lover worth his/her weight in gold will tell you noise-cancelling headphones are a game changer. Why not treat someone to a noise-free holiday future? No screaming kids, no humming aeroplane jets just the soothing sound of the music of their choice. Great for planes, beaches, bus rides or relaxing poolside, these...

It isn’t good news for travellers at UK airports as tourists are being offered almost one pound for one dollar. The rate is always poor at airports compared to other currency exchange outlets,however this is a clear indication of the trouble sterling is in. Those exchanging pounds at the UK's biggest airport, Heathrow, are finding as little as $1.05 coming back across the counter. Since 16 April the pound has fallen by 11.77% against the US dollar. In some currency...

The 23-year-old was not at court for first appearance

2018 was a year of big changes in terms of website cookie alerts. In the past many websites had some sort of throwaway popup letting a visitor know that their cookies would be collected in order for the website to work – this was a matter of course. Today, you are more likely to find a large disclaimer, with the option to read further about how the website will use your data and exactly what they will store when they...