Flexible working mooted in British law shake-up
May 30th, 2011
Britain’s 30m workers will be allowed to work part-time – even if they have no children.
The Govt is proposing a dramatic shake-up of …
Archive for May, 2011
India outsourcing menial work – to the US
May 30th, 2011
Last week we ran an item describing how outsourcing to poorer economies is losing its lustre for western firms.
But as India’s economy booms …
Being a ‘yes man’ can be good for business
May 23rd, 2011
New managers sometimes feel they have to establish their authority by saying “no” a lot. But more often than not, saying “no” is an …
Women outgun men in business creation
May 23rd, 2011
Latest numbers from US show women there are not only earning more degrees than men, but are also starting more businesses.
The number of …
Being bold: How to create customer experience
May 16th, 2011
Customer experience is everything your brand does. It can make or break your business. You must design and deliver an experience the customer will …
Aussie bosses spying on workers
May 9th, 2011
The Australian Worker’s Union has started a campaign to stop employers using high-tech devices to spy on their staff.
The AWU wants a law change …
‘Netiquette’ on Twitter
May 9th, 2011
If you are using Twitter as a marketing or communications tool for your business, or are thinking of starting, get familiar with Twitter lingo. …
Some industries in terminal decline
May 2nd, 2011
Some industries are in terminal decline, and are shedding jobs on a huge scale. They will keep disappearing even after the economy picks up. …
