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Apprenticeships in the creative sector 'bring new opportunities'
The government's plans to make 5,000 new apprenticeships available in the creative sectors will bring opportunities to people from all backgrounds, it has been claimed.
Government 'should recognise' on-the-job training
The government should do more to recognise the advantages and achievements of on-the-job training, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has remarked.
Business owners 'need to check CV details'
Small business owners have been warned to check the details on someone's CV before employing them.
Providing private medical insurance 'beneficial' for SMEs
Small business owners can benefit by offering their employees private medical insurance, according to industry experts.
Business owners should 'invest' in graduates
Small business owners should keep on employing graduates 'when times get tough' to ensure that they still have skilled staff when conditions improve, a recruitment agency reveals.
Medical insurance 'beneficial' for SMEs
Small business owners can benefit by offering their employees private medical insurance, claim industry experts.
Business owners 'need to check CV details'
Small business owners have been warned to check the details on someone's CV before employing them.
Why it pays to have an apprentice
The government's plans to make 5,000 new apprenticeships available in the creative sectors will bring opportunities to people from all backgrounds, it has been claimed.
Female entrepreneur numbers Increasing
The fact that more women are choosing to start their own business is 'really good news', says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Flexible working 'gives access to the best people'
Permitting people to work from home enables employers to 'reach out and get the best people', an employment expert explains.
Lack of managerial skill 'causes problems for staff'
Bad management can lead to stress and other problems for employees, according to an employment expert.
'Management is everything' for SMEs
Having effective management structures in place is 'everything' for small businesses, according to a management expert.
'Crunch makes cash better than employee benefits'
The credit crunch means that more employees would now prefer to receive extra cash than additional workplace benefits, an expert explains.
New rules for employment tribunals
The government's new code of practice governing discipline and grievance procedures will be taken into account by employment tribunals, according to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
Flexible working 'could put more pressure on employers'
Flexible working initiatives could put extra pressures on employers because of workplace disputes, according to the Engineering Employer's Federation.