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Businesses need to gear up for Games
A lack of preparation could see some of the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises miss out on an economic boost from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
SMEs urged to be wary of break-ins
London businesses are more vulnerable to burglaries now than at any other time of year, says a commercial property consultant.
Staff to work over Christmas
Three fifths of small business employees will work over Christmas, and even those ‘on holiday’ will be in regular contact with work, research finds.
FPB: Don't scrap Xmas knees-up
The Forum of Private Business has warned that ditching the office Christmas party could alienate workers.
ACAS: Prepare for winter
Employers must be prepared for the HR impact of adverse weather conditions as winter closes in, says workplace experts ACAS.
SMEs cold on Christmas parties
Less than half of UK small businesses are planning on holding a Christmas party this festive season, despite a widespread recognition of the boost for staff morale they can provide.
Office spaces face extinction by 2021
Workers in the UK expect that by 2021 offices will face extinction due to mobile working, says a new study.
FPB: Plan for bad weather
Small companies should start planning now for harsh winter weather to avoid being caught out by sudden cold snaps as seen during the previous two years, says the Forum of Private Business.
ELAS: Christmas shopping to hit productivity
Festive gift buying will cost businesses £5 billion as email discounts tempt workers to shop from their desks, according to a business support specialist.
Business owners wearing too many hats
Business owners in the UK are spreading themselves too thinly by taking on too many different roles within their own company.
Thumbs up for teleworking
A 2-year study has revealed that teleworkers generally feel they have a better quality of life and their employers benefit from improved performance and reduced absenteeism.
Workers would choose three-day weekend
The majority of UK employees would be prepared to lose a day’s pay to enjoy a three-day weekend, research finds.
Managers can't switch off from work
Most small business owners who go on holiday are unable to leave work behind, research finds.
Employees do not trust managers
A lack of trust between employees and senior managers in the current economic climate is undermining work place morale, finds research.
Managers struggle to find time for holidays
Most managers take little holiday and one in eight claim to take none at all, research finds.
