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Recruitment 'needs to have vetting procedure'
Criminal record checks should not be relied on solely in the recruitment process and a 'proper vetting procedure' should be in place, according to an industry body.
Women still paid unfairly
If you think the pay gap between the sexes is closing, then think again. Research by Smallbusiness.co.uk shows that women are still finishing second best when it comes to salaries.
Europe-wide broadband 'essential for economic growth'
The European Commission (EC) is investigating the potential for all of Europe's businesses and consumers to have high-speed internet by 2010.
Training should be seen as an investment
Companies assessing their costs should view training as an investment and not cut the budget, as it is usually ‘the first thing to go’, a spokesperson asserts.
Organisations 'are only as good as their leaders'
Firms need a good leader to guide them through tough economic times and efforts should be made to retain any potential management candidates, an expert says.
More flexible working will be demanded by women
More women want a job which fits into looking after their families and are making a 'massive call for change' in working practices, a source predicts.
Britons are working longer to supplement pensions
Employees in Britain are working beyond the usual age as the attitude to retirement is changing and people lead more active lives post-work, a pension provider states.
Peer-to-peer training is 'a great way to learn'
Peer-to-peer training offers a great way for employees to learn in a non-threatening way, but the benefits are not widely known, says an expert.
Embracing green policies 'can save businesses money'
Small and medium-sized businesses can save a substantial amount of money by keeping up to date with the latest environmental regulations, it has been claimed.
Traditional retirements 'disappearing'
Traditional retirements are becoming increasingly rare as people are living and working longer, it has been claimed.
Post collection charges hit SMEs
Royal Mail’s decision to introduce a flat rate for fewer weekday collections has left small businesses paying more, says the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
Technology means employees lose out on holidays
Many people take mobile phones or wireless devices on holiday to keep in touch with the office, according to new research.
Inflation 'significantly affecting profitability'
Rising costs are putting a serious strain on the profitability of small businesses, new research finds.
Maternity benefits to hit SMEs
Changes in maternity benefits coming into force next month will amount to a huge extra financial burden for small businesses, says an employment law specialist.
FSB calling for automatic rate relief
Town halls should automatically include commercial rate relief in the council tax bills issued to SMEs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) claims.