Construction industry is “firing on all cylinders”, sources claim
Residential construction work has recorded the fastest rise in ten years, as the industry starts “firing on all cylinders”, sources in the construction buyers’ segment have revealed.
Employee’s sickness-related absences could be mitigated by health cash plans
A recent research study carried out by healthcare provider Simplyhealth has revealed that providing one’s employees’ with a health cash plan could significantly reduce the number of sick leaves they take, thus reducing overall costs.
UK services sector grows at fastest pace in 16 years
The latest figures from the Markit/CIPS PMI services index have revealed that the UK services sector, the engine of British economy, grew at its fastest pace since 1997.
As expected, the most impressive growth levels were recorded in the financial services sector, bolstered by the housing market, and the business sector.
Open prison inmates could play a major role in community cleaning programmes
Boston Borough’s Operation Fly Swat team cleaned up 199 dumping sites in the period from July through to the end of September, a news report in the local media has revealed.
UK economy is on the right track, says British Chambers of Commerce report
The latest figures released as part of the British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) show improvements in most key areas for both manufacturing and services compared with Q2, thus proving that the UK economy is on i
The IMF’s UK growth forecast for this year upgraded to 1.4%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly upgraded its forecast for UK growth this year, the estimate now being set at 1.4%, up from July’s value of just 0.9%.
Lack of access to growth capital and skills shortages have strong adverse effects on SMEs in UK
Lack of proper access to growth capital and skills shortages have a significant adverse effect on UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), a new market research study from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) ha
Use of biometric hand scanner leads to lawsuit for US coal mining company
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has taken legal action against a West Virginia mining company over the use of an attendance tracking system equipped with a biometric hand scanner, a media news report has revealed.
UK SMEs urged to apply for multi-billion Euro new product development fund
Small and medium businesses across the UK are urged to apply for the European Union’s Horizon 2020 package of support services for research and innovation in a bid to obtain the required funds for further developing their business, a media report has revealed.
Flexible workforce management is vital for overcoming market challenges
In order to remain competitive and retain their edge in today’s fast-changing business environment, most companies must constantly adapt to and address the needs of an increasingly diverse and demanding workforce.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) to reform its green cards
From July 2014 people applying for or renewing the entry level green (labourers) card under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) will be required to complete a level 1 vocational qualification course in health and safety for construction labourers
63 percent of managers embrace the use of flexible working arrangements, study reveals
A survey by Citrix and YouGov on 200 UK-based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has revealed that nearly two thirds of managers favor the use of flexible working arrangements for their employees.