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Human Resources

How to set your career goals for 2018

Smart professionals build their careers to empower them to be able to do the things they want to do. Here's how to set career goals for 2018, according to an HR expert.

Human Resources

Human Resources

What motivates Generation Z?

Big bucks and flexible working top Gen Z’s 2018 motivation list, according to new research. Here's why.

Human Resources

4 simple ways to avoid social discrimination in your business

Here's how employers can ensure their hiring and interview processes are entirely free from social discrimination.

Human Resources

Mind the mentoring gap: Why men are more likely to seek out career mentors

An emerging mentoring gap: new research suggests that women are less likely to find career mentors. Here's why.

Human Resources

Managing introverts at work: 5 little-known facts

Decades worth of data from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment reveals a glimpse into what makes introverts tick.

Human Resources

Is your CEO irreplaceable?

CEO salaries are higher than ever. But new research from the Stanford Graduate School of Business finds that identifying the right person for the top job is also harder than ever, despite the attractive compensation on offer. David Larcker, a professor of accounting at the School who led the research, explains why.

Human Resources

Business etiquette for buying Christmas gifts

What's appropriate when it comes to giving Christmas gifts? Read on to find out.

Human Resources

Why nearly half of all UK working women lie about needing time off

New research commissioned by Bupa reveals over a third of women are compelled to lie when justifying missing work for period-related reasons, and often disguise menstrual pain as a stomach bug, having the flu or a cold.

Human Resources

Business etiquette for buying Christmas gifts

What's appropriate when it comes to giving Christmas gifts? Read on to find out.

Human Resources

Why nearly half of all UK working women lie about needing time off

New research commissioned by Bupa reveals over a third of women are compelled to lie when justifying missing work for period-related reasons, and often disguise menstrual pain as a stomach bug, having the flu or a cold.

Human Resources

Is your job making you fat and unhappy?

One in three UK professionals say that their jobs are making them fat and unhappy, and may be on the look out for new opportunities in 2018.

Human Resources

What can big learn from small when it comes to tackling the gender pay gap?

Never before have small business sectors outpaced large companies in the bid to bridge the gender pay gap. Here's what big learn from small in tackling the wage gap.

Human Resources

Should you buy your boss a Christmas present?

RAL Display's Greg Lennox discusses whether it’s necessary to buy your boss a Christmas gift, and if so, how much you should spend, as well as providing some gift ideas.

Human Resources

The Apprentice: Why honesty in business matters at every level

Last night's episode of The Apprentice was the much anticipated interview stage. Here's what businesses can learn from Lord Sugar's ritual of digging up dirt on the contestants.

Partner content

Turning the UK and Ireland’s e‑invoicing mandates into a growth opportunity

This article from Docuware explains upcoming changes around e-invoicing and how your business can manage them

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.