Have a cool UEL: The Eight Ways of Christmas – Top tips for a perfect festive office party

Set out the ground-rules: It might be the season of goodwill – but things spill over. You should clarify in advance what is ‘acceptable behaviour’ – many office parties end up with staff fighting and verbal harassment. An office part is technically a work-related activity and normal disciplinary procedures still apply. Watch the Highland flings: …

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Pension timebomb is ticking louder

The pension timebomb across the UK is ticking even louder, says John Fox, managing director of the pension provider Liberty SIPP. “As Britons live longer, the nation’s pension bill is rising steadily. The recent figures give a grim forecast – by the time those currently embarking on their working lives retire, state pensions and winter …

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EXPERT VIEW: How to unleash the ‘intrapreneurs’ in business

Large firms across the UK need to adopt the entrepreneurial spirit that drives so much value in start-ups and small firms. According to CIPD research, by encouraging a culture of ‘intrapreneurialism,’ big businesses could help their employees adopt entrepreneurial behaviours that foster innovation and growth. The word ‘intrapreneurs’ was coined in the 1980s by management …

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EXPERT VIEW: The world’s changing faster than work

A number of Megatrends over the last century have changed the world of work beyond recognition, according to a report. But are businesses are aware of, or prepared for, the future trends that will shape the way we work and the performance of our organisations and economies in the next decade? Megatrends: The trends shaping …

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