Business, Economy, Gov & Politics

How to Conduct An Internal Investigation

Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman explain the value of internal investigations and the importance of carrying them out correctly. In business, self-examination may be an option when it comes to enhancing performance, reviewing activities or examining opportunities. But when a company suspects it has been involved in illegal activity, it […]

These worst impressions made by new employees emphasises why first impressions really do matter

Turning up late wearing the wrong attire and bumping a colleague’s vehicle in the car park are among the worst first impressions made by new employees, according to new research. A poll of almost 3000 workers* revealed that the first day at work can be a humiliating affair if things don’t go to […]

Could a 10,000 grant help young people start their own business?

A British think tank believes that a £10,000 payment to people at the age of 25 could help young people expand their careers and start their own businesses. The Resolution Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for those in low to medium income families. The organization feels […]

Employers being caught out by complexity of National Minimum Wage rules

HMRC has announced that in the last year its enforcement teams have successfully recovered £15.6m for some 200,000 workers not paid the national minimum wage. These figures compare to recoveries in the previous year of £10.9m for 98,000 workers. Commenting on the latest figures, Bill Longe, RSM’s head of employer […]

8 flights a day keeps the doctor away

Mind Blowing Facts About Stair Climbing That Could Change Your Life!   8 flights of stairs per day sounds quite insignificant doesn’t it? It can’t make that much of an impact on your health, right? Wrong! – Taking 8 flights of stairs throughout the course of a full day has […]

What does the closure of more shops on the high street say about the changing face of the UK retail industry?

The closure of more high street shops has highlighted a transformation in the retail industry and the way that consumers are choosing to shop for fashion items. Thanks to a rise in the popularity of internet shopping and a weaker pound, shoppers are choosing to spend less time in their […]