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Why HR makes you sick

Human resources (HR) professionals are most likely to become ill as a result of work, according to research.

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Running a motivation programme

Many philosophers agree that it’s impossible to change the nature of human beings. But if you can understand people’s motivational turn-ons, at least it's a start.

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Spice up the nine to five

How about Latin lessons in your lunch break, or a long weekend in Brazil?

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Creating a great workplace

The Structure Group, a management consultancy specialising in energy and finance, was recently named the second best place to work in the UK by the Great Places to Work Institute. Senior director Jim Hayward explains why the company won the accolade.

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Ian McCaig on workplace giving

Lastminute.com is one of many organisations engaged in the workplace giving scheme. The company's CEO Ian McCaig explains why he’s making it easier for his employees to give money to charity.

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In the firing line

Dismissing an employee is never easy, and inflexible employment legislation has been blamed for making it even harder. GrowthBusiness asks business owners and employment experts about the rules of engagement when showing someone the door.

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Virtual PAs: the lowdown

An engaged tone doesn’t create the best first impression. Mike Smithson, founder of web development company The Property Jungle, uses a virtual PA service to field incoming calls.

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Foreign workers to cost more

The introduction of a points-based system for foreigners coming to work in the UK means added costs and responsibilities for employers. Jonathan Goldsworthy, an associate at international law firm Bird & Bird, reveals how the changes will affect companies which employ foreign nationals.

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Virtual PAs: the lowdown

An engaged tone doesn’t create the best first impression. Mike Smithson, founder of web development company The Property Jungle, uses a virtual PA service to field incoming calls.

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Foreign workers to cost more

The introduction of a points-based system for foreigners coming to work in the UK means added costs and responsibilities for employers. Jonathan Goldsworthy, an associate at international law firm Bird & Bird, reveals how the changes will affect companies which employ foreign nationals.

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Stepping into the breach

Once the preserve of male managers craving a challenge before retirement, interim management is now attracting more women as a chosen career path.

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Team building with a difference

Few business leaders will have considered circus training for their staff, or installed a “think-u-bator”, in which employees can ponder and have moments of greatness. Yet there are companies out there that are doing exactly these things.

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Managing staff time

The dividing line between work and personal time is becoming increasingly blurred. A flexible, self-regulating approach to time management will benefit both employee and employer, argues Simon Norris of software supplier Temperus.

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How to minimise employee fraud

Forget criminal gangs and shadowy hackers, the prosaic truth is that most frauds are committed by an all-too-familiar face. Nick Britton finds out how you can minimise the risk of insider employee fraud damaging your company.

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