Sunday trading laws 'unlikely to be relaxed permanently'

A fall in retail sales during the 2012 Olympic Games is set to provide a nail in the coffin of Sunday trading laws being relaxed on a permanent basis.

During the past summer, retailers have been allowed to stay open for longer than the six hours between 10am and 4pm stated in the existing Sunday trading legislation.

However, official figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that, despite the trading laws being relaxed, sales volumes actually fell by 0.2 per cent throughout August.

On top of this, commentary from the ONS stated: "Feedback from online retailers suggests that sales were lower as consumers watched the Olympics instead of shopping online."

Retail analysts believe that these signs of relatively muted sales during the past summer have made it unlikely for Sunday trading laws to be permanently eased.

The suspension of Sunday trading rules have now come to an end, with the strategy only being put in effect for the eight Sundays between July 22nd and the end of the Paralympic Games on September 9th.

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Nursing 'is a fantastic job but incredibly tough'

People planning their future career have been told that nursing makes for a "fantastic job", but only if the right support is given when training for the role.

Gail Adams, head of nursing at Unison, pointed out that a career in nursing presents individuals with an opportunity to pursue something that is diverse, highly satisfying and often interesting.

However, she added that there are times in the job when people can find their roles "incredibly tough", due to the choice of career often being "physically, emotionally and mentally demanding".

As such, Ms Adams suggested: "In the transition period from student to qualified nurse, people need to be supported and nurtured, and be in a working environment where they can build up the confidence and practical skills they need to become a great nurse."

Furthermore, those who have just qualified to be a nurse should try to gain their first job in an environment where they will feel confident in their abilities, as well as having plenty of access to help and support.

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Employee share plans 'have positive outcomes for employees and employers'

Employee share ownership schemes can help to make staff members more motivated and committed to their employer, according to new research.

A four-year study undertaken by Loughborough University found that three quarters of those who tapped into such strategies received a boost in employee engagement.

Save as You Earn (SAYE) – also known as Sharesave or Savings Related Share Option Schemes – is the most widely used plan and has received plenty of praise in the Loughborough University research.

For example, 71 per cent of SAYE participants who took part in the university's study said that they were more likely to consider the cost implications of their actions.

On top of this, 66 per cent of those who tapped into this employee share ownership plan then produced a higher quality of work.

John Collison, head of employee share ownership at ifs Proshare, commented: "This research provides further evidence that employee share plans can deliver positive outcomes for employees and employers alike – even during financially challenging times."

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Comfortable offices 'can bring the best out of staff members'

Business owners should aim to make their office more comfortable and welcoming, in order to get the best out of their employees.

This is after a survey by London-based property developer DeVono found that more than 65 per cent of staff members in the capital would be willing to work overtime or improve their performance in their job if their company's workplace was more desirable.

One suggestion made by just over half of those polled for the study was that office temperature needs to be kept under control to improve comfort at work.

Furthermore, 49.2 per cent of respondents cited gym access as the best perk that an employer could present to their members of staff.

In regards to fitness, 47.5 per cent of employees would be more willing to cycle to work if shower and changing facilities were provided by a firm, as well as a secure bike storage area being within close proximity of an office.

Adam Landau, co-director of DeVono, commented: "Business bosses are quickly realising that by offering the best working environments they are likely to gain better performances from existing staff and also attract the best candidates during a recruitment process."

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Tips for easing stress in the workplace

Business managers are being encouraged to do more to prevent stress from becoming a major issue around their company's workplace.

The message was delivered after a new study commissioned by Regus suggested that the majority of British professionals are becoming more stressed from their work commitments.

In the poll of 2,500 employees across the UK, 43 per cent felt that their stress levels had risen over the past year alone.

When questioned why they are feeling increased strain, 55 per cent pinned the blame on their current job, 48 per cent citied personal finances and 32 per cent blamed pushy customers.

In order to drive down stress levels, Dr Clare Kelliher, professor of work and organisation at the Cranfield School of Management, advised employers to make a few simple changes.

"Allowing employees to reduce commuting times by working more locally can help," Dr Kelliher explained, "As can granting employees the freedom to sometimes work in different, more neutral environments such as a business centre, where they are away from the day to day stress of the workplace and of the home."

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Auto-enrolment scheme 'will not be suitable for everyone'

The incoming auto-enrolment scheme has been praised for raising the awareness of having a pension pot in place for retirement.

Dr Ros Altmann, director-general of Saga, acknowledged that the strategy "is a good policy to try to get people saving and reinvigorate the savings culture in this country".

However, the business expert stopped short of totally praising how the government is approaching auto-enrolment.

She explained: "My fear is that, by enrolling people only into one product - the locked box pension - the policy will fail to provide good outcomes for too many."

To detail her concerns, Dr Altmann pointed out that some members of staff will be better off having an ISA than a pension.

On top of this, there will be a huge number of people eligible for the scheme who are still paying off their student loan or saving for their first home, and will not be keen to see a chunk of their income going into a pension.

"If we fail to reform state benefits, then people should be warned that the pension may not be suitable for them," Dr Altmann concluded.

The auto-enrolment scheme is introduced on October 1st, with the largest firms in the UK initially taking part.

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Britain's manufacturing sector 'hints at robust expansion'

Improvements recorded in the UK's manufacturing industry have provided a huge suggestion that the country is beginning to emerge from recession.

The industrial trends survey for September, which is conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), highlighted that orders in this sector were enhanced more than predicted.

Furthermore, fewer manufacturers reported their order books being below normal levels and many stated that export orders had improved during the past month.

Looking ahead, the CBI survey underlined that the majority of manufacturers polled were confident that activity was going to pick up over the next three months.

This is a marked improvement on the even split between those who expected improvements and those concerned that conditions were going to dip in the same report for August.

Howard Archer, UK economist at IHS Global Insight, noted that the survey "lifts hopes that the manufacturing sector saw robust overall expansion in the third quarter, making a significant contribution to growth".

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All staff members 'should know about health and safety in the workplace'

Employers should be providing a sufficient health and safety induction course to all members of staff, no matter their position in a company.

Sarah Daniels, chartered practitioner at the RedCat Partnership, has underlined that "it is important" for every person in a workplace to know about their recruiter's health and safety standards.

Following this induction procedure, staff members should then be thoroughly trained so that they can do their job as safely as possible.

When it comes to organising these training programmes, employers should ensure that both specific and general areas of health and safety are covered.

"It's about the culture of the organisation - everybody knowing where they fit and what's expected of them. Health and safety [needs to be] taken seriously and not just [being about] a box being ticked," Ms Daniels explained.

Firms which do not take health and safety seriously risk seeing the number of incidents rising around their workplaces, as well as witnessing an increase in cases of ill health, Ms Daniels recently pointed out.

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Asian and Oriental restaurants 'desirable workplaces for young job hunters'

Many young people hoping to get their foot on the first rung of their career ladder have stated they would love to work in a top Asian or Oriental restaurant.

This is according to new research carried out by YouGov and commissioned by the Hospitality Guild, which found that one-in-three 16 to 24 year olds and 30 per cent of unemployed individuals are eager to be given this opportunity.

Of those who expressed their desire to be employed at an Asian or Oriental restaurant, 36 per cent of respondents believe that this part of the food industry would make for a fun working environment.

Cyrus Todiwala OBE, founder of Cafe Spice Namaste, agrees with this impression, noting: "I have been in it for several decades and still absolutely enjoy every single minute of it."

However, YouGov's research went on to reveal that a new apprenticeship scheme to train chefs in Asian and Oriental cuisine is still yet to be fully subscribed.

Suzy Jackson, executive director of the Hospitality Guild, commented: "It's encouraging to see that a third of young people would consider a career within Asian and Oriental cuisine but we need to collectively work together to reach them and explain the fantastic opportunities available to help people find worthwhile jobs."

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British workplaces 'aiming for a period of stability'

A new study has painted an in-depth picture of the UK's recruitment landscape in the months to come.

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC's) latest JobsOutlook survey, which is carried out on a monthly basis, has outlined the views of many British business leaders at the moment.

For example, 40 per cent of employers polled stated that they plan to keep the number of permanent workers in their office space the same over the next three months.

However, more than half of those questioned (55 per cent) are looking to boost how many permanent employers they have on their books during the same period, while 49 per cent are confident of expanding sometime over the next four to 12 months.

Job hunters may also be intrigued about dipping into some temporary work, after 23 per cent of employers noted they plan to increase agency worker numbers during the next quarter.

Commenting on the report's findings, Roger Tweedy, director of research at the REC, underlined: "This month we're looking at a period of stability rather than cuts in worker numbers, which is still in line with predictions of a slow, stop-start recovery."

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Many finance professionals 'worried their reports are being ignored'

Almost half of people in finance jobs are concerned that the reports they produce are never used by others in the industry.

Research conducted jointly by Source for Consulting and the Commercial Division of Advanced Business Solutions found that 46 per cent of finance professionals are under the impression that the reports they create are ignored when in the public sphere.

In order to create more confidence, 63 per cent of the survey's respondents feel that senior managers should be doing more to make use of financial information.

The concerns of those in finance jobs were heightened by the fact that the report, titled 'Making the numbers add up – how better financial accounting can support and promote growth', also detailed that 48 per cent of managers and directors will review a study produced by someone else no more than once a week.

Simon Fowler, managing director of Advanced Business Solutions, commented: "This is bound to create frustration amongst the finance teams, with the production of reports being viewed as wasted time and effort."

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Auto enrolment timetable detailed

The timetable has been revealed for the upcoming automatic enrolment scheme, with hundreds of thousands of British workers set to be enrolled by the end of the year.

October 1st will signal the introduction of the automatic enrolment strategy, which will see employers and staff members paying contributions into pension savings unless they opt out.

Initially, only the largest firms will take part in the scheme, though this should result in around 600,000 people being enrolled by the time 2013 comes around.

Any worker aged over 22 years old, earning more than £8,105 a year and not already signed up to a workplace pension scheme will be automatically enrolled.

The system will then be gradually phrased in across the rest of the British workplaces, though people employed at the country's smallest firms may not recognise a change for several years.

Such a scheme is being implemented by the government in a bid to get more people saving for their retirement, instead of having to rely solely on their state pension.

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Young people 'can bring many benefits to a workplace'

A new report has revealed that many companies believe they have an important part to play in tackling youth unemployment, but are not doing enough.

Research carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) highlighted that 71 per cent of business owners are of the understanding that they are critical for getting more young people into work.

However, six in ten employers admitted that their firm does not offer any route into employment for non-graduates.

This is in spite of the report going on to reveal that nine out of ten employers end up either being very satisfied or fairly satisfied with the young people they recruit.

Peter Cheese, chief executive of the CIPD, believes "that many employers don't always understand the benefits young people can bring to their organisation or have the right practices in place to bring on young people and give them the best chances of success".

As such, both the CIPD and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation underlined the business community should do more to help non-graduates. This can include offering more work experience placements, apprenticeship opportunities and entry level jobs.

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Sainsbury's 'to hire 15,000 Christmas staff members'

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has announced that it is to hire 15,000 members of staff to cover the busy Christmas period.

This figure is the highest number of seasonal workers that the chain has ever committed to, and should provide a boost for many job hunters, The Sun reports.

Roles which people will be able to apply for over the Christmas period include customer services, working on check-outs, shelf-stacking and assisting with online deliveries.

On top of this, Sainsbury's has also underlined that around 2,000 of these staff members will be kept on a permanent basis once the festive period draws to a close.

Gwyn Burr, customer service chief at the supermarket chain, commented: "The work is fast-paced, varied and rewarding. There are many opportunities on offer and the potential to learn a whole set of new skills."

People can apply for the roles from today, with the temporary staff members beginning their work in November.

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Small business owners 'need more financial support'

More support should be opened up to small business owners so that they can have better means to access finance.

Phil McCabe, spokesman for the Forum of Private Business, believes that this strategy should be highlighted by being tougher on banks which do not have adequate lending schemes in place.

"There should be more support for alternative forms of finance to allow them to compete in these finance markets," he added.

These comments come soon after a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses revealed that 42 per cent of small business owners who had applied for a loan had seen their requests turned down.

Another suggestion given by Mr McCabe when it comes to giving owners of small firms a helping hand is to introduce "significant tax reductions" so that ventures into entrepreneurships become more attractive.

"Lessons of history show that is how you get business growth," the business expert underlined.

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Workplace stress 'should be handled by senior management teams'

Stress in the workplace needs to be dealt with by people in the high positions of a company, one business expert has stated.

Ann McCracken, vice president of the International Stress Management Association, as well as managing director of AMC2, believes that many firms are not doing enough to prevent anxiety from developing in their staff members.

She pointed out that a collection of larger organisations do have policies and procedures in place to deal with workplace stress, as well as offering training for tending to such issues.

However, a recent study by AMC2 has underlined that 15 per cent of businesses fail to undertake an Organisational Risk Assessment for stress at the moment. This is in spite of it being a legal requirement.

"This topic needs to be owned by the senior management team. By working proactively, a good return on investment can be demonstrated and job strain reduced," Ms McCracken underlined.

Recent research by the British Heart Foundation warned that people in stressful jobs are 23 per cent more likely to suffer a heart attack, which further highlights the importance of tackling such issues.

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Proposed changes to employment law 'will boost business confidence'

Vince Cable's proposed employment law changes will be critical in creating a more flexible labour market in the UK, it has been suggested.

The business secretary has recently suggested that compensation available in unfair dismissal claims should be capped at £26,000 or a year's net salary, depending on which is lower.

Tribunal fees should also be introduced, Mr Cable encouraged, while a faster strike out regime has been hinted at when it comes to sorting out weak claims.

Dr Adam Marshall, director of policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, is backing the proposed changes, as he believes that the trend of malicious tribunals and antagonistic dismissal processes has had "a chilling effect on employment".

"We would urge the government to move swiftly from consultation to implementation on settlement agreements and lower tribunal awards, as these proposals will boost confidence when businesses on the ground can see them in action," Dr Marshall added.

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Auto-enrolment legislation could be reviewed

Auto-enrolment legislation could be about to undergo a major review, just weeks before it is due to be implemented across the UK.

The Department for Work and Pensions is considering going back to the drawing board over the scheme, after concerns were raised by specialists in the payroll industry.

In order to grasp an understanding of the fears raised, the government met with a collection of organisation, including the Chartered Institute of Payroll Providers, several payroll firms, a software developers association and Alan Smith, of First Actuarial, last Thursday (September 13th).

During the meeting, complaints were made that many employers risk falling foul of the legislation as they will be forced to make a decision on enrolling staff members before important data can be gathered.

Simon Parsons, director of compliance at Ceridian, explained in more detail: "To be blunt, the reforms seem to be written for employers who pay people monthly.

"So for employers who don't – probably every retailer, restaurant, pub, hairdressing salon, you name it – the majority of the workforce in non-salaried situations aren't paid a monthly wage."

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Jobseekers encouraged to 'make a few changes'

A new scheme has been launched in East Anglia in the hope of getting thousands of people in the region back into work.

Learndirect has revealed an online guide, entitled Six Steps to Making a Change, which aims to educate jobseekers about how they can boost their confidence ahead of a job interview and ways to prepare for a new career.

Actress Linda Robson is also supporting the campaign, and believes that the key to succeeding in a tough economic climate is to be ready to adapt to change.

She explained: "Many people, like me, find lots of reasons to put off making a change - it could be you're nervous about asking for help, worried about the cost or think you have no time. But whatever is stopping you - there's a way around it."

Her comments come soon after an OnePoll survey, commissioned by Learndirect, found that 89 per cent of jobseekers in East Anglia put off making such changes as learning a new skill.

This is in spite of 92 per cent of the study's respondents stating that a few alterations in how they approach work could help them to improve their life in general.

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Government urged to 'take action to improve UK's infrastructure'

The government has been told to stop talking about its aims and goals regarding the UK's transport and energy sectors and start taking action.

Chancellor George Osborne has previously stated that £250 billion has been put aside to tend to the country's infrastructure, as part of the Coalition's economic recovery plan.

However, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) believes that now is the time to begin spending that money, instead of just talking about how much cash is available.

John Cridland, director general of the employers' lobby group, pointed out: "Businesses can't yet see that things are getting better – 73 per cent don't think transport infrastructure will improve over the next five years and two-thirds believe the UK's energy and water infrastructure is unlikely to get any better."

The survey, which the CBI carried out in partnership with KPMG, also found that just 35 per cent believe the government is currently "having a positive impact on infrastructure investment".

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Scotland's temporary job billings increase during August

There was a significant increase in the number of temporary jobs provided in Scotland over the past month, new research indicates.

According to the latest Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs, one in three agencies have recorded a boost in temporary staff billings throughout August.

In fact, the rate of growth in this area has been the fastest witnessed in four months, as well as being much stronger than the figures recorded across the UK as a whole.

IT and computing were pinpointed as the sectors which have recorded the strongest increase in available temporary job positions, though construction and engineering are enjoying a healthy period too.

On top of this, vacancies for both permanent and temporary jobs in Scotland were also up in August, when compared to the previous month.

Donald MacRae, chief economist at the Bank of Scotland, commented: "The Scottish economy is showing resilience in the face of the global slowdown."

Last week, the Federation of Small Businesses suggested that the majority of jobs created since the UK dropped into recession in 2008 were recorded by the country's small and medium enterprises.

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Third of jobseekers 'do not alter their social media habits'

Many people on the hunt for finance jobs do not change their approach to social networking, despite the influence that such sites could have on whether or not someone secures employment.

A survey conducted by recruitment firm Hays found that 36 per cent of the 770 people polled did not think their potential employer would look at their social media profile.

Due to this mentality, these respondents opt not to make any changes to their habits when accessing such social networking websites as Facebook and Twitter.

However, 55 per cent of those polled will change the privacy settings of their profiles while on a hunt for a new job, while one in ten edit content and untag themselves from embarrassing photos.

Mark Sheldon, regional managing director at Hays, commented: "While the majority of people are taking sensible steps to protect their privacy online when looking for a job, it's worrying to see that so many people don't recognise the potential pitfalls associated with social media use."

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Workplace stress 'is bad for health'

Business managers are being encouraged to relieve the stress that their staff members are feeling in the workplace.

This is after a new study carried out by the British Heart Foundation underlined the problems with health that people in highly demanding jobs are putting themselves through.

Researchers found that people in stressful work roles who feel as though they have little freedom to make decisions are 23 per cent more likely to suffer a heart attack than those who are relaxed in their jobs.

Professor Peter Weissberg, a medical director at the British Heart Foundation, commented: "Though stresses at work may be unavoidable, how you deal with these pressures is important, and lighting up a cigarette is bad news for your heart.

Eating a balanced diet, taking regular exercise and quitting smoking will more than offset any risk associated with your job."

Scientists at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health also recently warned, via their own research, that working long hours can have a detrimental effect on a person's health.

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JD Wetherspoon achieves sales boost during London 2012

Well-known pub chain JD Wetherspoon has enjoyed a huge sales lift as customers became engrossed in the entertaining summer of sport.

The group saw like-for-like sales jump by 8.4 per cent in the six weeks ended September 9th, while total sales increased by 12.8 per cent during this period.

Such a significant boost could be pinpointed to the fact that JD Wetherspoon broadcast the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on TV screens in its 860 pubs over the past few weeks.

News of the sales increase by the pub chain came soon after the group recorded a 3.2 per cent increase in like-for-like sales for the year ended July.

Bar sales during this period were up 2.8 per cent and food sales rose by 4.8 per cent, which could partly be attributed to the buzz caused by the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Euro 2012 football tournament.

Last month, Lloyds TSB also recorded that restaurants across the UK witnessed a healthy period of activity during the Olympic Games.

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Liam's Lens - Film of the Week

Welcome to Film of the Week

My film this week is Man on a Ledge

An NYPD hostage negotiator (Elizabeth Banks) attempts to talk cop-turned-fugitive Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) down from a high ledge, but she learns that he may have a hidden motive for threatening to take his own life. A priceless diamond has been stolen, and the thieves responsible are using Nick as their scapegoat. An escaped convict with nowhere to run, Nick realizes that no one will believe he is innocent, and he decides to take extreme measures in order to expose the men who set him up. Stepping out on a ledge 25 stories above the bustling concrete streets of New York City, the notorious fugitive quickly becomes a media sensation as the entire world watches, awaiting his next move. Meanwhile, Nick's loyal brother races to help clear his sibling's name and ensure that the guilty pay for their crimes before the situation ends in tragedy. Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, and Ed Harris co-star.

A very good watch which keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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Liam's Lens - Premier League Predictions

Welcome to this week's Premier League Predictions

It could be an interesting weekend with a few surprises after the international break and here are my predictions:

Norwich 2 - 2 West Ham
Arsenal 2 - 0 Southampton
Aston Villa 1 - 2 Swansea
Fulham 2 - 1 West Brom
Man Utd 3 - 2 Wigan
QPR 1 - 1 Chelsea
Stoke 1 - 2 Man City
Sunderland 1 - 1 Liverpool
Reading 2 - 1 Tottenham
Everton 1 - 0 Newcastle

If you think you predictions will be closer than mine then add yours to the comments.

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Bank of England urged to 'put more emphasis on employment data'

More emphasis should be put on employment data by the Bank of England, following the release of new research detailing how the UK has handled its economic woes.

Ben Broadbent, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, pointed out that the link between employment and inflation had proven "more stable" over the past few years than either of the variables and output.

As such, the business expert believes that more focus on employment data than output could allow the UK to gain a better understanding of inflation.

"As monetary policymakers, we should probably pay less attention to movements in output and relatively more to changes in employment. We’re likely to want to ease policy if employment falls and to tighten it if employment growth improves," Mr Broadbent explained.

Earlier this week, the Office for National Statistics revealed that 236,000 extra people found new jobs around the UK during the summer months.

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Following health and safety rules 'can create a more productive workplace'

Employers have been told that having a good health and safety strategy in place in their workplace can help to create a more productive atmosphere.

Sarah Daniels, chartered practitioner at the RedCat Partnership, is confident that many business owners are taking health and safety very seriously.

However, the pitfall appears to have developed due to the fact that many employers are unsure of the services they should be providing in this area.

This has been highlighted by figures released by the Health and Safety Executive, which revealed that 1.2 million working people suffered from work-related illness between 2010 and 2011.

Ms Daniels pointed out: "If businesses do not take health and safety seriously, the bottom line is [the risk of] incidents, accidents, cases of ill health and unfortunately fatalities to their staff and also to people using the business - like visitors and guests, et cetera [will increase]."

On the flip side, staff members who feel safe in their workplace "will be more productive", Ms Daniels concluded.

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CVs 'help to make a good first impression'

Jobseekers have been told what to include in a CV in order to impress potential employers, as well as details which should be kept off the document.

Max Hurd and Catherine Cope, experts at OPM Recruitment, pointed out to MCV that a company can receive hundreds of CVs in a single day once they have listed a job post.

As such, people on the hunt for a new job should ensure that their CV stands out for all of the right reasons.

For one, people should list down all of their primary skills that they think will help them in their chosen career.

Work experience should be detailed, starting with the most recent first, while anything that stretches the truth or is a blatant lie should be entirely avoided.

A jobseeker's name and address and contact number also needs to be put at the top of the first page, which should be checked over thoroughly for errors. One wrong digit on a phone number or a letter missing in a postcode could cost a person a golden opportunity.

Mr Hurd and Ms Cope added: "What you have to remember is you only get one chance to make a first impression. Your CV is the only thing that you have representing you to the employer at the initial application stage."

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Small businesses 'have created the majority of British jobs post-recession'

Putting the benefits of small businesses into the spotlight could be key to tackling unemployment across the UK.

This is after a new study carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found how vital small and medium enterprises are for accelerating economic recovery.

According to the research, 88 per cent of those made unemployed end up finding new jobs either by starting up or working for a small business in the private sector.

The FSB stated that its study, which involved the analysis of data since the UK dipped into recession in 2008, goes to show that "small firms are responsible for creating the majority of jobs".

John Walker, the national chairman of the FSB, added: "Giving people the ability to start their own business and small firms the incentive to take on staff through extending the National Insurance Contributions holiday will help to boost economic confidence and growth, which is vital."

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Working long hours 'is bad for health'

A major new health study has led to a warning being delivered that doing too much overtime could be bad for the body.

Scientists at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health have suggested that working long hours on a regular basis can increase the risk of someone suffering from heart disease by up to 80 per cent.

On top of this, the research group underlined that overtime may be causing thousands of employees across the UK to be struck down by a heart attack or stroke.

The scientists based the findings on the analysis of 12 studies dating back to 1958 and involved 22,000 people from around the globe.

"There are several potential mechanisms that may underlie the association between long working hours and heart disease. One is prolonged exposure to psychological stress," research leader Dr Marianna Virtanen pointed out.

The health study's worrying results could cause employers to alter how they promote overtime within their workplaces.

Only last month, Travelodge found that a third of British employees now work 16 hours a week more than they did just five years previously.

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First successful bids of new skills investment programme revealed

More job opportunities could be open to graduates and young people in the UK in the months to come, following the popularity of a new skills investment programme.

The Employer Ownership Pilot has attracted the interest of 34 businesses, which include such big names as Siemens, Nissan, BAE Systems and Arla Foods.

All 34 firms were successful in bidding for the Employer Ownership Pilot, and will receive a share of £67 million for their efforts. On top of this, a combined total of £98 million is expected to be invested into the scheme.

Some of the proposals being outlined include BAE Systems and Siemens training employees to operate in their workplace and supply chain operations, and Nissan setting up 14 training programmes to benefit more than 3,000 staff members.

Business secretary Vince Cable commented: "This fund underlines our commitment to strengthening the economy and making sure that the UK workforce has the skills that businesses need."

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Tips for creating the perfect business outfit

Members of staff who are looking to impress their fellow colleagues have been told that wearing simple and elegant accessories can help achieve this goal.

Angela Marshall, founder of Appearance Management and a leading image consultant, stressed that "every detail counts when you are constructing a business outfit".

Therefore, people should take time to think about what items will help to flatter a new outfit and accessories which can help ensure an individual personality shines through.

"Good quality accessories add value and interest to an outfit, whereas cheap items can devalue and cheapen an outfit," Ms Marshall added.

On top of this, the image consultant pointed out that a plain outfit can be matched with new colours and different styles of accessories as the fashion season change.

Ms Marshall concluded: "Accessories can brighten a plain neutral dress or suit and quality items ensure you look a million dollars."

Recently, Piya Khanna, founder, executive coach and change consultant at Change to Succeed, stated that visibility is key for an employee to boost their career prospects.

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Jobseekers urged to 'show off their skills to potential employers'

People who are on the lookout for a new job have been told to show off their skills and employability at every possible opportunity.

Career coach John Lees pointed out that these are the two aspects that are critical in boosting a jobseeker's prospects of landing a dream job.

"A lot of young people when they apply for a job put too much emphasis on their study and training, which is fine, and it is important, but employers are really looking for ready evidence to see what you are good at," he acknowledged.

Mr Lees, who is also the author of How To Get A Job You'll Love, added that jobseekers should also try and plan out their desired career route in advance.

He stated: "There are tens of thousands of career choices available to people in the modern world. At the same time, people are not entirely sure what they are looking for."

Munish Bhargava, author of Winning Resumes and Successful Interviews, also recently advised jobseekers to keep a CV short and to the point in order to impress potential employers.

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Labour market 'has been resilient during the recession'

The economic downturn does not appear to be having a major effect on the British jobs market, if new figures are any indication.

Recruitment firm Manpower underlined that unemployment across the UK has jumped by 93,000 people, which equates to 2.56 million individuals out of work since the coalition took power in May 2010.

It is not all doom and gloom though, as the number of people currently in work in Britain now stands at 29.48 million people.

This is an increase of 501,000 individuals since David Cameron came into power, as well as being just 96,000 lower than the pre-recession peak recorded in early 2008.

George Buckley, chief UK economist at Deutsche Bank, underlined: "Since the onset of the recession, the labour market has proved more resilient than might have been expected in light of economic weakness."

Earlier this week, Terry Scuoler, chief executive of trade body EEF, encouraged the government to refocus on its current growth plan, fearing the strategy has become "nebulous".

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Many employees 'unaware of automatic enrolment scheme'

Many people in finance jobs are still unaware of the incoming automatic enrolment programme, despite it launching in just three weeks time.

The new law is being introduced by the government on October 1st and is aimed to make it much easier for people in the UK to save for their retirement.

This is because the automatic enrolment scheme will require every employer to enrol their entire workforce into a qualifying workplace pension programme, if they have not already done so.

However, the Workplace Pensions Report 2012 by Scottish Widows has found that 52 per cent of employees have no idea that the scheme is coming into force next month.

Lynn Graves, head of business development for corporate pensions at Scottish Widows, commented: "Auto-enrolment is designed for people who traditionally don't have access to a workplace pension scheme, such as smaller employers or those with lower incomes, and it is clear that information is still not reaching the audience it's intended to target."

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British economy 'needs to become more dynamic'

The government has been urged to make the country's economy "more dynamic" in order to move away from the difficult times caused by the recession.

Michael Baxter, economist and editor at Investment and Business News, gave this view as he underlined that 2012 is not going be a positive year from an economic standpoint.

On top of this, the business analyst acknowledged that the government must do more to fix the problem that the British economy is unable to move forward in a sustainable way at the moment.

Mr Baxter believes that a good place to begin when sorting out the economy is to make the UK a more dynamic place to work.

"That is a really deep-rooted issue which really does require creative thinking. Unless the government is prepared to do that, the UK is going to limp forward for quite a long time, and certainly for the next several years," he explained.

Furthermore, the business expert recommended the coalition to work on closing the income gap between rich people and poor individuals.

"The median incomes have not been keeping pace with GDP for quite a long time now. That has pre-dated the recession; even during the boom, people's incomes were not rising with GDP," Mr Baxter concluded.

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Government urged to 'do more to drive economic growth'

A trade body which represents thousands of manufacturers across the UK has called on the government to do more in order to drive growth in the economy.

Terry Scuoler, chief executive of trade body EEF, believes that a fundamental problem at the moment is that many government departments are taking a "piecemeal and patchy" approach in their attempt to breathe new life into Britain's workplaces.

On top of this, Mr Scuoler called the current growth plan set out by the coalition as "nebulous" and that it has not been updated since March.

In order to sort out this problem, the business expert called on either David Cameron or his deputy to take up a chief executive role in a new cabinet committee which would then attempt to drive economic growth.

Mr Scuoler underlined: "This has got to be from the very top. What is more important? There is no God-given mandate that this great nation should decline economically against a raft of other competitive nations."

In another way to boost Britain's work scene, the Trades Union Congress recently stated that the rules set out regarding apprenticeship schemes need to be enforced and regulated more strictly.

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Tips for stamping out gender inequality in the workplace

A working environment in the UK whereby gender is considered a non-issue will likely never fully develop, according to a business expert.

Anni Townend, leadership consultant, coach and author of Assertiveness and Diversity, believes that gender in the workplace will always be an issue in some shape and form.

In order for an employer to stem this problem as best they can, Ms Townend encourages leaders and managers to always look to get men and women into every level of an organisation.

Furthermore, she advises employers to make both male and female staff members feel valued for the differences they make to a workplace.

On top of this, Ms Townend stated: "I would encourage all leaders and managers to create opportunities every day to engage people, to acknowledge difference and to seek to understand the differences and explore the possibilities through building bigger relationships with people."

Last week, Piya Khanna, founder, executive coach and change consultant at Change to Succeed, advised staff members to get themselves more noticed to boost their chances of promotion within a company.

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Amazon to hire 2,000 new workers

Established online shopping website Amazon has revealed that it is looking to substantially enhance its workforce in the near future.

The world's largest online retailer announced that it is hoping to hire up to 2,000 more people in the UK within the next two years.

Once in employment, the new members of staff will provide their services to the new offices that Amazon is in the process of creating.

Already, 600 permanent positions have been accounted for after the retail giant opened a fulfilment centre in Hemel Hempstead.

However, Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon, acknowledged that the company plans to open another 18 fulfilment centres across the UK this year alone.

Prime minister David Cameron commented: "This is great news, not only for those individuals who will find work, but for the UK economy."

Mr Bezos founded Amazon.com back in 1994, with the business originally being based out of his garage but soon became the largest online retailer in the world.

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Should lunch breaks be made mandatory?

A business specialist has suggested that companies should make it compulsory for staff members to take their lunch breaks.

Former Wall Street trader Frank Partnoy pointed out that the culture today is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, dinner is the most enjoyable and lunch "gets short shrift".

Even members of staff who take their lunch hour seriously tend to end up eating a sandwich or salad at their desk or continue to be connected with technology while eating.

Due to these points, Mr Partnoy believes that employers should begin to question whether a mandatory lunch break rule needs to be introduced into their company.

"One obvious reason to do lunch is to slow down and gain some perspective. If we burrow into work, and don't come up for air during the day, we will have a hard time thinking strategically or putting our daily tasks into broader context," he explained to the BBC.

Employees have also been urged recently by Dan Hackam, associate professor at Western University in Ontario, Canada, to refrain from doing irregular shift work on a constant basis, due to the threat of health problems developing.

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Older workers 'often offer stability and reliability'

Business managers who are looking to enhance their workplace have been told of the benefits of hiring an older person.

Dr Dianne Bown-Wilson, chief executive of In My Prime, pointed out that previous studies have shown that older workers tend to provide more stability in an office.

"Once they have a job, they tend to stay in the job for a number of years, whereas the turnover rate for younger people is much higher," she explained.

Another benefit acknowledged by Dr Bown-Wilson was the fact that reliability is usually higher with older people in the workplace than younger employees.

"They turn up for work on time and on the day to day basis, they take less sick leave - although they may take longer periods of sick leave if they get a serious illness," the expert noted.

Her comments were made soon after the Resolution Foundation ranked the UK in 15th position out of 34 OECD countries for older workers.

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Apprenticeship rules 'need to be better enforced and regulated'

There has been a call for the apprenticeship schemes in the UK to have stronger regulation and enforcement placed around them.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has been a supporter of apprenticeships for many years, as well as being pleased with the efforts shown in this area by the previous and current governments.

However, the organisation has expressed concern that a few employers are offering substandard apprenticeship schemes, which run the risk of tarnishing this route into work entirely.

Brendan Barber, general secretary of the TUC, commented: "Ministers must use stricter enforcement and regulation to clamp down on rogue schemes. This is the best way to bolster the popularity of apprenticeships amongst potential trainees and industry leaders."

Furthermore, the TUC has called on the government to enforce minimum pay rates for apprentices, which is currently set at £2.60 for those under 19 or above this age but in their first year of a scheme.

Minimum duration of an apprenticeship scheme is another rule that needs to be better followed, the organisation continued. This is set to one year for intermediate courses and two years for advanced programmes at the moment.

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Download TV shows with the BBC iPlayer update

BBC iPlayer now has the function for users to download their favourite TV programmes to their mobile devices and watch them at a later date.

Until now, people could only stream television shows to their smartphones and tablet computers – a process which always required an internet connection.

However, an update for the on-demand service on Tuesday (September 4th) has enabled users to download programmes to their mobile device.

As such, people will be able to catch up on their beloved television programme while travelling to or from their workplace or while relaxing beside a pool when taking a holiday.

"With mobile downloads, you can now load up your mobile phone or tablet with hours and hours of BBC programmes, then watch them on the road, on the tube, on a plane, without worrying about having an internet connection or running up a mobile data bill," Daniel Danker, the BBC's general manager of on-demand programs, pointed out to The Guardian.

The only catch about the new service is that users have up to 30 days to watch a programme after downloading it to a mobile device.

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Every worker 'should have a role model'

Staff members should aim to "invest in themselves and their careers", in order to boost their chances of landing a dream job.

This is the opinion of Piya Khanna, founder, executive coach and change consultant at Change to Succeed, who also believes it is important for individuals to have someone to aspire to.

While some companies will provide a formal mentoring programme so that their staff members to achieve this goal, Ms Khanna advises people to seek out their own mentor if this is not a part of a firm's work structure.

She explained: "Look around for role models in your company or industry and ask for a meeting to request that they mentor you – many senior successful men and women are happy to mentor people and you'd be surprised at how positive the responses could be."

Ms Khanna was also keen to highlight recently that it is "vitally important" for people to set out their career goals and have a clear vision for the future, in order to progress as far as possible.

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London's finance sector 'flourished during Olympic Games'

The London finance industry has performed exceptionally well during the Olympic Games, despite predictions of doom and gloom in the lead up to the sporting event.

A study carried out by technology consultancy Portal highlighted that financial services firms in the capital have been the highest performing sector during London 2012.

Furthermore, 64 per cent of financial companies polled stated that their business continued with little or no drop in productivity during the 16 days the Olympic Games took place.

Planning may have been instrumental to these positive figures, with 76 per cent of firms revealing they had thought ahead to potential disruptions during the Games.

These findings are even more impressive due to the fact that there was a 40 per cent fall in productivity across all sectors in London during the event.

Shamus Kelly, chief executive of Portal, pointed out: "At a time when the UK economy is struggling to shake off the recession, the productivity of our financial services sector is paramount and the Olympics could have been disastrous for businesses in the capital."

Last week, Lloyds TSB revealed that restaurants across the UK recorded the largest increase in spending during London 2012.

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EU planning to weigh in on women in boardroom roles?

Companies across Europe may soon be required by law to have women appointed in at least 40 per cent of seats on supervisory boards.

A European Union (EU) proposal set to be published next month will outline plans for the quota to be put in place by 2020.

Bloomsberg reported that a person familiar with the proposal has detailed that the law would be applied to all listed companies which have more that 250 employees and annual sales of over €50 million (£39.5 million).

Firms which fail to comply with the proposed rules would face such sanctions as being excluded from government tenders, facing a ban on public subsidies and being slapped with substantial fines.

The individual, who did not wish to be named as the plan was not yet made public, added that state-owned companies will be required to introduce the quotas by 2018, in order to set an example.

According to a European Commission report published in March, 13.7 per cent of board seats in the EU are currently occupied by women.

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Britain named eighth most competitive country in the world

The UK has improved its position as being one of the most competitive countries in the world, despite the ongoing economic concerns across the country.

Switzerland-based World Economic Forum's (WEF's) Global Competitiveness Index has named Britain the eighth most competitive nation in the world at the moment.

An enhanced economic performance across the UK in the past few months sees the country move up from tenth position in the league table.

Commenting on the WEF's findings, The Treasury stated: "The UK is becoming more competitive thanks to this government's reforms – creating a more flexible and educated workforce; simplifying our tax system, and reducing the main rate of corporation tax, as well as scrapping burdensome regulation and simplifying planning rules."

Switzerland maintained its position at the top of the WEF Global Competitiveness Index, with Singapore once again taking second spot and Finland replacing Sweden as the third most competitive country in the world.

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Tips for creating an excellent CV

Jobseekers have been given advice on how they can boost their chances of employment with the aid of a standout resume.

Munish Bhargava, author of Winning Resumes and Successful Interviews, believes that one highly important factor is to keep a CV short and to the point.

He told Rediff.com: "For professionals with ten to 15 years of experience, it can go up to two pages. But generally, I don't like to recommend a resume that is more than one page."

Those looking for graduate jobs are also advised to try and centre a resume on delivering the message that they are passionate to succeed. Restricting the scope of employment should be refrained against when only starting up the career ladder too.

"If the company finds you a highly potential person, you are likely to be rotated to various functions. There is no point in restricting yourself at the start of your career," Mr Bhargava pointed out.

Video CVs for online interviews are also becoming popular in the recruitment market, with career development firm The Needle Online recently advising jobseekers to always appear smart in front of the camera and looking straight at the lens at all times.

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The concerns of business travellers revealed

Business travellers have cited a number of issues when it comes to getting from A to B in order to fulfil their job commitments.

In a new survey conducted by travel and expense management software provider Concur, 18 per cent of employees are often wary about travelling due to the receipts and expense reports that they have to fill out upon their return to a workplace.

Problems when booking rail and plane tickets, such as changes to itinerary and last-minute cancellations, also concern many business travellers.

The poll went on to reveal that the problem is so big that 23 per cent of people would turn down a new job if the work required frequent travelling, due to negative experiences.

Another six per cent of the 1,000 British businesses travellers surveyed said that the issues have led them to consider resigning on at least one occasion.

Isabel Montesdeoca, Concur's senior vice president and general manager EMEA, therefore advised: "It's important that business leaders take ownership of the travel experience for their staff in order to improve overall employee satisfaction levels."

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Employees want to learn more about their payslip

New research has revealed that many employees are eager to receive more details when it comes to understanding their payslip.

A survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) underlines that 53 per cent of staff members want to know more about their tax deductions.

On top of this, 24 per cent would like to learn more about National Insurance and 19 per cent believe that they could benefit with receiving additional information about their pension deductions.

However, just four per cent of the survey's respondents are keen to be educated about how their student loans are deducted from their payslip.

When it comes to querying issues with their payslip, 73 per cent of employees would feel comfortable approaching their company's payroll department about the problem.

Just ten per cent would seek out their employer, eight per cent would chat with a colleague about the issue and seven per cent would go to their HR department.

Results of the CIPP survey were revealed as the UK celebrates National Payroll Week, which takes place between September 3rd and 7th and looks to highlight the importance of payroll staff in an organisation.

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Flexible working 'can help part-time employees'

More flexible working opportunities could soon be provided by businesses around the UK, but only for those who will be better suited to the strategy.

This is the opinion of Phil Flaxton, the chief executive of Work Wise UK, who pointed out that there will not necessarily be increased flexibility presented across all parts of a workplace.

In fact, the expert acknowledged that flexible working may be used by employers to assist part-time workers who are not in full-time employment and maybe only paid by the hour.

As such, these types of employees are often not entitled to such benefits as paid holiday and annual sick live.

Mr Flaxton noted: "Whilst that is not necessarily good for the individual, it might nevertheless suit their lifestyle because if they have got children to look after or perhaps they are a carer, then of course, it might suit them to only do ten hours a week."

His comments come soon after Charles Elvin, chief executive of ILM, said that it was "encouraging" to see many employers offering flexible working around the Olympic Games.

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