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Resources for new ways of working
Flexibility provides updates on the world of flexible work, with news, views, reviews, articles, links and other resources.
Promoting health and wellbeing
This site highlights the importance of health and wellbeing at the workplace and provides advice on on common issues such as stress and drug problems.
Solving work disputes
ACAS has over 30 years of experience in helping organisations of all sizes to avoid and resolve disputes in relationships at work.
Understand the causes of stress at work
The material and resources on this site are aimed at helping you to understand the causes of stress at work, and to identify and solve problems in your workplace.
Allowing time of work
This guide explains why allowing your staff time off work for personal and family reasons can have real benefits.
The importance of HR policies
This site by The Department of Health features information about the development and implementation of HR policies.
Management and development of staff
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.
Other Employing Staff Resources
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.
Flexible working: the leaders' view
At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.
The challenges of growth for small business
New business must be won by creating a good first impression with customers and procurement managers...
Creating a successful business plan
Setting out a plan for your business can seem like a daunting task, especially before you've even got it off the ground.
How to be a start-up success
Marc Barber 07/08/2008
There are three common elements to a start-up successfully negotiating those tricky first few years: an honest appraisal of ability, market research, and finance. Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. (1 comments) Have your say »
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