Companies need to nurture their budding intrapreneurs
Research shows nearly three-quarters of us are entrepreneurs in the making – something UK plc needs to better utilise
Majority of the one million staff on zero hours contracts don’t really mind
The number of employees currently on zero hours contracts may total as much as one million – but it seems only 14% of them want increased hours
The great escape
If done well, a company away day can be the perfect way to reward or reinvigorate your team
Driving force
Finding out what motivates your workforce is crucial in times of economic austerity, suggests Martin Reed
Most UK firms offer flexible working to new mothers
Female managers more likely to return to work than lower level staff, according to research from recruitment consultancy Robert Half
Key business skills overlooked by UK’s education system
Survey reveals that 70% of senior managers in the UK have difficulty finding good quality candidates for entry-level jobs
In whose interest?
Conflicts of interest are one of those things in life that crop up from time to time. Making sure your staff know how to deal with this ahead of time can help avoid too many split loyalties
Unemployment down but long-term joblessness at 17-year high
Latest ONS figures provide causes for optimism and concern in fairly equal measure
