Business Update August 2006
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Credit-checking customers
"If you don't run credit-checks, the worst-case scenario is you won't get paid, of course, but it could simply mean you'll always get paid late," warns Philip King, director general of the ...Motivating employees
"Well-motivated employees are more productive, prepared to go further for you and are more creative," states leadership-development specialist Graham Wilson. "They certainly provide ...Q&A: Improve your tax efficiency
Chas Roy-Chowdhury, head of taxation at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, talks to Tom Whitney about how limited companies can become more tax efficient. Where should I begin? Chas ...Business mentoring
"The most common reason to use a mentor is to gain an external perspective on how your business is being run," explains Business Link Devon and Cornwall adviser Jonathan Sharp. "If you ...Body language
According to renowned expert Robert Phipps, the main problem with body language is that every intention of creating a good impression often disappears once we start talking to someone. "Most ...10 ways to... Be a more environmentally-friendly business
According to research from the Carbon Trust, an average office-based business wastes £6,000 per year by leaving equipment on at weekends and bank holidays. The message is clear - being more ...Countdown to October age discrimination legislation
Businesses need to be aware how they will be affected by the wide-ranging Employment Equality (Age) Regulations, which come into force on 1 October.
Managers are advised to review their ...Case law: employer liable for indirect racial discrimination
An employer has been found liable for racial discrimination following a racist remark made by a supervisor which was overheard by another employee.
Businesses must have clear policies on all ...Case law: employees' negligence can affect employers' health and safety liability
A recent court ruling may help employers who face health and safety claims when employees have not followed correct procedures.
Under the health and safety legislation, employers are required 'to ...Case law: employer liable for bullying and harassment at work
Businesses may be held liable for bullying or harassment by their employees in the course of their work, the House of Lords ruled recently.
An NHS Trust employee complained that he was being ...Have your say: draft WEEE Regulations published
Following numerous delays, a timetable has now been set for UK businesses to comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
The purpose of the Directive is to ...New family-friendly legislation receives Royal Assent
The Work and Families Act 2006 has received Royal Assent. As well as granting working parents new rights to more maternity and paternity leave and pay, there are a range of measures designed to make ...Have your say: mediation rules for sheriff courts
Under new rules proposed by the Mediation Committee of the Sheriff Court Rules Council, businesses in dispute with each other would have to consider using mediation and alternative dispute ...Is This Your Problem?
My employee has asked for a pay rise...An employee asking for a pay increase is an everyday fact of business life. There might be numerous reasons why they believe they deserve more, including ...How mentoring benefited our business
THE SOLUTION: "The Wind Dam Integration Concept was the brainchild of chartered aircraft engineer Derek Miles, aided and abetted by me."In 1999, Derek won a DTI Smart Award for a feasibility ...