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31 Dec 2008
Green economy a must in 2009
The economic downturn will present a chance to embrace a more environmentally-friendly attitude to business, it has been claimed.
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31 Dec 2008
Data loss set to double
The economic downturn will see the number of people hit by data loss increase to 190 million in 2008, a study predicts.
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30 Dec 2008
Company bosses spending extra hours in the office
New research shows that company bosses are putting their well-being at risk to put in longer hours at the office.
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30 Dec 2008
2009 a year for strong business leadership, says CBI
The CBI has asserted that 2008 will be string year for business, although firms will have some tough choices to make.
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29 Dec 2008
Service levels key to customer retention
Businesses must continue to invest in customer service levels if they wish to retain and attract customers, it has been suggested.
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29 Dec 2008
Business set to sustain software market
UK firms are increasingly looking to IT software as they bid to manage finances and their workforce in a difficult economic environment, it has been suggested.
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24 Dec 2008
Recruiter calls for internal promotions
Internal promotions can encourage business continuity and maintain productivity, while also helping to reduce business costs, it has been claimed.
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24 Dec 2008
Lifting training vital in all businesses
Health and safety training is a must for all companies, especially where lifting is concerned, it has been claimed.
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24 Dec 2008
Expert explains virtualisation deployment
Server virtualisation can be used by midmarket firms to manage costs and improve overall business efficiency.
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24 Dec 2008
Merger opportunities for midmarket firms
Midmarket firms have been urged to consider global mergers and acquisitions as a means of driving revenue.
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23 Dec 2008
Mergers bring data security responsibilities
Businesses acquiring the assets of smaller firms must act quickly to ensure that any sensitive information stored is protected, it has been suggested.
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23 Dec 2008
Councils and businesses urged to collaborate
Greater collaboration is needed between local councils and the private sector if an upturn in economic output is to be witnessed, it has been suggested.
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23 Dec 2008
Finance firms promoting good practice
Employees in banks and financial institutions are most likely to be aware of their employer's policies on good practice, a new study has indicated.
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22 Dec 2008
Expert claims rise in demand for mobile internet
Consumers increasingly desire mobile access to the internet, it has been suggested.
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22 Dec 2008
Economist calls for continuation of low interest rates
Avoiding a prolonged recession in the UK is the primary task for the government and Bank of England, it has been suggested.
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22 Dec 2008
Stock investor confidence lost says expert
The economic crisis has led to a loss of trust in the investment market, it has been claimed.
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22 Dec 2008
PwC calls for sustainable business practices
PricewaterhouseCoopers has called for businesses to become more sustainable as they plan for the future.
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19 Dec 2008
Green IT not affected by downturn
Recent research shows that the economic downturn is not having a negative impact on the development of green IT.
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19 Dec 2008
Training could help solve IT skills gap
Professionals believe more training is needed to fill the UK's IT skills gap.
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19 Dec 2008
Having consideration for colleagues important during crisis
Showing care and consideration to work colleagues becomes even more important during the economic crisis, it has been claimed.