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20 Nov 2009
IT specialist clears up SOA myths
Service-oriented architecture is a business-focused concept, not one which relates to the underlying technology, one expert has explained.
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16 Nov 2009
Enterprise resource planning investment essential
Firms which fail to invest in enterprise resource planning will soon fall behind their competitors, it has been claimed.
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05 Nov 2009
Business plans vital for all growing firms
All companies must develop a relevant business plan, detailing growth strategies, according to UK Business Advisors.
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02 Nov 2009
Research and development investment continues during recession
The majority of major innovation spenders have continued to invest in research and development (R&D) during the recession, a new study indicates.
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28 Oct 2009
Firms concentrating on people and services
Many UK firms are reviewing their business strategies in an attempt to encourage growth, it has been reported.
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22 Oct 2009
Firms failing to sift through customer feedback
Many businesses are failing to make the best use of customer feedback, it has been claimed.
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21 Oct 2009
Business intelligence needs to evolve
Business intelligence tools must evolve if they are to achieve their potential, it has been suggested.
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12 Oct 2009
Firms continuing to invest in business intelligence
Business intelligence tools are remaining popular despite the economic downturn, it has been claimed.
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07 Oct 2009
Employee engagement can boost morale levels
Companies can improve staff morale by engaging with the workforce on strategies to combat with the recession, it has been suggested.
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06 Oct 2009
Expert says Six Sigma can improve business performance
Firms can improve their performance by subscribing to Six Sigma business management theory, it has been claimed.
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02 Oct 2009
Recognising risk aids business management
Firms must acknowledge that their trading environment has changed, allowing them to better manage risks, it has been suggested.
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29 Sep 2009
Proactive HR practices urged after retirement age upheld
Firms should not be relying on the default retirement age for workforce management, it has been claimed.
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18 Sep 2009
Firms urged to allow flexible working
Offering flexible working to female professionals may help retain them if they choose to start a family, it has been suggested.
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17 Sep 2009
Employer fears over annual leave ruling may not be realised
While the full effects of allowing sick employees to claim lost holiday days back remains to be seen, not all businesses should be overly affected, it has been suggested.
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09 Sep 2009
Chief executives urged to champion business intelligence
Firms should introduce business intelligence initiatives from the top down, a leading consultant has claimed.
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04 Sep 2009
Report warns of swine flu complacency among businesses
Many firms are likely to be underprepared for a second wave of the swine flu virus, it has been claimed.
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25 Aug 2009
Realism urged in executive decision making
Decision makers should recognise that realistic objectives are the key to keeping a high level of productivity, it has been suggested.
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21 Aug 2009
Businesses 'need to prepare for further swine flu outbreaks'
Firms should be taking precautions ahead of an expected second wave of swine flu, according to the World Health Organization.
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19 Aug 2009
Firms urged to look and plan ahead
Decision makers should look to the future in a bid to predict how social changes are likely to affect the business environment they operate in, it has been claimed.
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13 Aug 2009
Expert calls for investment in data quality
Specialist teams should be established in businesses to uphold data quality, it has been claimed.
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