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Marketers 'should respect privacy of individuals'

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:45:27 GMT

Article Detail: 2012 is set to be the year of privacy, as far as online business goes, one internet psychologist has claimed. Graham Jones said that businesses kn... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Employers divided over fit note benefits

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:00:16 GMT

Article Detail: Employers have been given the nudge they needed to open communication channels with workers about absenteeism, it has been claimed. According to t... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Integrated corporate reporting 'the way forward'

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:56:21 GMT

Article Detail: A new approach to corporate reporting is required in a changing global landscape, it has been claimed. The Chartered Institute of Management Accou... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Accountancy jobs 'largely recession-proof'

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:56:13 GMT

Article Detail: On the face of things, the continuing economic downturn and sluggish jobs market should be a concern for all professionals. This is not a time to be ... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

BCS: Consumers must take care shopping online

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:42:21 GMT

Article Detail: British consumers need to take additional care when shopping online, it has been claimed. According to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, almost... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

HR: The employee remuneration dilemma

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:29:16 GMT

Article Detail: Employers may attempt to convince themselves otherwise, but the employment benefit workers are most concerned about is salary. Added extras such as t... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

ACCA calls for renewed understanding of tax system

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:39:31 GMT

Article Detail: The UK needs a renewed understanding of what makes an efficient and just tax system, it has been claimed. According to the Association of Chartere... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Simpler pension funds can encourage retirement saving

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:11:03 GMT

Article Detail: Employees want new methods for managing complex retirement savings, a new study has indicated. A study conducted by Aviva found that workers are s... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Online and mobile marketing 'lead the way in 2012'

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:05:09 GMT

Article Detail: Businesses are fully aware of the need to continue marketing their brands and activities, even during the deepest downturn. The only way companies ca... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Moving forwards with cloud computing

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:17:42 GMT

Article Detail: At the start of 2011, IT analyst Gartner predicted cloud computing would be the number one priority for chief information officers (CIOs) this year. ... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

'Marketing potential' in mobile and social media

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:30:04 GMT

Article Detail: The rapid uptake of smartphones has created a range of new opportunities for marketing professionals, a new study has indicated. According to rese... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

DMA raises marketing concerns over postal reforms

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:20:46 GMT

Article Detail: The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has warned against proposed changes to price controls on the cost of Royal Mail's commercial bulk mailing serv... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Distinctions between work and leisure 'blurring'

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:27:36 GMT

Article Detail: The distinctions between work and free time are becoming less rigidly defined, it has been claimed. Dr Clare Kelliher, senior lecturer in strategi... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

BCS: More guidance needed on govt security policy

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:34:05 GMT

Article Detail: The government needs to issue further guidance to complement its recently-published Cyber Security Strategy, it has been claimed. BCS, The Charter... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

ACCA accountants 'back proposed EC audit reforms'

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:30:05 GMT

Article Detail: The value and quality of audit must be enhanced across Europe, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Commenting ... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Employee engagement 'key to productivity'

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:35:39 GMT

Article Detail: Increasing an organisation's engagement levels has a positive impact in terms of improving performance, it has been claimed. The Chartered Institu... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Small businesses 'need faster broadband services'

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:09:32 GMT

Article Detail: The UK's economic growth could be constrained unless the government makes the right policy decisions on high-speed broadband, it has been claimed. ... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

Many employers 'unprepared for new pension regime'

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:04:24 GMT

Article Detail: Many employers are failing to take the steps necessary to prepare for the incoming pensions auto-enrolment regime, it has been reported. A study c... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Smartphone security cannot be ignored, says BCS

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:03:10 GMT

Article Detail: UK professionals and consumers need to place a greater focus on smartphone security, it has been claimed. According to BCS, The Chartered Institut... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

Lead generation continues to baffle marketers

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:20:57 GMT

Article Detail: Businesses are being held back by a lack of understanding among marketers about the definition of lead generation and how to deploy it, it has been c... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Disagreeable employees 'earn more money'

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:59:19 GMT

Article Detail: Employees are more likely to end up with a higher salary if they are willing to fight for a pay rise, a new study has suggested. Research publishe... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

CIOs lack time to focus on priority areas in IT

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:55:13 GMT

Article Detail: IT leaders are rarely able to dedicate sufficient time to their key priorities, a new Deloitte study has indicated. Research conducted by the Big ... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

KPMG named accountancy firm of the year

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:09:45 GMT

Article Detail: KPMG has been named ‘Global Firm of the Year’ for the second year in a row at the British Accountancy Awards 2011. The Big Four professional servi... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Hi-tech digital hubs 'the future for UK homes'

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:31:22 GMT

Article Detail: Inbuilt communications networks could transform UK homes into digital hubs, a leading trade body has claimed. Intellect, which represents the UK t... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

ACCA cautiously welcomes EC audit proposals

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:29:16 GMT

Article Detail: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has cautiously welcomed recommendations from the European Commission (EC) about the future ... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

John Lewis named brand of the year

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:42:00 GMT

Article Detail: John Lewis has been named The Marketing Society Brand of the Year 2011, holding onto the title it won last year. The high street department store ... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Flexible working 'gaining momentum in UK business'

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:40:45 GMT

Article Detail: Employers are increasing recognising the benefits of introducing flexible working opportunities, a new study has found. Research conducted by tele... more details
Categor(ies): HR News