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Local authorities given responsibility for adequate childcare provision
Local authorities will have to ensure there are enough childcare places for all working parents in their area
The Ketchup song: the law on e-mail monitoring
A blob of ketchup followed by an exchange of e-mails has provided a host of problems for one City law firm. James Elwes looks at what the law says about employers clamping down on e-mail abuse.
Experts warn offshoring companies to tighten security after bank scandal
In the wake of the Sun newspaper investigation, companies offshoring work have been urged to tighten up security.
Office workers admit to lying to their boss
Most office workers have lied to their boss over missing a deadline, having a day off or being late, research shows.
Ousting the CEO was all the rage in 2004
CEO dismissals and other forced departures reached record levels last year, according to the fourth annual survey of CEO turnover.
BMA calls for action to tackle developing world brain drain
The British Medical Association has called for urgent action to stem the tide of qualified healthcare staff leaving developing countries.
UK businesses lose £2.4bn in e-crime
UK businesses are facing direct losses of at least £2.4bn a year to computer criminals, according to research from the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit.
Wal-Mart director forced to resign over gift card scandal
US supermarket giant Wal-Mart has forced a director and three employees to resign after an investigation into the use of gift cards.
Pressure to lie stores up trouble for UK business
UK employees are increasingly ‘blagging’ their way through work, a trend that could cause serious problems for business decision making,...
Nobody wants to be an MP
Westminster is suffering major recruitment problems, according to Andrew Marr, political editor of the BBC.
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