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Working From Home When Yahoo! CEO, Marissa Mayer, killed the company’s popular work from home policy in late February, she did not only create controversy, but she also sparked a ferocious debate about productivity in the workplace. According to an internal memo, which was leaked to tech site All Things D, Yahoo! ordered several hundred employees,…

Work Related Injuries Your overall safety in the workplace is your company’s responsibility and one of the first things you should be aware of is your specific company’s health and safety policy. This doesn’t just apply to employees who work in professions that have a higher risk, like warehouses, factories and engineers; a health and…

Cycle to Work Scheme What you need to know   With the costs of public transport rising every year, many people are ditching the underground for a healthier alternative and cycling to work. For the casual cyclist, a popular option is to go down the ‘Boris Bike’ route, but those cycling regularly often prefer to…

Knowledge of HR is important for employers, with increasing regulations and guidelines which must be followed. Employees are much more aware of their rights than in previous years, with significantly greater numbers of tribunals brought against employers. It is especially important that employers protect their businesses by operating a strong understanding of HR. One of…

  There are so many benefits of keeping your workforce fit and healthy, with increased productivity and a decrease in sick days among the most important. Have a look at some ways an employer can promote a healthy workplace? Provide Free Fruit Many companies are now supplying a regular supply of fresh fruit for their…