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Admiral CEO Henry Engelhardt Hands Staff £1,000 “Thank You” Reward From Own Pockets

March 18, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Even when there is a limited budget, businesses must realise that it is important to think about innovative and creative ways to reward people for strong performance in line with the company values. This was best highlighted when Admiral boss Henry Engelhardt handed staff £1,000 as he prepared to step down.

Kanye West is not a rapper 14 jobs he can do without $1bn Mark Zuckerberg investment

March 18, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

Kanye West wants to be known as an entrepreneur, not a rapper, and following his request for $1bn of investment from Mark Zuckerberg, Kim Kardashian’s husband has kept littering Twitter with his thoughts. As such, Real Business found the eccentric celebrity businessman has the skills to fill numerous job roles.

Would you think of implementing one of these 20 quirky employee perks

March 18, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Employees have, quite frankly, grown tired of beanbags, pool tables and birthday cakes and have made it their mission to find a company that offers the most unusual benefits – so can you afford not to consider using one of these odd perks

“Eff off” and “man up”: Brexit causing MPs – even PM – to quarrel

March 16, 2016

By Shane Schutte

From prime minister David Cameron suggesting London mayor Boris Johnson was a great friend albeit wrong in opinion, to former shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna and Johnson telling each other to man up, the Brexit debate has caused a few UK politicians to squabble with each other.

Chancellor should hold on to his Budget briefcase bag theft is on the rise

March 15, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Whilst many people will be holding onto their hats ahead of the Budget, one insurer is urging chancellor George Osborne to keep a tight hold on his red briefcase.

Tired of the same old productivity advice Here’s seven highly controversial tips

March 11, 2016

By Shane Schutte

From learning how to draw toast, becoming something akin to the Hulk, working less and watching cat videos more, here are some of the most controversial methods to increasing productivity.

The rise and fall: Britains ten booming and ten blundering business sectors

March 10, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

It appears that change will be the fuel for the UK’s future economic growth as a study has revealed Britain’s top ten thriving industries and top ten failing industries, which has seen a new sector come out on top ahead of traditional markets.

CEOs that used staff as scapegoats to protect the firm or themselves

March 9, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Nobody likes being the scapegoat – a time where you can clearly see the double set of bus tracks across the back of your shirt. We unveil four times that CEOs chose to blame a sticky situation on others.

Business books are not just a boys game: Six titles written by impressive women

March 7, 2016

By Shane Schutte

To celebrate International Women’s day on 8 March and to encourage women in business, Panoma Press found six books written by successful females in their respective career paths – here we unveil them.

Six reasons a creative workspace can play a big role in productivity investment

March 3, 2016

By Marsha Ward

No matter what industry you work in, productivity is key to meet business goals. As a business owner, I’m well aware of this – and that’s why I know a creative workplace can play a big part in the success of an operation.

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