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Power games

February 15, 2011

There is little doubt that the UK’s electricity markets need reform, and the proposals on which the government is currently consulting are a radical departure. However, a closer study of the consultation documents reveals real concerns. Share this postClose Bookmark and Share This Page Save to Browser Favorites / BookmarksAskbackflipblinklistBlogBookmarkBloglinesBlogMarksBlogsvineBuddyMarksBUMPzee!CiteULikeco.mmentsConnoteadel.icio.usDiggdiigoDotNetKicksDropJackdzoneFacebookFarkFavesFeed Me LinksFriendsitefolkd.comFurlGoogleHuggJamespotJeqqKaboodlekirtsylinkaGoGoLinkedInLinksMarkerMa.gnoliaMister WongMixxMySpaceMyWebNetvouzNewsvineoneviewOnlyWirePlugIMPropellerRedditRojoSegnaloShoutwireSimpySlashdotSphereSphinnSpurlSquidooStumbleUponTechnoratiThisNextTwitterWebrideWindows LiveWorlds MoviesYahoo!Email This [...]

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Embrace your inner Cassandra

February 15, 2011

There’s a reason why people generally prefer to watch a rip-roaring swashbuckler than a three-hour introspective Swedish film where nothing happens. We like action and optimism. You can see this attitude in day-to-day life as well, extroverts being seen as more attractive than introverts.

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Bathing beauties

February 15, 2011

Most people try to avoid getting in hot water with the boss, but at one particular office it’s unavoidable.

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Buying for Valentine’s

February 14, 2011

Katy Manning, whose husband is a purchaser, asks: do procurement professionals make the best present buyers?

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Video blog: The challenges of sustainable procurement

February 11, 2011

Leaders in sustainable procurement give their advice and tips on the challenges and issues facing purchasers in this area.

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Five tips to tackle inflation

February 10, 2011

A generation of purchasers have only worked in a low-inflation environment, but this is about to change says David Henshall.

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Why do helicopters leave buyers in a spin?

February 9, 2011

Why does the procurement of helicopters present such a problem for governments worldwide, asks Paul Snell

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Thinking outside the inbox

February 8, 2011

Adam Leach casts a sceptical eye over a company’s plans to do away with email

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A spoonful of sugar

February 7, 2011

The first Monday in February is the most likely day of the year for people to take off sick. Katy Manning suggests morale-boosting remedies to get you back at the office

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An auspicious year ahead for some

February 4, 2011

The Chinese new year is upon us and it will be a good 12 months for rabbits, investing in metals and back-stabbing according to the astrologers.

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