Simple gestures pay dividends in the workplace
2 May 2013
Most staff appreciate free tea and coffee and cake on their birthday, finds Adam Leach.
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Manufacturing flies back to Britain
3 April 2013
Is reshoring production to the UK becoming a trend, asks Adam Leach?
“Hello, this is the Pope calling”
26 March 2013
Adam Leach commends the Catholic leader for considering no task too small – such as cancelling his old paper order – but suggests he might have more pressing matters to attend to.
Procurement profession needs to flush out its ‘victim mentality’
11 March 2013
When this state of mind takes hold, it can lead to irrational decision making, says Adam Leach.
Miners shaken by employer’s reaction to video
5 March 2013
Having a bit of fun in the workplace should not be punished, says Adam Leach.
Hang on to your stars
26 February 2013
Just like in the world of football, it’s important that organisations hold on to their top performers.
What price reputation?
13 February 2013
Horse meat scandal should rebalance the lowest cost focus and make purchasers and shoppers alike think twice about the cheapest option, argues Adam Leach.
Well done for avoiding travel, here’s a holiday to Bermuda
6 February 2013
Employees need motivation to reduce business travel costs, so why not try and ‘gamify’ the process?
Get ahead through honour and integrity? Forget about it!
29 January 2013
Can you compare your boss to Tony Soprano or Gordon Gekko? A psychologist has suggested modern work practices and a lack of success criteria are enabling these personality types to flourish.
EU procurement rules – are you in or out?
23 January 2013
A referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union would mean a debate on the future of procurement regulations, says Adam Leach. But would we really be better off without them?
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