The myth of miserable Monday
20 August 2012
Academics believe the idea of a ‘blue Monday’ has no basis in reality – although you could be suffering from ‘social jet lag’.
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Paul Snell is the deputy managing editor of Supply Management Paul joined SM in 2006 as a reporter and was the publication’s news editor before taking up his current role. Prior to joining the magazine he worked in both the third and public sectors.
The LGA’s criticism of procurement rules might be too late
16 August 2012
The Local Government Association wants the government to “take the fight to Brussels”, but the opportunity might have already passed.
The name game
15 August 2012
Analysis of the 1911 census has found common names in use in certain professions. What would a similar study of procurement find?
You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em
13 August 2012
Has buying really turned into a game of high-stakes poker?
Crothers’ plan to ‘make a difference’
9 August 2012
For the UK government’s new CPO, the top job is all about “giving back”.
Re: Too many emails
31 July 2012
Workers spend 28 per cent of their week reading and replying to emails, according to research.
A little charm does no harm
30 July 2012
Academics have found flirtatious behaviour by women can boost success rates when striking a deal.
A formula for success
26 July 2012
Companies led by those who started on the factory floor are more successful than rivals, research indicates.
Even minor supply chain disruption needs attention
19 July 2012
The ‘great British summer’ has cost insurers £500 million in June, and demonstrates even small disruption can have big implications.
Businesses unsure about Euro relationship
18 June 2012
More than half of UK firms don’t know or have no opinion on the potential future trading relationship with the continent.
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