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Age is just a number

February 15, 2013

People are, on the whole, living healthier and longer lives. So it is

hardly surprising that research out this week showed nearly a quarter of people of retirement age do not feel they are ready to give up work.

The study by the financial services group Prudential also found 57 per cent of this year’s retirees would

consider working past the state pension age. (more…)

A guide to indirect spend #6: Recruitment and temporary staffing

April 23, 2012

In recent weeks, I’ve covered five indirect categories that are central features of the purchasing landscape for most organisations , from stalwarts like office supplies to the rise of IT and waste management, and the challenge of sourcing professional services.

In this final post, I’m looking at an organisation’s greatest asset – its people. How do you ensure that you have the recruitment services in place to get the best staff at the best value? (more…)

When the office is home sweet home

November 3, 2011

Feeling unproductive today? Why not just go home?

According to students around the world surveyed for Cisco, 23 per cent think when they start working, it won’t be necessary for them to go to an office every day and they will be more productive operating at home or remotely. (more…)