But what about closer to home? How eco-friendly are you personally in your workplace? Are you a culprit of wasting energy, not recycling or printing out too many documents (guilty as charged)? (more…)
According to the 19th century proverb, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But I am not sure that some big food and toiletry brands will agree, after research from Which? revealed that a fifth of its members have bought an own-label product by mistake because it looked similar to a big brand.
We’ve all been there, a mad dash around the supermarket and you pick up what you think is Head & Shoulders or Coco Pops – two of the products which have similar own-brand packaging – only to find when you get home it is the retailer’s ‘copycat’ product. (more…)
It may be a British cliché, but when I enter a hotel room the first thing I check is the tea and coffee-making facilities. As long as there is a kettle, some
Red Nose Day celebrates its 25th anniversary today. Comic Relief has become one of the most successful charity events in the UK calendar with 2011’s effort raising a record breaking £74.3 million.
This year’s escapades should not disappoint. In just one example of what our comedians will do to get you to
give up your cash, British national treasure, Miranda Hart is doing a week of challenges despite a dodgy knee. These have so far included waxing the armpits of rugby players, singing in a girl band, and will culminate today in arranging a wedding in under eight hours. (more…)
Today on International Women’s Day the world celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In a growing number of countries such as Russia, China and Vietnam today is even a national holiday.
Here in the UK, we can acknowledge the huge steps that have been taken since this social movement began in America over 100 years ago. We have obtained the right to vote, the equal rights of women have certainly progressed with improving legislation as well as a growing number of women in our boardrooms. But there is a lot more work to be done. (more…)
I attended a CIPS branch meeting this week, where the 40 or so procurement professionals present were told: “Try to honestly see things from the other person’s point of view.”
It was a presentation on how to sell the value of procurement and members were keen to learn how to engage with key stakeholders in their organisations.
This seems to be a key stumbling block for many within the profession. Many attending were eager for the procurement profession to become more involved in the strategic decisions in their organisations, but felt they were being locked out. (more…)
On his current three-day visit to India, UK Prime Minister David Cameron buy cialis online has urged the Indian government to cut regulation and red tape to help encourage trade and investment from UK businesses.
In return, he announced a same-day visa service for Indian business people to attract them to the UK. (more…)
Negotiators beware, as the next generation is snapping at your heels.
Earlier this week I attended the CIPS Negotiation Challenge, where six teams of students from various Peter Jones Enterprise Academies battled it out for the prize of top negotiating team. (more…)
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