‘Set your destination to amazing’

Everyone in the country has favourite memories from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now there’s a chance to capture the spirit of that amazing time by taking part in Britain’s Personal Best. In 2012, we met some Superhumans, saw the Queen skydiving with...

Do away with waste paperwork

Would you prefer to record your waste transfers online instead of having a pile of paperwork? Edoc, a UK-wide system being developed by government and waste industry organisations, goes live in January 2014. It will enable you to do away with paper and create, share,...

Take a break to boost business

A change is as good as a rest I’m told, but only if it involves a change of scenery, perhaps a sunny beach as opposed to my computer screen. I’m not work-shy, but I do know how important it is to take a break. We all know that on a good day, work can be motivating,...

Alternative Models to Micromanagement

Managerial snooping is a tell-tale sign of a dysfunctional office environment. Supervisors’ constant need to keep tabs on their employees’ activities is not exactly the benchmark of an existing and competent management style. These chronic supervisory practices may...