Bonuses are almost back to pre-recession levels
Staff bonuses rose over the last 12 months, but the traditional beneficiaries in the banking industry were left disappointed at the expense of secretaries, scientists and factory workers.
Government urged to provide tax breaks to investors for British Mittelstand
The UK government is being urged to offer tax breaks to savers who invest in medium-sized businesses (MSBs) to create a British Mittelstand.
Employment hurdles: The logistics of finding someone qualified
Advertising, recruitment, interviews and selection require careful evaluation if you’re going to ensure you employ the right person. With this in mind, Donna Sharp, solicitor in KPMG’s employment legal services team, covers what you should think about when hiring.
Retailers hiring more workers due to rising sales and rising confidence in economy
According to the latest CBI "Quarterly Distributive Trades Survey," 36 per cent of retailers said sales volumes had increased in the year to August ,with only 15 per cent experiencing a dip.
Paddy Power and Betfair eye £1.1bn merger amid launch of online gambling incubator
The launch of an incubator focused on online gambling startups has coincided with the news that bookmakers Paddy Power and Betfair are planning a possible merger to become a global giant.
Warren Buffet and Jay-Z have attributed their success in the business world to luck
At first glance, Warren Buffet and Jay-Z have nothing in common, but by digging deeper it appears that the two are more similar than first imagined.
US government scientist joins UK emotion recognition firm Realeyes
Realeyes, the London-based emotion recognition company which identifies facial expressions and feelings of consumers, has hired a US government scientist to fill the role of data chief.
Workplace innovation: Unlocking the power of introverts
Matt Chapman, VP and head of innovation services at Mindjet, discusses how changing attitudes and a rise in digital innovation platforms are empowering introverts – to the benefit of businesses and individuals alike.
Why watching Dragons’ Den leaves me shouting at the investment-hungry entrepreneurs
Dragons’ Den is back on the box. A number of episodes have now aired, and I've done what I always do: shout at the screen and wonder why the candidates on the show don’t have a better grasp of the numbers.
Majestic Wine’s latest offering highlights the importance of intrepreneurs
Specialist retailer Majestic Wine’s announcement earlier this week that it was launching a “Text for Wine” service through its Naked Wines online service should be cheered for a couple of reasons.