Productivity

How to adjust your business to the new immigration policy

Last month the government announced a new immigration policy that provoked a big reaction from our industry. The impact of…

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The importance of a healthy work/life balance

After my last column, I asked our general manager to give me some feedback on my first couple of ‘Catering…

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Barclays as Big Brother, storms batter insurance companies, Redcar steels itself for renewal

The TUC says Barclays’ surveillance of its employees is ‘dystopian’ after it was revealed the bank uses software to monitor…

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Treasury Committee urges MPs to reform ‘broken’ business rates

The government has been urged to fix the “broken” business rates system as it is continuing to affect high street…

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Hospitality productivity rising, but more support needed, report suggests

Hospitality is more productive than widely thought, according to the latest Future Shock report from CGA and UKHospitality, with business…

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Pizza Express group earnings down by 7.7% in H1

Pizza Express saw its group earnings drop by 7.7% for H1, in spite of a small rise in sales for…

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Pub and bar operators more upbeat than restaurants about future

Pub and bar operators across the UK remain relatively upbeat about future business according to the CGA Fourth Business Confidence…

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Changing workplace eating habits

Walk into an office canteen or casual high street restaurant and you will see a noticeable shift in the food…

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Is it time for your business to use a mobile team app?

The right mobile collaboration apps (also known as digital internal communication platforms) can deliver a wide range of benefits for…

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The impact of location on business

According to Keystone, London is “ideal for headquarters and central offices,” and this is partially because London attracts a fair…

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