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ACA, ACCA or CIMA: How to choose and which is better? February 12, 2015 Each qualification has its own merit for those seeking a career in accounting but there are key differences. Each accountancy qualification on the market has its own strengths and weaknesses in terms of course structure and career focus. Arguably, the most prestigious qualifications are offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute [...]
Why it’s time to embrace new tech February 11, 2015 Many modern workers struggle to tune it out, but you can use it to your advantage, says Microsoft’s Dave Coplin. Ever get frustrated that despite all of the advances in technology and how hard you work, you never really seem to get anywhere? Chances are that you’re struggling with 21st century working in a 20th [...]
Investing around the election: What should you think about? February 10, 2015 Be wary of specific sector bets, but look to policy changes around smaller firms for opportunities. With less than three months to go until the General Election, we’re no closer to a clear outcome. The two largest political parties have almost identical support in the opinion polls – both are hovering at around 32-33 per [...]
How introverts can succeed in the workplace February 10, 2015 Even if you’re not the loudest in the office, you can still be heard. Everyone has days when they would prefer not to be involved in office chit chat and when continuous meetings bring a sense of dread. But for the introverts among us, the need for constant interaction can be not only draining, but [...]
General Election 2015: The key battlegrounds – CNBC Comment February 9, 2015 The state of the UK economy compared to how it was five years ago, and when compared to the EU at the moment, is impressive. Fragile, but impressive nonetheless. And the Coalition should be commended for that. But let’s make one thing clear: one of the main reasons this has been achieved is that the [...]
Real Forex Volume: The new kid on the trading block – DailyFX Tips & Picks February 9, 2015 AT TIMES, trading is an information arms race, where the traders with the best knowledge and the discipline to stick to their ideas tend to do better than those who trade on a whim. With this in mind, traders may be interested to hear that FX brokers have started to share their trading volume in [...]
How to boost workplace productivity February 9, 2015 Don’t shy away from inclusivity, transparency and a flat-management structure. Businesses are constantly searching for new and innovative ways to engage with their workforce and increase productivity and contentment in their employees. The logic is simple: if employees enjoy their work and feel valued in their role, then they will excel and deliver strong results. [...]
Horrible bosses: An iron rod will get you nowhere February 8, 2015 If you’re in charge, remember to muck in and listen to your staff. Few office workers are without a scare story about an awful boss, either past or present. These may include the absurd (employees being asked to iron their bosses’ newspapers), the bizarre (babysit a Tamagochi), or even the violent (throwing the wastepaper bin [...]
No pain, no strain: How to avoid RSI February 5, 2015 Get up from your desk, don’t ignore the niggles and make more tea for your colleagues. Blackberry Thumb, iPhone 5-itis and MacBook Back. At the moment, only one of these terms (BlackBerry Thumb) is an existing neologism, but they could all be used to describe an increasingly common issue among today’s office workers: Repetitive Strain [...]
How businesses can make their staff happier – saying “thank you” more often will help February 4, 2015 Did any of your staff take advantage of National Sickie Day this week and pretend to be unwell while secretly going to a job interview? The first monday of February saw an estimated 350,000 workers in the UK take the day off under the pretence of illness, with a quarter of the month’s job interviews [...]