Three fired as Apprentices enter final straight December 15, 2010 THE penultimate episode and the welcome return of a familiar face. For the interview challenge, Lord Sugar prised Margaret Mountford from her scrolls (she’s completing a Ph.D in Papyrology) to interrogate the final five. Her steely glare and raised eyebrow were as effective as ever, though other interviewers favoured a less subtle approach. “I’m going [...]
Don’t plan on making any knee-jerk moves in January December 15, 2010 A RECENT survey by Morgan McKinley found that the number of City job vacancies was up year-on-year for the 12th consecutive month, 9 per cent in November. Traditionally, the first quarter sees a flurry of hiring, following the clear-outs that accompany the bonus season. So will we see this in 2011? With all the kerfuffle [...]
Don’t plan on making any knee-jerk moves in January December 15, 2010 A RECENT survey by Morgan McKinley found that the number of City job vacancies was up year-on-year for the 12th consecutive month, 9 per cent in November. Traditionally, the first quarter sees a flurry of hiring, following the clear-outs that accompany the bonus season. So will we see this in 2011? With all the kerfuffle [...]
The case of the invincible business secretary December 21, 2010 WHEN Vince Cable told undercover reporters his departure from government would bring down the coalition, most Westminster insiders thought the famously grumpy business secretary was indulging in a little hyperbole. Few, if any, thought the audacious claim would be tested just a few hours later. In the event, the Prime Minister agreed with his business [...]
Accountant pay flat but bonuses up December 1, 2010 THE CHRISTMAS bonus season should be good for UK accountants, but their salaries look set to rise at below inflation rates, a new survey has found. Six in ten City businesses expect to pay their finance staff bonuses this year, the survey by recruitment consultancy Ambition found – and while accountants on average expect a [...]
Dow surges to close at a two-year high December 14, 2010 US stocks cut gains to end mostly flat after a late-day sell-off yesterday as yet another cautious statement from the Federal Reserve on the economy offset strong retail sales data for November. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 47.98 points, or 0.42 per cent, at 11,476.62 – its highest close since 8 September 2008. [...]
Dow surges to close at a two-year high December 14, 2010 US stocks cut gains to end mostly flat after a late-day sell-off yesterday as yet another cautious statement from the Federal Reserve on the economy offset strong retail sales data for November. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 47.98 points, or 0.42 per cent, at 11,476.62 – its highest close since 8 September 2008. [...]
Google gives all its staff a 10pc pay rise November 10, 2010 GOOGLE is handing all of its employees a 10 per cent pay rise and a pre-Christmas bonus of $1,000 in a move that will cost the search giant a reported $1bn a year. Employees received the news in an internal memo emailed to staff from Google chief executive officer Eric Schmidt. Tax on the “holiday [...]
Google gives all its staff a 10pc pay rise November 10, 2010 GOOGLE is handing all of its employees a 10 per cent pay rise and a pre-Christmas bonus of $1,000 in a move that will cost the search giant a reported $1bn a year. Employees received the news in an internal memo emailed to staff from Google chief executive officer Eric Schmidt. Tax on the “holiday [...]
Tips to survive the snow this winter January 5, 2011 THE country seems to have just about recovered following the pre-Christmas snow which brought trains and airports to a standstill. But with more snow certain this winter, it’s time to ask just how prepared your own business is for the next “snow down”. Staff stuck at the airport, kids at home from school, customers unable [...]