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June 2011

Conflict at work

A disagreement at work can be an expensive business.  We are not just talking about the £1.6 billion pounds that British businesses spent last year on fees, awards and out of court settlements; we’re talking about the disruption to your business, your management time, sickness absence and lost productivity within the team. Continue Reading

Bribery? How very un-British!

On 1 July 2011 we see the introduction of the Bribery Act 2010, rushed through by the Labour Government before leaving office last year.

The law on bribery introduces new criminal offences for bribery for both individuals and companies that could see you carrying the can for actions taken by “associated persons” as well as your own workers.  It may also be a time to look at your corporate hospitality….

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