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Can You Claim Compensation for an Accident at Work?

The UK is one of the most regulated countries in the world in terms of legislation pertaining to health and safety, especially in the workplace. But even so, statistics show that more than a million people last year reported cases involving breaches of health and safety regulations which resulted in personal injury. So, can you claim compensation for an accident at work if it happens to you? Accidents can occur for a variety of reasons; people can trip over things, drop things from a height, suffer burns from hot liquids or chemical or electrical burns, be injured while using equipment…

5 Ways to Instantly Improve Workplace Relationships

Many of us spend half of our waking hours at work, a place that is often filled with stress, coffee, and co-workers. This combination is not ideal when trying to form and maintain positive workplace relationships. Everyone should attempt to cultivate these relationships because not only will they make work life more satisfying, they could lead to better productivity and success, and maybe even a promotion. There are five simple yet important things you can try to improve workplace relationships. 1. Be Patient There are a lot of things in a work environment that may annoy you, and some of…

Why Small Businesses are choosing Hosted PBX as their preferred Phone System

Photo by CC user Bill Branson, National Cancer Institute and via http://www.freestockphotos.biz/ For a long time only large scale businesses could afford a flashy, high tech business phone system. With the development of new technologies along with faster broadband speeds, smaller businesses can now access advanced phone system features within their business at an affordable price by using a Hosted PBX Phone System. Traditionally, phone system providers and telephone service providers would be completely separate companies. As time progressed, innovative service providers have joined forces with phone system providers to develop new ways for their clients to communicate and from there, the…

Tamper Proof Labels are a Nuisance!

Or so claim a massive 49% of people. In a retail environment, tamper proof labels are a necessity. Their specific manufacture using a combination of easy-tear materials like vinyl and super strong adhesives has been a game changer for high street stores to smaller boutiques and independent stores. The everyday customer may see these specialised labels that are hard work to remove on everything from clothing tags to CD/DVD cases and even coffee packaging design. The purpose of them in this environment is to deter theft – if it’s more difficult to remove, for example to swap for another, lower…

Easy Tips for landing your Dream Job

Tired of working paycheck to paycheck in a dead-end job? Have you always wanted to get the job or your dreams, earning a good wage while doing something you love. While to many this may sound to good to be true but don’t lose hope. Whether you are in search of more money or better vacation time or just want to be a painter, an architect, a doctor, teacher, programmer, biologist or anything else; here are some easy tips for landing your dream job. Do your Research If you know what your dream job is, start researching it. First, start by talking…

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