All comment & opinion articles – Page 495
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Jobless should exploit a wealth of potential opportunities
Unsurprisingly, it’s the people just starting their careers and those approaching the autumn of their working lives who face most difficulty securing new roles.
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It’s a meat-free mutiny
The Brighton bin men have bitten back: they won't be going veggie just yet.Plans by the ruling Green Party to implement a 'meat-free Monday' for council workers were refused by refuse collection staff, who clearly felt they couldn't get...
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Irene's delicious irony
Big news Stateside: Irene Rosenfeld has delivered a major bombshell, announcing that Kraft Foods will be split into two, independent, publicly-traded companies.
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Comment & OpinionWe must use stealth to achieve health
The chocolate cake recipe we used for my son’s birthday last week included courgettes and beetroot. The look on my seven-year-old nephew’s face when we told him after he had devoured his third piece was a picture.
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Supermarket availability levels are shocking
Why? Because, says Malcolm Hepworth, they’re neglecting a key trading period – the weekend – unlike convenience stores
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Comment & OpinionTales of Titania: A Ratnerbomb lands on Britvic
Fascinating to see Britvic's Kate Fletcher deploy that rarely used PR tactic the Ratnerbomb at the FWD conference. It's where you describe something vital to your business as "crap" in this instance the independent trade as a means of generating...
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Careers file: The search for value: invest in your recruitment process to get the results you want
Price is what you pay, value is what you get". It's a nice quote from Warren Buffet, the so-called 'Sage of Omaha'. He's one...
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Chavtastic TV Jane is talking total Horrocks
Talk about biting the hand that feeds you.Jane Horrocks the TV actress who sprung to fame as the loud, irritating one in Absolutely Fabulous and showed off her range by playing a number of loud, irritating characters in various...
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on the phenomenalicious Thomasina
Damn that Thomasina Miers. Damn her. I've been trying (and failing, mostly) to stick to a healthy diet recently. I'm religiously eating a grapefruit a day it worked for Natalie Portman's character in Black Swan, although I'm guessing she didn't...
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Second Opinion: Why do we let fear drive policy?
The Responsibility Deal’s swing to authoritarianism is needless and worrying, says Kevin Hawkins
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Third Party: Employers should watch out for ‘old laws’
Recent legislative changes would suggest we’ve said goodbye to retirement – but don’t be so sure, says Rachael Jessop
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The best laid plans
On the surface, the government’s National Planning Policy appears to be appears to favour town-centre development.
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Carrying the can
Today’s figures from Wrap represent the first time since records began that the number of single-use carrier bags being handed out has gone up instead of down.
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Reckitt gets less Bang for its buck
Phew. You don’t have to cancel ‘date night’ with the other half, or abandon those plans to pelt improvised water bombs at an unsuspecting neighbour.
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Something wifi
Tesco is reported to be offering free wifi access in four of its stores, and is expected to roll the service out across its estate should the trial prove successful.
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Don’t get all misty-eyed about treading Dewhurst’s sawdust-strewn floors
Days ago, the name Dewhurst was little more than a memory. Now, thanks to a business led by former Kwik Save boss David Birchall, the long-gone chain of butcher shops is making headlines.
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Retailers need advice on palm oil credentials
RSPO certification rules are, rightly, strict – so businesses should make sure they are in compliance, says Judith Murdoch
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Careers file: Assertiveness has its place in the workplace right next to courtesy and respect
Assertiveness has its place in the workplace right next to courtesy and respect Q 'Manners' seem to be in the spotlight recently. Is there a place for being polite in the business world or is aggression and direct speaking...
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Our fish policy needs balancing
Concerns about overfishing and ‘ethical’ consumption must be addressed, says Tim Lang
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Comment & OpinionTales of Titania: Fast times at the disco booze-fest
It's the most creative time of the year in PR: the awards season. We're desperately trying to cobble together entries that demonstrate at least some sort of positive results for our clients. A tall order at the best of times, as evaluating PR effectively is about as likely as finding ...