‘Go big or sink fast’ has been the mantra of car makers. So is this the solution?
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Good, cheap and quick - can you really be all three?
Mike Owen turns 'discount' in to a dirty word...
Don’t let secrets walk out the door
It’s vital to ensure your data is safe as employees join a firm, not just as they leave
What to do when a contract breaks
Breaching a contract helps no-one, but if unavoidable, what’s the outcome?
Dealing with the Far East: What to look out for
Ordering stock from the Pacific Rim is not for the unprepared
Event Preview: What to look for at Automechanika Birmingham
There's going to be giveaways, launches, forums, sideshows and more at the event in June.
Employing illegal workers can be costly
Illegal immigration and illegal working are topics that are high on the agenda for many in government. With stories of immigrants attempting Channel crossings and data published by the government over illegal workers caught, employers do need to understand their obligations when taking on staff. The penalties are too stiff to ignore.
A question of degree
Can making exceptions for some employees during extreme weather cause you legal problems with others?
Aftermarket Lives: On the parts journey
We visit John's Garage in Eastleigh as well as the local factor branch to find out how the part gets from store to vehicle
Can we hear it for the four-day week?
The four-day week is the future of employment – that’s why I took the plunge, writes Colin Bryce