A variety of speakers addressed the theme of 'overcoming adversity for a prosperous future'
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Comment: Battery leasing – baking in problems or better care of resources?
Are we baking in a new set of problems for batteries if we lease them in cars?
Code Red Pt3: The critical 24 hours following a workplace fatality
The way in which the first 24 hours following a fatality is handled can often shape an investigation. Here's a checklist of the steps you MUST take
Code Red Pt 2: Aftermarket prosecutions following serious incidents
Examples of businesses in our sector that have been fined following lapses in safety
Mental health: How employers can help staff
What can employers do to support staff in the face of an oncoming crisis?
Code Red: Is your business geared to handle a serious incident?
Bad things can happen to good people. Having an overview of what can go wrong helps organisations to plan, prepare and act accordingly.
Bringing new products into range - how to get a feel for what is going to be 'the next big thing'
Clean, sharp edges. Uniformity. Ease of use. Addressing a need. Will you find the next sliced bread? By Yiano Ioannou
Avoiding the wage spiral
The world is in economic meltdown. Materials and products are in short supply, labour is at a premium – if it can be found, and energy is crucifyingly expensive. And to complete the perfect storm, interest rates are rising.
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WAITING WITH FOLDED HANDS
Connected MOT systems: dystopian nightmare or welcome time-saver?
Oils with VM approval: Are they worth a premium?
Are 'approved' lubricants a technical necessity, or is the customer just paying for the name? By Simon Michell