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Why a person may want to give up their job and work for themselves
Self-employment is a term used to describe people who work for themselves. The person who is self-employed are usually both the employer...

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Apr 21, 20202 min read
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The advantages of mass production for the employer
Mass production is the name given to the method of producing goods in large quantities at a low cost. Mass-produced goods are...

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Apr 8, 20201 min read
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Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
What is an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs have an idea or a vision and turn it into an actual business, sometimes with help from various...

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Apr 7, 20202 min read
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Why a person should research a business idea before starting up a business
There are many steps needed for setting up a business. Researching the business idea and/or the need for a product is one of the first...

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Apr 6, 20201 min read
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The benefits social responsibility offers businesses
The term 'Social Responsibility', in the world of business, is an expectation that businesses will try to benefit society. Being socially...

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Mar 28, 20202 min read
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Why businesses in NI try to use local produce
Many businesses throughout Northern Ireland are actively involved and engaged in helping their local economy. This will be part of their...

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Mar 28, 20201 min read
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How businesses support local communities as part of their CSR
Many businesses throughout Northern Ireland are actively involved and engaged in helping their local communities. This will be part of...

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Mar 28, 20201 min read
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What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
The term 'Social Responsibility', in the world of business, is an expectation that businesses will try to benefit society. Being socially...

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Mar 28, 20201 min read
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How businesses can demonstrate social responsibility
The term 'Social Responsibility', in the world of business, is an expectation that businesses will try to benefit society. It means that...

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Mar 27, 20201 min read
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How employers feel about trade unions
Sometimes it depends on the social climate of a country that determines attitudes towards members of trade unions. Everyone is entitled...

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Mar 21, 20201 min read
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The role of the Trade Unions
A trade union is an organisation that looks after the interests of employees. The main role of trade unions is to make sure that all...

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Mar 21, 20202 min read
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Drawbacks of being a member of a trade union
There may be some drawbacks and disadvantages to being a member of a trade union. These include: Membership fees The cost of membership...

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Mar 21, 20201 min read
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Ways to deal with stress in the workplace
Many believe that to avoid work-related stress you need to have a healthy work-life balance. However sometimes this balance is not equal...

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Mar 21, 20203 min read
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Reflecting on your interview performances
Self-reflection and self-evaluation on your interview is an important part of the interview process as it can help you to improve on your...

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Mar 21, 20201 min read
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How employers can provide a duty of care to their employees
All employers owe a duty of care to their employees. When employers do this, it leads to: greater job satisfaction with employees better...

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Mar 21, 20201 min read
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Physical consequences of stress in the workplace
How stress in the workplace affects employees can differ from person to person. Sometimes, employees and even employers do not realise...

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Mar 18, 20201 min read
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Causes of stress in the workplace
Stress is when a person experiences mental tension and worry that at times can result in anxiety. There are many reasons why an employee...

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Mar 18, 20202 min read
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Emotional consequences of stress in the workplace
Sometimes employees do not realise that they are stressed in work or in the workplace. Usually they only realise they are stressed when...

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Mar 18, 20201 min read
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How to foster positive working relationships in the workplace
There are a number of things that can be done in the workplace that can develop and foster good working relationships between all...

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Mar 18, 20202 min read
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What is a Code of Conduct in the Workplace?
Stakeholders are people within a workplace that have an interest in it. Stakeholders must be aware of the importance of the code of...

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Mar 17, 20202 min read
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