Slipped in a Supermarket? Here’s What You Should Do Next

July 23, 2020


Slipping and falling in a public place is embarrassing, to say the least. However, a simple slip and fall accident can leave you with more than just a red face. Slip injuries can vary from sprains and soft tissue damage to severe injuries like slipped discs, broken limbs and dangerous head injuries.

If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault and it could have been avoided, then you could be able to claim for compensation. One of the most common places that slip and trip accidents occur are supermarkets. Wet floors, failing to erect warning signs for customers, trip hazards such as litter, debris and broken floor tiles are just some of the top causes of supermarket slip-ups!

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Infographic: How to Prepare Your Business to Handle Coronavirus Disease

July 18, 2020


Coronavirus disease caused by Covid-19 has wreaked havoc around the world. Businesses of all size and type have been affected by it. Small business owners in particular have been hit very hard. Many of them had to shut down completely due to mandatory lockdowns ordered by governments around the world. Many of them are slowly opening back up, however they need to be extra careful to ensure their employees and customers do not spread the disease while visiting their business. Here are tips you can use to prepare your business to deal with the extraordinary situation.

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A Guide to Performing Successful M&A

July 6, 2020


An M&A, also known as mergers and acquisitions, is the process where companies or assets are consolidated together. There are several reasons why an M&A might be performed, from improving economies of scale to wiping a rival business out of the equation.

Even though the advantages are there for all to see, there’s a startling statistic regarding mergers and acquisitions: 70% of M&A transactions fail to reach their expected strategic and financial results.

Due to this, it’s imperative that an in-depth and carefully considered integration plan is put into place. If you’re a newcomer to the world of M&A and not sure where to start, here’s a quick guide on what needs to be done to ensure success.

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What Do You Need to Do to Successfully Hire From Numerous Applicants

June 16, 2020


It can be a blessing to be overwhelmed with candidates for your job posting — or it can be a curse. Somewhere in that pile of resumes, you know you’ll find your ideal candidate. But you also know it’s going to take forever to sort through each resume. And what if you breeze by a great candidate because you simply didn’t have enough time to dedicate to the sorting process?

Here are a few ideas to successfully hire when you have numerous applicants.

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What Damages Are Covered Under Personal Injury Claim

June 12, 2020


Personal injury claims are cumbersome and can take a toll on the plaintiff and defendant, mentally. The most frustrating part is deciding what should be included in a claim and demanding appropriate compensation. After all, be it regarding a road accident or a slip and fall injury, the extent of damages far exceeds the physical value.

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What shows up on a Background Check

June 3, 2020


Background checks are becoming an industry standard for HR professionals. Most companies want to be protected against problematic employees and are ready to do their due diligence. But background checks are no longer exclusive of the business world. Chances are you’ll get a background check before renting –even as a roommate– or buying property; before being accepted to some grad school programs, and maybe even before dates. If information gives us a chance to avoid important risks, why not use it?

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How to Build a Career You are Proud Of

April 29, 2020


There are some aspects of your life where you can adopt a hands-off approach, but then there are others that you should definitely not leave up to chance. One such example of this is your career. While you’ll likely always be able to make ends meet, obtaining deep satisfaction from your work will likely always be out of reach. That is, unless you’ve actively worked hard to develop your career. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at a few key actions that’ll put you on the right path.

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Pros and Cons of Hiring Older People to Tackle Age Discrimination

April 26, 2020


Have you been a victim of age discrimination? Or, maybe you’ve spotted some dodgy goings on in your workplace against someone else? Perhaps you’ve even had to go as far as to seek help through age discrimination claims?

If you’re a young business owner looking to hire bright sparks, you might naturally gravitate away from older candidates. But, maybe thinking about recruiting some older faces could have many benefits! Whatever your situation, learning about age discrimination, so you can recognise and avoid it, is crucial.

To learn more about age discrimination, some examples of it, and how to avoid it, you came to the right place. With these pros and cons on hiring the older generation, you can make more informed choices along the way.

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HR Advice That Every Small Business Should Follow

April 17, 2020


Small businesses have limited resources and need to spend money wisely. Allocating thousands of dollars for HR operations is out of the question, so there is a need for treating things differently. At the same time, you cannot ignore the development and retention of human resources because it is most vital to the company’s growth. You need to look for a middle path, where you can invest in your HR processes without burdening the business too much. The right approach lies in fostering a productive workplace that inspires people to contribute and stay with the business in the long run. Here is some useful HR advice that small businesses can follow to add value without spending a fortune.

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3 Essential Business Decisions You Need to Make Right Now

April 1, 2020


Running a modern business comes with a lot of challenges, and you need to ensure you make the right choices here to help you achieve success. There are plenty of key decisions you are going to need to make for your company this year, and getting these right is something that plays a massive role in helping the business improve. Do what you can to work on the essentials of the company, and try to run it as well as you can.

Do what you can to take the business forward to the next level, and this is something you need to work on. Focus on doing as much as possible to improve the business wherever you possibly can. So, consider what it takes to run the best possible business, and you are going to need to focus on these essential decisions right now.

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