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The Influence of Employee Productivity Monitoring on Workplace Efficiency
If you look around, you might notice that organizations and even small business start-ups are adopting diverse tools and strategies for employee productivity monitoring. And why would they not? The number of benefits sure are enticing. Even though, beneath the positive surface lies a sophisticated debate in regards to impactContinue Reading
Common Payroll Errors and How to Prevent Them
Processing payroll efficiently and accurately is crucial for every business, no matter the size. Even small payroll errors can lead to big problems when undetected, resulting in anything from compliance issues to tax penalties and even frustrated employees. The impact of these errors can of course be hugely significant, notContinue Reading
Andy Murray retirement plan in doubt as Brit faces ‘extended period’ out injured
Andy Murray‘s plans to retire this summer have been thrown into doubt after the Scot revealed he has ruptured his ankle ligaments. But the three-time Grand Slam champion insisted: “I’ll be back”. The former world No. 1 screamed in pain when suffered the injury during his third round defeat atContinue Reading
Man Utd transfer ‘is going to happen’ as Ratcliffe tipped to land Branthwaite
Jeff Stelling has confidently backed Manchester United to complete the signing of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer despite potential competition from Manchester City. United are set to undergo an overhaul at centre-back with the futures of multiple players in the position uncertain. Raphael Varane, 30, and Jonny Evans, 36,Continue Reading
Late Night with the Devil sparks AI debate in indie cinema
For a movie that takes painstaking care to recreate the vibe and aesthetics of 1970s television, the firestorm engulfing the newly released indie horror film “Late Night with the Devil” is a thoroughly modern one. Co-written and directed by brothers Cameron and Colin Cairnes, the film’s depiction of a talkContinue Reading
Nasal rinsing: why flushing the nasal passages with tap water to tackle hayfever could be a fatal mistake
Zaruna/Shutterstock Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hayfever and other irritants in the nose. It involves pouring or squirting a solution into the nose to help wash out microbes, mucus and other debris such as dust or allergens. There are specialised containers called neti potsContinue Reading
US election: turning off TikTok is a big risk for the Democrats
Popular social media platform TikTok stands accused of holding US data in China, fostering censorship, and spreading disinformation. Its popularity poses a dilemma for US politicians, but especially Democrats who have heavily relied on the app to reach its core base of young voters. Is it “time up” for TikTokContinue Reading
Antony Gormley hits out at ‘this terrible government’ for undermining ‘the intrinsic value of art’
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sir Antony Gormley has issued a withering condemnation of the UK government’s attitude towards art – warning that any interference into an artist’sContinue Reading
UK government no longer a controlling shareholder in Natwest after share sale
The UK government has relinquished its status as a controlling shareholder in Natwest after reducing its stake to below 30 per cent. Natwest, formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland, disclosed in a stock market filing that the Treasury’s stake had fallen to 29.82 per cent on March 22ndContinue Reading
Jeremy Hunt confirms triple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto
Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that if the Conservatives win the upcoming election, they will retain the triple lock system for determining increases in the state pension. This system ensures that the pension rises in line with either average earnings growth, inflation, or 2.5%, whichever is highest. The chancellor emphasized theContinue Reading