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Business > Human Resources The role of company principles in a business: 3 of 4
Company values effect the way in which organisations go about their business, and contribute to the reputation of the business in the market place. For a current practical example of how important values can be to the success of a company, you need look no further than the case of British Airways. The US Department of Justice... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How the elderly can make greater contributions to their communities: 16 of 21
I've just been listening to a comedy show on BBC radio 4 where members of the public are asked to come up with genius ideas. One lady read out her plans to use elderly people in Nursing Homes to monitor CCTV security cameras with the added incentive that if you spotted a crime taking place and reported it, you won a prize. Th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures The music of the young: Why older generations turn it off: 35 of 45
Let's face it, I'm hurtling uncontrollably down life's highway towards my fortieth year and, dam it, that makes me middle aged. I've tried to deny it, but last week I spotted a grey pubic hair and the reality of the situation suddenly came crashing down around me in the way that only really heavy situation realities can. Ther... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) What is gout?: 21 of 27
Gout is most commonly characterised as painful swelling and stiffness - particularly around foot and finger joints. Over 70% of cases are reported around the toe joints. Gout usually occurs in 'attacks', which last for around 3-7 days, after which the joint should feel normal agaion. However, these attacks are almost impossib... More..
Business > Human Resources Best human resources books of 2007: 4 of 5
Title: Creating a Learning and Development Strategy: The HR Business Partner's Guide to Developing People (Paperback Edition)Author: Andrew MayoPublisher: Chartered Institute of Personnel & DevelopmentDate Published: 4th July 2007ISBN - 13: 978-1843980568Review:In this book the author provides a comprehensive guide to creatin... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Record collecting: How to store your vinyl records: 5 of 6
For collectors of vinyl records, condition is everything. As a vinyl dealer I have seen grown men loose control of their bowels at the sight of one tiny crease on the corner tip of a sleeve, while projectile vomiting is often instantly induced by the sight of ring wear or warping.Here are some rules of thumb that, if followed... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Players Top soccer players in the world: 16 of 19
Ok, so who exactly is the best footballer in the world today?The problem in trying to answer this question is the presumption that the most skilful player is automatically the best and most influential player. This is not necessarily the case. If it were purely a matter of ability and skill, then Barcelona's Ronaldhino should... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Should the government control talk radio to make it more "balanced"?: 93 of 110
Those of us who value the concept of free speech, of course, want the answer to this question to be "NO". Yet, anyone who thinks that talk radio stations are currently free to say and do as they please would be sadly misguided. Certainly, in the United Kingdom, there are a myriad of guidelines and regulations that talk radio ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Best rock song ever...: 33 of 39
There I was, sitting on the toilet waiting for the smell to go away, pondering one of life's great questions. What is the greatest rock song ever? It's a question that would normally make my elbows sweat trying to contemplate. I mean, so many great bands, so much great music, how do you choose? Well, I don't know what it is a... More..
Business > Human Resources Tips for encouraging effective communication: 19 of 22
I have always felt that there are two kinds of communication within a large organisation, horizontal and vertical. Horizontal communication is communication between colleagues in the same grade or the same level within an organisation. This kind of communication is usually effective and fluid because people know each other we... More..