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Have we got Wonga wrong? A defence of payday loans
Money & Business

Have we got Wonga wrong? A defence of payday loans

...businesses. Christopher Mallon believes we shouldn't overlook the valuable role they can play in helping some people budget...Payday lenders have been the subject of trenchant criticism since their popularity exploded following the financial crisis. A recent documentary, “Cash in Hand: Payday Loans”, sought to counter this by giving an insider look at the industry....
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Why smart leaders allow a bit of football frenzy
Money & Business

Why smart leaders allow a bit of football frenzy

...business units in the top quartile in terms of engagement are 17% more productive and 21% more profitable than those in the bottom quartile. There are also many studies showing that satisfied employees drive business results. Management consultants Bain & Company found that inspired employees are almost three times more productive than dissatisfied employees. Companies...
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The challenges of ethical trading - perspective of a retailer
Money & Business

The challenges of ethical trading - perspective of a retailer

...business practices that promote more socially and/or environmentally responsible trade, but more specifically ethical trading means taking responsibility for the labour and human rights practices within the supply chain. Faced with these challenges most companies have now developed and implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies and ethical trading sit...
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The navigation apps that help the visually impaired
Society, Politics & Law

The navigation apps that help the visually impaired

...businesses or points of interest. For many visually impaired people, BlindSquare business listings facility alone is an incredible boon. While sighted people get to know the shops and services in their vicinity just by looking around them, visually impaired people can find it hard to get to know new places. In our research, we found that people used BlindSquare to browse...
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Heathrow third runway: who and where will benefit?
Society, Politics & Law

Heathrow third runway: who and where will benefit?

...business, but it might also be argued to increase London’s dominance over the rest of the country. In contrast, you can argue that the rest of the UK would economically benefit from links to a variety of overseas hubs, rather than a total reliance on Heathrow. This is explored in more detail in this article from City Metric. The decision to expand Heathrow is, of...
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Promoting the effective management of children’s pain – part 2
Health, Sports & Psychology

Promoting the effective management of children’s pain – part 2

...busy nurse Improving the communication between parents/carers and nurses Bringing everyone’s views together. Each section is designed to take about one hour of study. It is best to tackle them in order, but you can of course, go back and look again over aspects that you would like to revisit for any reason. You will probably want to make notes as you go along, so choose...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Ahmed Hussen's election is another element in Canada's mosaic
Society, Politics & Law

Ahmed Hussen's election is another element in Canada's mosaic

...business risks in places that have been written off. They've brought this to Canada as well.” Hussen says In Edmonton, Alberta, Canadian Somalis have revitalized entire neighborhoods, opening small businesses, restaurants and shops. The Canadian-Somali community is not without its struggles. There's unemployment, poverty and youth violence. And Canadian officials say...
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Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing
Money & Business

Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing

...busy. That can make it difficult to look beyond your day-to-day challenges and achievements. Mid-lifers often find it hard to find the time and space to take a long-term view of where they’re headed and what they need to do to get there. But your midlife years are the perfect time to do just that. Regular work, wealth and wellbeing check-ups can help you lay the...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs