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Friday, 29th August 2008

Office and workplace

Could 'fit notes' be an answer to the abuse of sick leave? THE recently released Absenteeism 2008 survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has, perhaps predictably, led to another round of collective hand-wringing over "sick-note Britain".

Workers benefit from 'e-break' BANNING staff from using the internet for personal use at work could hit productivity because they need a break to help reduce stress, according to a new report.

Business leaders urged to fill skills gaps with local workers BUSINESSES should use ex-offenders and Scots with disabilities to bridge workforce gaps they currently fill with migrant workers, according to the leader of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.

Flexible hours boost for millions THE right to request flexible working hours is to be extended to about 4.5 million parents of children aged up to 16, the government announced yesterday.

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