Management
Counting the cost of cutting-edge glass technology
Most drivers don't give their windscreens or any of their vehicle's glass a second thought until something goes wrong, whether an accident or crime related, meaning they need to organise a repair or replacement. RAC Auto Windscreens explains how advanced designs can affect the options available.
 
Hire standards of safety
Safety is the watchword for any employer in the modern workplace and, in particular, the area of company vehicle provision. Avis Rent A Car examines ways in which a rental agreement can be a safer option than running a pool car.
 
Attracting the high-flyers
Many executives now choose low-cost airlines for business trips. Dominic O'Connell investigates how airlines are responding to travel trends.
 
Flying in the face of fashion
Jeff Mills reports on the advantages of using a travel management company to arrange business flights.
 
Evaluating the strategic impact of outsourcing
By highlighting the hidden costs of an IT operation, IT asset management (ITAM) helps companies benchmark and streamline business performance. Stephen Turner looks at how a civil engineering company is using this process to evaluate the strategic impact of outsourcing and explains how IT directors and finance directors can work together for the best results.
 
Pod-slurping – the next big security threat?
Andy Burton examines the risks personal media devices pose to corporate networks.
 
Long-distance calling
Andrew Cave looks at why companies that outsourced operations to India are returning to the UK.
 
Effective finance departments
Finance and accounting departments form a vital part of any business or organisation and their efficiency is critical to ongoing success. Yet, despite the important role these departments play, they are not always perceived as areas that could benefit from consultancy or training. Liz Cooper reports.
 
Location, location, location…
The right location is essential for businesses to gain a competitive edge in a global market. The South West Regional Development Agency argues that, in an age of high-speed internet access, the best place to locate is no longer limited to central hubs such as London.
 
Reduce your energy costs
Paul Hamblyn of ENER·G explains how treating energy as a resource to be managed rather than a inevitable business overhead will significantly reduce your costs.
 
Share-based payments
Last year saw a raft of legislative changes and proposals affecting employee share plans. Linda Giles of The Share Option Centre suggests that the announcement in 2004 of a new accounting standard for share-based payments will impact companies with employee share plans.
 
The future of UK employee share ownership
Debbie Broom of myshares considers if the impact of new accounting standards will curb companies' enthusiasm for share plans due to the consequential hit on the profit and loss account.
 
Incentives and inducements
Harrods argue that corporate gift-giving is essential for companies wishing to encourage staff and customer loyalty.
 
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