BSN Ezine July 2005
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| Welcome to the Business Support Network E-Zine. The Business Support Network is a British Plastics Federation initiative, bringing together an elite group of companies who all work in support of the plastics industry: Chosen by the Plastics Industry For the Plastics Industry Whether you need recruitment, financial or legal advice- the Business Support Network is here to help you. |
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| Business Support Network at Interplas Leading UK Industry bodies, the BPF and the PMMDA issued a Press Release reinforcing their commitment to Interplas 2005 exhibition (Birmingham NEC, 4th-6th October) by announcing how they will be using their presence to heighten visitor experience. The BPF will also be presenting a 'Processors Clinic' throughout the exhibition. This will feature leading service providers to the plastics industry (Business Support Network) who will be offering assistance to processors in resolving business issues arising from such areas such as Energy Procurement, Insurance, Credit Management, Quality Assurance, Waste Management, Recruitment and Training. The following Business Support Network members have confirmed attendance at the Processor Clinic: Aon, Atradius, Envirowise, IMSM, John Hall Associates, Listgrove, Loughborough and PTL. |
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| Late payment stopping the wheels of industry More than one in ten businesses still pay their customers late even if their own bills are settled promptly. That's the disturbing finding of a survey of British enterprises by the Better Payment Practice Group in the UK. Late payment affects companies of all sizes and in all countries and, coupled with the current downbeat economic atmosphere, such bad habits simply compound the problem for entrepreneurs. This is an extract of an article featured within Compass, the free trade related magazine provided by Atradius, other key stories include: Oriental express: China's transformation into a successful market economy continues apace. Dr. Linda Yueh talks to Compass about the progress made and the challenges that remain. Snapshot Turkey: Compass takes a closer look at credit management matters in trading with Turkey |
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| Shift pattens and religion Travers Smith Online Update (May 2005), discusses the issue of shift patterns and if changes with these interfere with an employee's religious practices, this may amount to unlawful discrimination. In the case study provided, an employee, a residential social worker, was a practising Christian. She explained at her interview that she could not work on Sundays as she attended the Sunday evening church service. However, she did agree to work a regular Saturday overnight shift which finished on Sunday morning. Several months after starting work, the employee's shifts changed and included a regular overnight shift beginning on Sunday afternoon. This meant that she would be unable to attend her regular church service. She resigned and claimed religious discrimination. The Employment Tribunal upheld her claim. |
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| John Hall Associates: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline 1990-2003 UK GREENHOUSE OMISSIONS Between 1990 and 2003, total UK greenhouse gas emissions declined by 8.1% from 786.3 mullion tones of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to the Environmental Accounts published by the Office for National Statistics. Greenhouse gas emissions in 2003 rose by 1.6% on the previous year, primarily due to increased emission from the electricity generators. WIND POWER IN THE UK The UK Renewables target is 10% by 2010, 75% of which is predicted to be from wind. This is with a 50/50 split of onshore and offshore (4GW on each). In order to meet this, 1,800 extra turbines are still required onshore and 1,500 extra offshore. This is in addition to those already installed in the UK. The new turbines are more powerful than those already installed. So far, 1GW of power has come from 1,200 turbines, but now only 1,800 are needed to supply 4GW of power. However, in order to keep on target for 2010, 700MW per annum will need to be installed for the three years 2005, 2006, 2007, although the approval rate is the current hurdle. Under planning regulations it should take 16 weeks to process an application. However it is currently taking 16 months in England and some applications in Wales have taken 3 years. ELECTRICITY OUTLOOK
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| Getting into shape - Do your BCM plans measure up? When PAS 56 becomes a full British standard in 2006, business continuity plans have to be fit and ready. To ensure they comply and will perform in action, Aon has developed tools to put plans through their paces. |
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| News for Listgrove LISTGROVE EXECUTIVE APPOINT BUSINESS DIRECTOR To support the continued development of Listgrove's Executive recruitment brand, Conrad Taylor has been promoted to the post of Business Director Executive Services. Employed by Listgrove for over 10 years, Conrad provides specialist expertise in assignment project management and management assessment. LISTGROVE GAINS PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING ACCREDITATION Listgrove is pleased to announce that three of its consultants have recently gained qualifications in the British Psychological Society's Certificate in Occupational Testing. "This is an invaluable addition to the range of services that we can offer companies in the plastics sector," states Jason Markham, Managing Director of Listgrove. "The ability to provide clients with additional information on candidates can only help in making the most informed decision leading to a successful appointment." |
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