Wasted

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The UK government's appointed Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator Keith Hellawell believes that workplace drug abuse is a common problem and must be tackled. He says that organisations should consider the potential costs of substance abuse and should take a 'caring' approach to tackling the problem. A newly-launched guide, 'Drug Misuse at Work', provides information about drugs and their effects and outlines employers' legal responsibilities. While hard evidence about the scale of drugs in the workplace is lacking, it is believed that up to 45% of young people entering work are indulging in substance-use.

Analysis, Cover Story, Employee drug abuse

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New mail, new dangers

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UK small businesses should be aware that using electronic mail can have a number of legal implications, especially in the areas of libel and sexual and racial harassment. Employers who do not monitor the use of electronic mail within the office are vulnerable to accusations of constructive dismissal or claims arising from stress-related illnesses. There is also the danger of being liable for breach of copyright if an employee downloads information from the internet without first receiving the permission of the owner.

Prepackaged software, Safety and security measures, Electronic mail systems, Email, Email software

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The light fantastic

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Cambridge Display Technology (CDT) chief executive, Danny Chapchal, took a reduction in his pay to move to head the company from his post at Siemens. The company produces light emitting polymers, and was set up to use research by researchers from Cambridge University, England. Chapchal has raised funds through licensing and made a deal with Philips for this purpose. Philips also ended opposition to CDT patents, and this and similar agreements have strengthened CDT's position.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Light Emitting Diodes, Management, Electronics industry, LEDs, Cambridge Display Technology Ltd., Chapchal, Danny

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