Who is left empty handed?
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The British government is considering a report from the Low Pay Commission to introduce a minimum wage of 3.60 pounds sterling per hour for adults and 3.20 pounds per hour for young people aged between 18 and 21. It is likely that the rate of 3.60 will become law in April 1999. The president of the Board of Trade, Margaret Beckett, wants all the commission's proposals to be accepted but the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, wants the rate to apply only to people over 24, with younger people getting only 3.00 pounds per hour. Trades unions want the rate to be 4.00 pounds per hour.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1998
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Wired firms change shape
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Electronic communications now accounts for three-quarters of all business communication, according to a report from Andersen Consulting and Investors in People UK. A survey of 400 employees of UK companies indicates that latest technology is flattening hierarchies and having a significant impact on relationships and roles. More than 80% of managers and employees regard the communications revolution as mainly positive. Senior executives must now come to terms with the new technologies if they are to retain control of their businesses.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1998
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Out of time?
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The working-time regulations, which came into effect on Oct 1, 1998, will have significant repercussions for UK employers. It will be obligatory for employers to keep records that allow them to identify workers who are working more than the maximum of 48 hours a week. Fines will be levied on any employer contravening the regulations. The government estimates that it will cost UK employers 1.9 billion pounds sterling to comply with the regulations.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1998
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