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US and China Work to Reduce Military and Economic Tensions
More than two decades on from the end of the Cold War, the battleground is now no longer an ideological one but an economic one. And the world’s two economic powerhouses – the US and China – are now more likely to be competing over…
How Will You Be Affected by New State Pension Reforms?
Starting from April 2016, new government reforms will take place in the state pension – but how will your corporate wellness be affected?
The current basic state pension is £110.05 per week, which is currently supplemented by pension…
What a Waste: Potential Wrap Budget Cuts Confuses Critics
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) may be concerned with environmental wellness, but the corporate wellness of one of its agencies is under threat due to an upcoming review of its funding. Wrap (Waste and…
Japanese Government Causes Companies to Raise Cash Early
When it comes to corporate wellness, it seems like Japan is getting ahead of itself. Last month, Japanese companies issued the most bonds in three years, and some raised cash ahead of schedule. They did this because they believe that…
Health Issues Is Number One Reason for Retiring Early
If your wellness isn’t in top condition, you may be headed for early retirement. This is according to a new report, conducted by Merrill Lynch, New York, in partnership with Age Wave, which has found that poor health is the most widely…
Pregnant Part-Time Workers at Risk of Premature Delivery
If you’re pregnant and have a part-time job, your baby’s wellbeing may be at risk. This is according to Japanese research by a team attached to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, who found that pregnant woman holding part-time jobs…
Pension Details Being Lost by Workers
A charity has revealed that people changing jobs are losing track of their clutch of their workplace pension pots, which then naturally makes retirement planning more difficult. Age UK said that nearly a quarter of those who were…
Discrimination in the Workplace Still Affects Women
The rise of feminism and women’s rights has produced some excellent results with women being taken more seriously and bridging the gap that has existed in society for a long time. But despite impressive improvements in recent years, not…
Nobody Wants To Feel Faceless And Unimportant…
Work environments have changed a lot over the course of the last few decades and since the recession came into full swing they’ve altered even more. There are more workers going for every vacancy and there are fewer jobs on offer in…
Laptops: Are they a Convenience or a Hazard?
The laptops are convenient to carry anywhere. When these were first introduced, they were quite expensive and were used by business community, who could work away from office, for example: while travelling on planes or trains and at home.…