Conscientious personality linked to good customer service Harriet Phelps Nov 13, 2013 0 A new US study finds that not only is technical knowledge important for good performance in customer service, but…
Uninsured Americans may struggle choosing health-care plans Harriet Phelps Nov 12, 2013 0 As Obamacare rolls out across the United States, making health insurance accessible to millions of Americans who…
Euro economic climate brighter this quarter, but clouds still loom says Ifo… Harriet Phelps Nov 11, 2013 0 The euro area economic climate brightened slightly this quarter, although forecasts still look rather gloomy…
Worldwide carbon emissions slackened in 2012 Harriet Phelps Nov 10, 2013 According to a new report, worldwide carbon emissions slackened for the first time in 2012, raising the question -…
Solar cells – efficiency improves with new approach Harriet Phelps Nov 9, 2013 0 An international group led by the Universities of York and St Andrews in the UK has found a way to improve solar…
How the savvy shopper avoids Christmas debt Harriet Phelps Nov 7, 2013 0 As the holiday season approaches, it is all too tempting to get caught up in the festive spirit, throw care to the…
UK EU membership, stay and push for reform, says CBI Harriet Phelps Nov 6, 2013 0 The chief of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says the UK should stay in the European Union (EU) and…
UAE and Brazil hold talks about trade and investment Harriet Phelps Nov 4, 2013 0 During a recent official visit to Brazil by Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the Minister of Economy for the United…
Unlocking investment in clean energy, East Asia should act now, says World Bank Harriet Phelps Nov 3, 2013 0 All countries in East Asia stand to benefit from following a low-carbon growth path says a new World Bank report…
Worldwide capital spend among oil and gas companies up despite profits being down Harriet Phelps Nov 1, 2013 0 A new study of global oil and gas reserves from one of the "Big Four" accounting firms EY finds that worldwide…
Mobile PCs see sequential growth in Q3 but annual figures still plunging as fight… Harriet Phelps Oct 31, 2013 0 The best news so far this year for the notebook PC market has been sequential growth in the third quarter.…
Businesses must learn to leverage older workers Harriet Phelps Oct 29, 2013 0 The percentage of the American workforce that is aged 55 and over is growing rapidly, and expected to exceed 25% by…
Global gender gap closes slightly in 2013 thanks to increased political… Harriet Phelps Oct 28, 2013 0 A new report shows that the global gender gap closed slightly from 2012 to 2013, thanks mostly to increased…
Corporations financially handcuff subsidiaries to reduce aggressive competition Harriet Phelps Oct 24, 2013 0 A "first of its kind" study of multiple-subsidiary corporations suggests they limit the financial decision-making…
Americans putting less money into retirement funds Harriet Phelps Oct 23, 2013 0 A new study finds that Americans are putting less money into retirement funds, with over 90% of employees now…
Quarter of EU adults lack basic skills for today’s knowledge economy Harriet Phelps Oct 21, 2013 0 A new survey suggests that 25% of adults in the European Union (EU) lack the basic skills necessary to succeed in…