12 Dec 2005
| by Jeremy Bullmore
Two years ago, I retired from a lifelong career as an accountant. I had six months at home catching up with the gardening, then took a full-time job with a local company doing a junior role just to earn some extra cash and to keep busy. I thought I could just work 9 to 5 and stay well clear of office...
02 Dec 2005
| by Miranda Kennett
I've been at my company for three years, and my line manager has just announced that she's leaving. I know I'd be perfect for the role, but my firm is desperate to appoint someone from outside, as they want to attract new blood.
02 Dec 2005
| by Richard Reeves
Nestle has caused confusion among right-on activists with its new fair-trade coffee.
02 Dec 2005
| by Richard Bremner
The Saab 9-3 SportWagon is no sports car, but there's a dynamic flourish to its lines
27 Nov 2005
| by Jeremy Bullmore
I work for a marketing company, and a long-time client has asked me whether I'd be interested in doing some freelance work on the side.
12 Nov 2005
| by Jeremy Bullmore
The HR administration where I work is really lax. No-one keeps track of how much holiday we've taken. I strongly suspect that one of my colleagues is playing the system and taking more holiday than he is allowed.
12 Nov 2005
| by Jeremy Bullmore
I've been invited to an industry conference that includes a gala dinner in the evening at the Savoy hotel in London. The invitation says we can bring a guest. I'm single at the moment and want to take my father.
01 Nov 2005
| by Miranda Kennett
I've just taken a new job in a company I thought would look good on my CV, and I hate it.
01 Nov 2005
Sir Michael Bishop. I'd start my business career later and probably go to university.
01 Nov 2005
| by Richard Reeves
Events organisers should recognise that guests turn up just to network and play.