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Hiring a smoker costs US firms $6,000 a head

Posted by on Jun 3, 2013 in Working World

Numerous employers in the US have begun charging smokers higher premiums for health insurance, the paper said
Numerous employers in the US have begun charging smokers higher premiums for health insurance, the paper said
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An employee who smokes costs his or her employer nearly $6,000 (4,500 euros) more per year than a non-smoker, according to a study of the United States published on Monday in the journal Tobacco Control.

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Money Saving Tips For Freelancers

Posted by on May 23, 2013 in Working World

Money Saving Tips for Freelancers. After all, you can never be quite sure when your next pay cheque will come in. Reducing communication costs without degrading quality of service is just one of the ways you can look after the pennies.

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Randstad to buy leading HR company’s staffing business

Posted by on Apr 4, 2013 in Working World

Ben Noteboom, chairman of Randstad Holding, pictured in Diemen, on July 28, 2006
Ben Noteboom, chairman of Randstad Holding, pictured in Diemen, on July 28, 2006
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Dutch temporary job agency Randstad announced on Thursday it will buy the staffing activities of its competitor USG People in a multi-million euro deal to boost its position as a top player in the European marketplace.

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How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in slider, Working World

The stress of a job interview can be relieved with just a little planning. Attending a job interview is something we all have to do at various times during our lives. Most of us find them stressful, and even more so if the interview is for a job you really want. So the question is: Is there anything you can do to make these situations less stressful? If you prepare as much as possible in advance of a job interview it can make all the difference. Going to a job interview well prepared will give you a confident start, which in turn will improve our chances of success.

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Vital Office Equipment for Home Businesses

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in slider, Working World

Making sure you have all the equipment you need is the first step towards success in businessRunning your own business from home can be a very rewarding experience, providing that you are successful. The key is to hit the ground running and in order to do this you must ensure you have all the basic equipment you need right from the start.

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