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Finalists announced for 2008 Best Factory Awards
The shortlist for the 2008 Best Factory Awards has been announced. The programme, which includes awards for People Management and Skills Development, is run by Cranfield School of Management in partnership with Works Management magazine.
(28 August 2008)

More than 1 in 4 new students opt to live at home, says survey
According to a new report from Lloyds TSB Student banking more than one in four young people starting university this year will have to live with their parents to save money.
(27 August 2008)

Seminar: 'Difficult Conversations in Periods of Uncertainty'
A breakfast seminar that aims to show how managers can become better skilled at handling difficult conversations in challenging times will be held in London on 24 September 2008.
(27 August 2008)

2008 QIA STAR Awards short list announced
A chef, a learning champion, a principal and a maths tutor are among those shortlisted for the 2008 QIA STAR Awards.
(26 August 2008)

Survey finds that 80% of people admit to wasting time everyday
According to new research released this week by the Learning and Skills Council, over 80% of people admit to wasting time everyday, with just under half of the respondents estimating that they waste as much as 2-3 hours each day.
(15 August 2008)

Premier IT to host free SharePoint event
Premier IT, in partnership with Microsoft, will be hosting a free half-day seminar to showcase Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, on Thursday September 11th 2008.
(13 August 2008)

Virgin Atlantic partners with Brightwave for manual handling e-learning
Airline Virgin Atlantic has commissioned Brightwave to develop a manual handling e-learning programme to help staff understand the causes of back injury in the workplace.
(11 August 2008)

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