IT is transforming the world of work

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Teleworking, along with other forms of flexible working, is having a significant impact on the UK workplace. There are now as many as 4 million teleworkers in the UK, according to estimates produced at European Teleworking Week in late 1998. The shift towards teleworking has been fuelled by the introduction of affordable and powerful information technology equipment such as computers and fax machines. Many companies are now realizing that they can make substantial cost savings by encouraging more employees to work at home. Most recently, British Telecom has announced plans to have a tenth of its 100,000 employes working from home.

Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Personnel administration, Economic aspects, Human resource management, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Telecommuting

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Circling the world

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Blue Circle Industries, the UK's largest cement manufacturer, also has significant interests in heating and property. It has invested more than 700 million pounds sterling in acquisitions in the Far East since 1997, and now holds 48% of the Malaysian cement market and 20% of the cement market in the Philippines. Most recently, it has reached a 401 million pounds sterling agreement to purchase majority stakes in two of the largest Greek construction materials manufacturers.

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Has been acquiring Greek construction materials manufacturers

Acquisitions & mergers, Cement, Cement Manufacturing, Management, Cement industry, Company Profile, Blue Circle Industries PLC

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Accounting for a united front

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There are a number of organizations in the UK that bring together small regional accounting firms, allowing members to seek advice from employees of other firms. These organizations include Charter Group, a networking service for small accounting firms determined to remain independent, and the UK200 Group, which serves very small accounting firms. Member firms welcome the opportunity to share skills and knowledge with others in the network.

Services, Accounting firms, Accounting services

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