Egypt: Tourism In Turmoil
30 mins, 2014 Tourism has been vital to the Egyptian economy for decades. Despite setbacks, the 20 years up to 2011 seem like a golden era in the light of subsequent events. Since the revolution of 2011 and the political and social upheavals that followed, tourism numbers and income have nose-dived. TOURISM: BLESSING OR CURSE?… Read more »
The European Union Explained
30 mins, 2014 Conceived as a noble cause, to prevent another war in Europe, the EU has become embroiled in controversy. But what is the EU? How does it work? Should we love it or hate it? THE HISTORY, THE STRUCTURE We trace the EU from its beginnings as a coal and steel trading agreement,… Read more »
Employment Law In Action & Contracts Of Employment
23 mins, 2012 How do contracts of employment – and employment laws more generally – help people at work? This film includes some basic facts about employment as well as examples of people with problems at work. CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT 4 mins Anyone who employs anyone – or who is employed – enters into a… Read more »
Employee Representation & Trade Unions
23 mins, 2012 How might employees have a say in the organisation for which they work? How important is the role of trade unions? INTRODUCTION 11 mins Employees make their voices heard in a company in many different ways – from employee co-operatives to works councils. But, generally, in most industries, trade unions play a… Read more »
The Energy Question: Nuclear, Wind Or Fossil?
24 mins, 2011 In March 2011 a tsunami hit a Japanese nuclear reactor and ignited a new debate on the safety of nuclear energy. This film explores the very different energy policies of two countries: Australia and Sweden. AUSTRALIA: For decades people in Australia campaigned against the nuclear and uranium industries – but global warming… Read more »
Enterprise Case Studies III: Starting Up
25 mins, 2011 People start enterprises for many different reasons – to make money, to give themselves interesting jobs, maybe even to make the world a better place. But they all have to find a way to get going – and starting up is never easy. INTERNET BUSINESS: Spoonfed is a web-based guide to events… Read more »
Employment Law, The Employment Tribunal
30 mins, 2011 Employment laws affect both employers and employees in many different ways. This film explains the key bits of legislation and examines how they work in the real world. PART 1: A Guide to Employment Law A mass of legislation now governs the way businesses treat people at every stage of employment. Key… Read more »
The Entrepreneurs 1: Tossed
27 mins, 2009 Tossed is a new salad bar chain set up by twenty-something entrepreneur Vincent McKevitt in the teeth of catastrophic economic conditions. Will the credit crunch make or break his new business? THE ENTREPRENEUR: Vincent started young – selling ice cubes to his sisters! He funded his new business with loans from friends,… Read more »
An Energy Revolution?
21 mins, 2007 Germany is leading the world in encouraging renewable energy. By 2050, half of its energy could come from renewable sources. But what’s the real cost of its energy revolution? Germany’s landmark EEG law compels power companies to buy electricity at above market prices, from anyone using renewable technology to generate it. “It’s… Read more »
Enterprise Case Studies 1: Winners & Losers
21 mins, 2007 Half of new businesses go bust within the first three years. How do you keep yourself going before the money starts rolling in? What if the money DOESN’T start rolling in? The following case studies tell stories of enterprise success – and failure. THE SMELL OF SUCCESS: S’Amuser is a bold… Read more »
Enterprise Case Studies 2: Technology & Innovation
35 mins, 2007 Many people start up new businesses looking to make money from technology and innovation. But what are the realities of starting a technology-based business? The following case studies illustrate both the possibilities and the pitfalls. SELLING GLASSES ONLINE: Three years ago Jamie was in university. Today he’s the boss of £3 million… Read more »
Empowering The People
25 mins, 1992 Can Japanese-style working practices succeed in Britain? This video looks at a factory which claims to have empowered its workforce and achieved world class productivity. Oxford Automotives Components, part of the Unipart Group, makes fuel tanks for cars. Once upon a time it ran itself like traditional British manufacturers and had traditional… Read more »