5 mins 24 secs The data protection act was passed to prevent misuse of personal data. How does it affect people at work? What does it mean to employers?
11 mins 48 secs Whether a company sacks someone for stealing or makes people redundant, it has to follow procedures. This clip offers a step-by-step guide.
11 mins 56 secs Case study of Barclays Bank and how they deal with customer complaints. A computer system has a crucial role, but the human touch is vital.
8 mins 45 secs Hotel worker Teresa gets the sack. Her boss claims it’s because she’s been late for work. Teresa says it’s for being pregnant. But can it be discrimination?
10 mins 37 secs A steel worker killed in an explosion, a man crushed by lifting gear, a steeplejack incinerated in a fire. What are the lessons for health and safety?
8 mins 40 secs Putting together your curriculum vitae is a vital part of any job application – but why do most people get it wrong? Neil Taylor presents the dos and don’ts.
10 mins 25 secs Three stories of people who suffered fatal accidents at work. Their employers broke health and safety laws – but relatives feel justice was not done.
15 mins 31 secs Spoonfed is a web-based guide to events in London, set up by two students in a basement. This is the story of how they solved the problems of starting up.
12 mins 10 secs Croft Tea Room is a social enterprise in an eco-building set up to help a run-down area. ICT and determination helped Carole get her business started.
10 mins 46 secs Penelope Fitstar is a tiny fitness business aimed at helping new mothers to get fit. But founder Louise is aiming for a global brand with franchises everywhere.
8 mins 21 secs Hotel which puts people at the heart of customer care. It recruits for the right attitude and a natural smile and has rules for staff behaviour.
5 mins 05 secs Case study. An MD sets the HR strategy for his firm. He claims he wants people to use their initiative. Staff say they’re just told what to do.