Even profit-orientated companies fulfil a social need, argues Roy Ayliffe. If they fail to recognise that, they will find today’s business climate hard to weather
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Is it possible to follow corporate social responsibility with cheaper suppliers and stay competitive? Martin Greenwood went to India to find out and says western firms can support foreign contractors
Scot Buessow assesses two new books on business process outsourcing
CIPS is helping the government in its efficiency review by promoting good-practice purchasing and helping to foster an environment where professionals can thrive, says Ken James
Text messages offer consultants a rapid and simple way to tell a large number of candidates about the latest job opportunities. But this blanket approach to customer contact has downsides as well as upsides
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It’s high octane, tricky and greatly misunderstood. But how can purchasers ensure their skills and know-how are reflected in huge marketing budgets?
An impressive CV can open doors, but it’s at the interview where the hard work really begins. Jane Simms offers some tips for all stages of the job-hunting process
Sourcing a supplier is a crucial part of purchasing, and the methods and criteria used have changed greatly in the past few years. Neil Fuller explains how to approach identification and selection
Chartering or even owning a private jet is not just for the rich and infamous – there are plenty of valid reasons to fly employees on them and it may even work out cheaper than business class travel
Adecco's new director for UK and Ireland Peter Searle talks about moving the company away from generalism and his 18-year climb to the top