President Trump takes office
On January 20 the US inaugurated a new president – the divisive businessman Donald Trump. In his first address to the world Trump promised to "rebuild [the] country and to restore its promise for all of our people," and to "get the job done."
However, his first year of presidency has been dogged by allegations of collusion and corruption. An investigation headed by Robert Mueller has resulted in the arrest of his campaign manager Paul Manafort, and promises further repercussions for the new president into 2018.
UK confirmed to be leaving single market
In a speech at Lancaster House in London, prime minister Theresa May outlined her 12 objectives for the Brexit negotiations, including immigration control and rights for EU nationals. She said the UK "cannot possibly" remain within the European single market as staying would mean "not leaving the EU at all".
She added that while she wanted to "guarantee the rights" of EU citizens living in the UK, she also wanted to "get control" of immigration.
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Managers with 'dark traits' encourage bullying
Bosses who display ‘dark’ traits are associated with higher rates of workplace bullying, according to research from the University of Manchester’s business school. 'Dark’ traits, defined in the study as narcissism and psychopathy, resulted in an increase in workplace bullying of between 30% and 52% when present in managers.
Businesses should help staff get enough rest, says Dr Christian Jessen
Businesses should help their employees to get enough rest and sleep, according to television presenter and doctor Christian Jessen.
“Athletes have long known about the benefits of rest – they know rest days are just as important as training – but it hasn’t yet caught on in the workplace,” he said.
