Can I ban the use of social media at work?

When I first joined Apple, David Heath told me

Remember Paul, it’s always easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission

This week I was reminded of the phrase in as slightly different context

My thanks to Kate Booth of Eaton Smith for her great session last year on the Perils of Facebook I have just picked up a couple of stories from Euen Semple -  Mmmm...

“I’m Not Telling You It’s Going To Be Easy – I’m Telling You It’s Going To Be Worth It.”

Last Friday Apple launched their new Apple Store in New York -  overlooking  the historic Main Concourse of Grand Central Station.  It features two Genius Bars, entire rooms dedicated to Personal Setup and Personal Training, and an expert team of 315 employees. Shoppers and travellers can test-drive Apple products, attend 15-minute Express workshops, get free technical support and more.  How's that for getting in front of your Prospects !!!!

Where is the Olympic Flame going?

The Olympic Flame will come within 10 miles of 95% of people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. It will enable local communities to shine a light on the best their area has to offer – including celebrations of local culture, breathtaking landscapes and dynamic urban areas.

HMRC does not use email to contact people advising of refunds.

Two Birds & One Stone from Leeds have launched an entrepreneurial event for Students. The Student Apprentice will feature former Apprentice Contestant Alex Epstein on the panel. Initial interviews take place on 17^th October

They will pitch to the King of Shaves in response to a live brief on 29^th October chaired by Paul Adrian Marketing Manager of King of Shaves and including Nathan Lane Managing Director of Bell Pottinger.

Yet more penalties of up to £5,000 per worker have come into force – Agency Worker Regulations. Any benefits must be made equally available to Agency Workers as they are to other full or part time employees from the outset of employment. The headings include:

• Car Parking
• Creche
• Prayer Room
• Canteen

After 12 weeks, Agency Workers will have the same work conditions including pay, shift allowances, holiday pay and bonuses attributable to individual performance