Identity Theft - Don't be a
Casualty
Although most people have heard about
identity theft, it can be difficult to understand what it
means or the consequences for its victims. Typically,
criminals use other peoples' identities to steal money from
bank accounts or buy goods over the Internet. There
some simple things that you can do to protect yourself, most
of which cost you nothing.
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Recovering Runaway Projects
When projects start to go wrong, the
signs can be found in overrunning costs, late completion,
failures to delivery benefits or a diminution of quality.
Realism, practicality, openness and negotiation lie at the
heart of the processes to recover "broken" projects.
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Making
the Most of Excel and Word
Our regular "tricks and tips" features offers practical
advice on using Excel and Word.
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Recent Successes
Since our last edition, we've been commissioned to carry
out more projects for some of our clients. We've
delivered to CE Electric an IT security risk
assessment of connecting peripheral devices to computer
networks using wireless, Bluetooth and infrared
technologies.
We have been commissioned by Duraweld Ltd, a
leading supplier of plastic stationery, to help them select
new ERP computer systems for their manufacturing systems and
Beggars Banquet, a major independent record company
have retained us in a similar project.
Inverclyde Housing engaged us to carry out a
tenant satisfaction survey and Victim Support has
commissioned us to project manage the development of a new
case management database.
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Tell
us your view
In our last edition, we asked if you felt that
your organisation was fully aware of its risks.
Over 60% of our respondents answered "no". We hope that you
will take a moment to answer the following question:
Most experts consider that a new
'flu pandemic is just a matter of time. The Government
estimates that 25% of workers will be off work for up to
eight days over a three-month period resulting in
absenteeism rising to 15% of the workforce.
Does your organisation have a contingency plan for its
workforce?
Answer our question
and let us know – all responses are confidential.
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about this one, please send it to: ezine@4-consulting.com.
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