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                                                                                                 Issue 19 | October 2013


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       Welcome                                                4 From the top
                                                              Michael Gardner looks forward to the BOSS Awards.
       In this issue we preview the BOSS Industry awards on pages 6&7, revealing  8 The icing on the cake

       the prestigious shortlist.  It is not too late to book a table for the awards –   A special report on the binding and laminating market.
       please visit www.bossfederation.com/awards/2013 for further details.
        There is a market report on binders and laminators on pages 8-11.     12 ‘Sustainability’:
       This features new innovations and initiatives within this arena – focusing
       on the education sector.                               misused and frequently confused
        Also, another feature covers achieving true sustainability, see pages
       12-15. We explore how to create an extensive and co-ordinated approach   A special report on what it takes to be truly sustainable.
       to achieving sustainability.
        At the recent Coronation Festival, Talk Paper showcased their    16 60 second interview
       ‘Conqueror’ range. The paper was designed into a series of dresses – see
       pages 22 & 23 for some amazing images.                 Graeme Chapman MBE talks about the BenFund and the Beatles.
        We interview Graeme Chapman MBE, where he talks about an exciting
       new initiative to help generate more funds for the BOSS Benfund. ‘Give As   18 Back to basics?
       You Live’ is available when shopping on-line, with over a thousand
       participating web sites, and allows you to opt to purchase through the   Has the OP industry lost the art of selling products?
       scheme at no cost to you. A percentage of the sale will then be transferred
       to the BOSS Benfund.                                   20 Wrapping the opportunity
        Finally, our Down to Business section includes articles on key liability
       issues affecting UK employers currently – page 25. We also cover    On-line sales are providing new opportunities for packaging materials.
       occupational road risks, because employers are liable for the safety of
       their staff while driving on the road. This feature gives clear guidance on   22 Paper hits the catwalk
       which issues and risks a company must plan for.
        I’m sure you’ll find this issue an interesting read: if you have any    Antalis finds surprising new uses for its ‘Conqueror’ paper.
       comments, please do contact me.
                                                              34 What’s on?
                                                              Diary of upcoming events.


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                                                                26 Occupational road risk:
       Editor BOSS Today: Helen Dunn e: helen@bossfederation.co.uk t: 020 7915 8320  are you managing it?
       BOSS Board of Directors: Alan Ball, Philip Beer, Geoffrey Betts, Adrian Butler, Rob Jenkins,
       Mark Knibbs, David Langdown, Sean Starkey                A look at managing the risks of employees driving on UK roads.
       Membership Director: Dale Wallis Regional Directors: Bob Davies – South East, Marcus Clifford – Eastern,
       Dawn Reid – Midlands, Daniel Godden – South West, Chris Selby – North West, Kate Dallas-Wood – North East
       BOSS Federation Chief Executive Officer: Michael Gardner
       Concept and Design by:                                   30 Prisoner’s friend?
       e: info@thepagedesign.co.uk t: 01526 353555 w: www.thepagedesign.co.uk
       Features researcher: Martin Wilde                        Who is allowed to accompany an employee into a tribunal?
       Contributor: Sophie Bowyer
       Photography: istockphoto, Getty Images, Shutterstock, Olivia Shaw, Hari Parmar, Spencer Cartwright
       Advertising and Sponsorship: Mark Wilkins t: 01753 714999
       BOSS Federation: 2 Villiers Court, Meriden Business Park, Copse Drive, Coventry, West Midlands CV5 9RN t: 0845 450 1565  32 From hero to zero:
            berf or ts
       Printed by:                                 17 Burgess Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4NR t: 01424 722733 f: 01424 721777 e: sales@berfort.co.uk  what’s in a contract?
            a  w o r l d  o f  p r i n t  ltd
       Paper sponsored by:                                    Antalis McNaughton  Should OP industry employers consider
       Cover: Claro Silk 250gsm Inner pages: Claro Silk 150gsm  introducing ‘zero hours’ contracts?
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