In the august issue of the magazine - to subscribe call 020 7766 8866
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People Gavin Dein, founder of Reward, on loyalty and family ties; Crunch time for Darren Fell; Bernard Fontannaz on wine and Fair Trade; five Sir Alan Sugar titbits. Plus, Tim Hall and David Henderson discuss their eco-eatery, Pod.
Books The best sustainable reads
Travel An insider's guide to Istanbul
Advice Rebecca Harding's economics. Plus, Stock Options
Skills John May, Career Academies UK
opinion
Jane Simms It's time we rediscovered the craft of leadership
Debate Will the Lisbon Treaty be good for British business?
Your letters
Cary Cooper Why managers must learn to trust their employees
Dick Stewart How businesses should prepare for a recession
Entrepreneurs Steve Leach, founder of BigMouth Media
FEATURES
The Olympics As the Beijing Games get underway, and with four years to go until it's London's turn, what can the UK learn from the Chinese?
Cover story An introduction to the flexible working special issue
Profile Dame Stephanie Shirley, a home-working pioneer, tells Director how to build a positive workplace
Regulation When it's fair for firms to refuse requests for flexible working
Technology Will enterprise 2.0 signal the end of hierarchical structures and middle management?
Technology The low-down on cloud computing and its impact on business
Case studies Three UK businesses that are putting output first
Test case What happens when a whole team works remotely?
review
Edinburgh Festival The best in comedy, opera, drama, music and dance
Film Brazilian box office smash, Elite Squad
Restaurant Caldesi in Campagnia
Art The 1960s by Robert Altman
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