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Are we even all searching for the same thing or do different people want different management styles from their bosses? first direct's research asked workers across a range of industries to say what they think are the most valuable qualities in a manager and the findings show that there are a few key characteristics which most employees are looking for.

Competition | Best Boss award: does your manager deserve the title? 2011

Delivering an award-winning joined-up marketing campaign: The lessons learned from first direct's "Live" campaign

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That's part of the reason direct's cost of services was up sequentially because a lot of discs got burned and shipped.

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After the fixed period, the rate reverts back to first direct's standard variable rate, which is currently 3.69 per cent.

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More than 10 per cent of first direct's customers now have an offset mortgage, says the bank, which allows them to make use of the financial benefits of linking day-to-day savings to their current account balances and mortgage.

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Although three quarters of people felt that common courtesies have declined, first direct's research reveals we're a courteous bunch, with only two per cent admitting they have too much on their mind to worry about other people's feelings and only eight per cent forgetting to sometimes say please and thank you.

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Featuring a series of black and white archived footage, the ads introduce a return to the timeless values of respect, trust and service whilst retaining first direct's 'black and white' credentials with the new strapline 'Banking's better in black

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Learning curvefirst direct's social media strategy explained

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Over 40 per cent use new technology such as Facebook and Twitter to thank people as opposed to a traditional card, and over one in five said new technology made it easier to be considerate to others. first direct's top five - what makes us happy the most

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"This product is a market leader and we think it will be very popular particularly as our customers are extremely savvy when it comes to knowing how to make the most of their money," said Jimmy Kelly, first direct's mortgage manager.

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