Western businesses promote the idea that the individual is more important than the planet and community - an idea that has now spread globally and has caused critical damage to our planet. Too often companies have an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality, where their waste is someone else’s issue. They also view people […]
Indonesian e-commerce startup Ula launched last year and has since raised over $30 million and courted several high-profile investors. It has now won the trust of the world’s richest man, with Bezos investing in the company’s new financing round. In a statement released on Monday, it was announced that Bezos Expeditions, Northstar group, AC Ventures […]
In the early days of the pandemic, many businesses were taken aback by the speed of their customers’ reactions. Dramatic shifts in behaviour forced them to cease in-person interactions, invest in technology and strengthen e-commerce operations. While adapting their operating models at speed, many businesses found that a key challenge was creating processes that could […]
Ronny Golan, CEO and Co-Founder at ViewersLogic, explains why big data has failed brands. Advertisers have long been seeking the ability to target individual consumers in key moments across the entire journey to purchase. But with endless communication channels, new devices and multiple purchase options, this goal is more complex and challenging than ever before. […]
Jones Simmer joined Bumble as its COO in 2017 where she laid the foundation for the company’s entire initial public offering whilst simultaneously battling Stage 3 breast cancer. She completed drafts of the S-1 from a chemo chair and sent it to the board the morning of her double mastectomy. Jones Simmer says her decision […]
Having a well thought out procurement transformation plan is a critical starting point for any cost-saving mission; but without board approval, that’s all it is – a plan. To put this plan into action, the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) needs to pitch transformation as a business proposition, and this begins with a baseline savings plan. […]
The UK’s economy continues to recover strongly from last year’s disruption, reflecting the unique nature of the COVID-19 recession and the extension of rescue measures by the Treasury. A full recovery less than five months after the last lockdown and unemployment below 5% and falling – according to the latest ONS unemployment figures – was […]
Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi, explains why it’s vital to align your company’s mission with your personal mission. If your personal mission doesn’t align with your company mission, your days with that company will likely be limited. I’ve seen it unfold like clockwork in my time in corporate leadership – you can only sacrifice yourself […]
Jada Balster, head of International marketing at Adobe Workfront, explores the benefits of changing up the way marketing teams work. The last 18 months have been some of the most challenging, if not the most challenging months in business history. As companies fought to navigate the overnight chaos the pandemic brought with it, understanding the […]
Organisations are realising that an effective procurement function is no longer a ‘nice to have’ back-office function, but a sole entity to add genuine and tangible value to their businesses. Companies that oppose silo mentality and work to break down departmental barriers can make far better use of the procurement function, say Efficio experts and authors […]
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