Companies that have embraced digital transformation are 26% more profitable than their average industry competitors. They also enjoy a 12% higher market valuation, according to the MIT Centre for Business. However, digital transformation can be an incredibly complex process. With that in mind, Terri Hiskey, Vice President, global product marketing for manufacturing at Epicor Software, […]
There’s no doubt that technology has added incredible efficiency to business processes. But we’ve all seen plenty examples of overpromising and underdelivering (such as the proverbial vaporware). How can you ensure that advancements in the accounting and finance industry actually drive better decision-making tactics for the business? Ed Gromann, CPO at Centage Corporation, explains for […]
Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, recently became the richest man in the world with his net worth just topping a staggering £68 billion. Already among the highest ranks of the business profession, Bezos joins a growing group of ‘superstar’ CEOS, like Richard Branson, Bill Gates and Ariana Huffington just to name a few. But […]
In the UK, only four percent of businesses manage to celebrate and survive past their 10th birthday, and given the recent high street turmoil, this number is likely set to drop further. As a result, we are witnessing an increasing number of businesses looking for turnaround and restructuring solutions and specialists to breathe new life […]
When Aileen Lee created the term ‘Unicorn’ to describe any privately held start-up valued at over $1 billion, she was speaking about their mythical rarity. But she could also have been talking about their mythical price tags. Below Will Lion at BBH Global delves into the process of valuing companies, and the rise and demise […]
Business plans – like all plans – can go awry when events beyond the control of the business owner disrupt the everyday routine. Such disruptions could be because of a dip in the economy, a natural disaster that creates havoc, a shift in the public’s buying habits, or new technology that can do what you […]
Last year, when Prime Minister Theresa May launched the UK government’s Industrial Strategy she said "a successful economy must be built on firm foundations", going on to list a number of factors that are required to create a stable base, including the availability of skills in the UK workforce. Bearing this in mind, the UK […]
This year, it’s clear that data has never been more important to both the digital economy and in the eyes of customers. As individuals have more rights over how their data is used thanks to GDPR, organisations have to be more careful than ever when it comes to the possession, effective protection and use of […]
Employee retention is a serious problem for many companies worldwide. Providing an ideal workplace for each individual is difficult, but a comfortable space to come to work everyday, and enjoy it, starts with inclusivity. Below Betty Ng, Co-Author of ‘PO-LING POWER: Propelling Yourself and Others to Succes’s, and Founder & CEO of Inspiring Diversity, LLC, […]
Anyone who has undertaken an intranet migration will know they are not always simple and can be fraught with issues from the logistics of transferring all historical content, to retraining and gaining employee engagement. It’s why businesses are often reluctant to undertake data migration unless absolutely necessary. However, ignoring the potential benefits can leave your […]
Over a third of employees (34%) worldwide think that their company doesn’t listen to their ideas for improving the business, according to new research released by idea management company, Sideways 6. The findings have been announced alongside the launch of Sideways 6’s inaugural State of Employee Ideas report, which explores how employees at all levels, […]
Finding that crucial work life balance is easy, but maintaining it is often where the challenges present. Is it actually achievable? Here CEO Today hears from Karen Meager and John McLachlan, Co-Founders of Monkey Puzzle Training, who explain the steps required to develop a healthy work life balance and keep it that way. We are […]
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