As the dust settles, GDPR should be a springboard for progress. Here Richard Acreman, Partner at WM Reply, discusses the challenges involved in complying with GDPR and how right now these challenges are presented as an opportunity to grow and succeed. For some companies, the words "post-GDPR" have come to be read as "post-apocalypse". Threats of […]
UK workers are more likely to treat themselves when they feel stressed rather than tackle the root cause, research has revealed. The Global Benefits Attitudes Study from Willis Towers Watson (WTW) found 69% of UK workers indulge themselves or use retail therapy to help them cope with stressful periods at work - but only 46% […]
Business continuity is not a choice that businesses or organisations should make, it should be a mandatory requirement. Below Jonathan Sharp, Director of Britannic Technologies, talks CEO Today through the challenges and complexities of committing to business continuity. Whatever the disaster is, whether it is something major like a terrorist or cyber security attack, severe […]
In a world where ideas and innovation go hand in hand for any business wanting to improve, it is crucial that companies of all sizes recognise that valuable new ways of thinking can come from anyone within a team, not just those at the highest level. Here Will Read, Founder and CEO of Sideways 6, […]
Companies are rushing to update their security protocols in line with GDPR and change the way they handle customer data to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for any transaction originating in EU member states. Businesses all over the world are impacted, and one industry that will need to pay close attention […]
The corporate risk map is becoming increasingly complex and board-level decision makers have never been more aware of the financial and reputational damage that can be caused by supply chain disruption. With back-end systems, processes and governance often falling short of expectations, it is essential for businesses to build a strong data foundation and adopt […]
You need to spend money to make money. A classic line you’ll have heard before no doubt. But there’s much truth behind it; according to Rafael Lourenco, EVP at ClearSale, the real value of a business lies beyond the importance of finances. The fraud prevention business grows more valuable by the day. The steady stream […]
While acquiring new customers is a priority for many businesses, it’s certainly not cheap. According to Invesp, it costs five times as much to attract a new customer than it does to keep an existing one. Despite this, only 18% of businesses prioritise customer retention over customer acquisition. Clearly, there’s a flaw in how businesses […]
Donald J. Trump, the 45th US President stepped into the oval office around 16 months ago. Some would argue his most controversial idea yet has been that of running for President, though of course many praise his election to US leader as a historic moment in the fight to ‘make America great again’. While Trump’s […]
This sentence has never been truer now that GDPR is in effect across the EU. Dileep Pisharody, Partner at Rosling King, delves into some of the business risks ahead, insurance renewals and the difficulties even larger tech firms can’t yet overcome. Much has already been written about the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and […]
Finance professionals say their companies are making greater investment in growth, including recruitment, than the same time last year, as businesses continue to gain confidence, according to research from Reed Accountancy & Finance. Reed Accountancy & Finance asked more than 500 UK finance leaders about the performance and investments of their companies in the past […]
Below Adam Tamburini, Senior Vice President International at e-shelter, explores the five biggest data challenges facing businesses and the consequences at stake if they are not addressed accordingly. Businesses have never needed their data kept securely more than now. Not only do companies have more confidential information stored than ever before and new levels of […]
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