When COVID-19 hit, we saw a huge rush for laptops and smartphones to enable home working, so much so that it contributed to a global shortage of computer chips. However, this drive for mobility has not been matched by an equally fervent drive for security - and many companies are still to carry out the […]
What has been encouraging is the increasing flexibility and accessibility that the evolution of the digital and virtual world has afforded women. This has provided access to education and professional jobs that, in the past, were just not there. At the top of organisations, we see that the presence of women on boards, particularly in […]
The 8th March is International Women’s Day (IWD), an important annual celebration of social, economic, cultural and political achievements made by women throughout history. The idea grew out of the US labour movement at the turn of the last century with women campaigning for the right to better pay and hours and the right to […]
The shadow secretary for women and equalities, Anneliese Dodds, said the research demonstrates that women are key to a stronger economy. She also accused the government of ignoring the needs of women throughout the covid-19 pandemic. “When you’ve got more engagement from women, when women are in the driving seat to the extent they should […]
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we spoke to female entrepreneurs, leaders, and business authors to hear the number one piece of advice they would give to their younger self when they first started out. Connect with others Dr Joan van den Brink, Executive Coach, management consultant and author of The Three Companions […]
To spot hidden conflict, watch out for these warning signs: Too much harmony over a prolonged period. This could be symptomatic of avoidance to voice concerns in ‘the room’, especially if it’s about you. Moaning in private about others rather than to others. This tells you the team doesn’t feel safe enough to address each […]
Twitter’s offices will begin to reopen from 15 March, CEO Parag Agrawal announced in a tweet. However, he also said that employees will never be forced to return to Twitter’s newly opened offices after the company promised in October 2020 that it would allow remote working permanently. “Wherever you feel most productive and creative is […]
At a time when inflationary pressures mean real wages are falling, and staff shortages are rife in many industries, many employers simply can’t afford to increase salaries. So, what else can they do to recruit and retain staff? Some industry sectors are struggling more than others to find the right people to fill posts, particularly […]
As more companies across the UK sign up for a four-day working week trial, excitement for the pilot scheme has reached employees and workplaces across the country. The trials in Iceland and Scotland have performed well, particularly as workers have reported a dramatic increase in their personal wellbeing. Businesses who have introduced the scheme have […]
Oil giant Shell has announced it will exit its joint ventures with Russian energy giant Gazprom, just a day after BP said it planned to divest its nearly 20% stake in the Russian oil company Rosneft. Shell’s decision will see the oil giant pull out of its 27.5% stake in Gazprom, its 50% stake in […]
Even as a child, Karl Lagerfeld, who was born in 1933, reports being told he was unique. With a characteristic lack of humility, he admitted: “And I probably believed it, too.” Lagerfeld shows up at school in tailored jackets, an impeccable shirt with a starched collar and a silk tie. Later, he took up bodybuilding, […]
Samia has lived in seven different countries on three continents and travelled extensively, having witnessed social and economic disparity and substantial planetary ecosystem changes. It is through this lens of experience that she views complex contemporary issues and recognises the importance of empowering those around her. She is especially interested in enabling the Sustainability agenda […]
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