After almost 18 months of disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses across the UK are now faced with a new challenge – the ‘pingdemic’ – caused by the government test and trace system forcing workers into self-isolation. The reality is, however, that this seems to just be the latest in a long line of issues […]
Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct, House of Fraser, and designer fashion chain Flannels, has said it is holding discussions about transitioning the chief executive role to Michael Murray, who is currently Frasers Group’s head of elevation. Murray began assisting Ashley with personal property deals after meeting his daughter in 2011. He then began working […]
As a business owner or leader, it's natural to want the very best for the company, and part of that often involves making sure your employees are doing the best job they possibly can. However, there’s a fine line between supporting and encouraging your employees and micromanaging them. Micromanagement is a term that holds negative […]
Marianna Zangrillo and Thomas Keil explore the pressures faced by CEOs in their first 100 days. In 2009, the Wall Street Journal published an article on the folly of the first 100 days of leadership, indicating that in politics, the term has been an unreliable indicator for US presidential success. 12 years later, President Biden […]
On 29 July, after a bumpy few months and a fair share of troubled headlines, Robinhood founders Vlad Tenev, 34 and Baiju Bhatt, 36 each sold around $50 million worth of stock. The mobile-friendly discount brokerage, which pioneered commission-free stock trades, generated a profit of just under $2 billion in its public market debut. Following […]
It is undeniable that luck and chance play a role in shaping success in life. Everyone can name countless examples of chance occurrences and happy coincidences in their own lives. The question is, however, just how big a role does luck actually play. Whether chance presents someone with a good opportunity or not is not […]
Moeller currently stands as vice chairman and chief operating officer of Procter & Gamble. As well as becoming CEO, Moeller will take over as the company’s president, a title which is currently held by Taylor. Moeller graduated from Cornell University in 1986 and later received an M.B.A from the same institution in 1988. Since then, […]
Wayne Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Encompass, explains what pKYC is, why it is yet to materialise, and how businesses can reap the its benefits. Most organisations are embarking on digital transformation programmes to build better customer relationships and have already changed due diligence processes drastically, with a majority already committed to taking a digital […]
Alister Esam, innovator, investor and CEO, explains how he was able to transform both his old company and his life through developing and applying processes. As the ultimate driver of high standards, inevitably you’re drawn into correcting and spotting little things day-to-day. You probably set reminders to check up on the jobs you want to […]
The past 18 months have forced countless organisations around the world to change the way they work day-to-day, and for many, it seems the workplace as we once knew it has been transformed forever. So, as lockdown restrictions begin to lift in some countries, there is some debate about whether teams really should return to […]
Dr Penny Pullan, Author of "Making Workshops Work: Creative Collaboration for Our Time", explains how workshops can build on the best practices of the past as well as overcome new barriers. During lockdowns, huge numbers of staff learned how to use virtual technology to interact with colleagues. The only way of meeting was via technology. […]
Mikell’s appointment as CFO and senior vice president follows a shakeup of Exxon’s board by activist investor Engine No.1 due to concerns over the energy giant’s corporate culture and its financial performance. Mikells will be the first woman and outsider to join Exxon Mobil’s management committee. Mikells is set to join Exxon from September after […]
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