April 2018 was the deadline for private and public organisations with more than 250 employees to report their gender pay gap. More than 10,000 employers provided details of their gender pay gap, and more than three-quarters of them paid men more than women, on average, during the 2017 reporting period. Just 14% of companies reported […]
Nowadays, having more than one job is becoming more popular, with a fifth of workers in the UK considering the opportunity — especially the millennial generation. The term ‘side hustle’ was originally coined in the 1950s and is defined as ‘a way to make money from your passion, interest or hobby’. However, it’s said that […]
You've got the qualifications and experience, you've written a CV that is guaranteed to wow any prospective employer but what about your outfit? Is it still important to dress for the job you want? Do dress codes at interviews still matter? It seems that the answer to these questions is a definite yes. Our confidence […]
As the Gates Foundation launches its report on progress in the fight against poverty, the philanthropist talks to Polly Toynbee about the challenges ahead. Gates discusses the US president's approach to foreign aid, sharing his hopes for Trump ‘as a human being who cares about other human beings’
For many organisations, the departure of a high-profile leader can leave a void which is difficult to fill. However, on Monday this week, Jack Ma gave the world a full year’s notice of his departure from Alibaba and detailed a solid succession plan. What can the rest of us learn from his attitude and his approach, asks […]
Despite concerns over Brexit and the impact that it will have on international investments, London remains the number one city in the world for foreign direct investment. In addition to this, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham have also featured in the top 20 cities highlighting the fact that the UK contains many geographical regions that have […]
It might not appear so at first, but there are synergies between business innovation and medical advances. As a medical professional, I am in awe at the great strides taken in medical research and treatment over the last few decades. There are a multitude of advancements from organ transplants through to IVF that are benefiting patients, and […]
Whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, there’s no question that Hong Kong is a world-class destination for big city sightseeing, easily accessible nature and a plethora of completely unique old-meets-new, East-meets-West experiences. Where to stay when the journey takes you to Hong Kong? Here are six of the city’s best hotels. Hotel VIC […]
Tesla Inc. is under investigation by the US Justice Department following a series of tweets posted by its CEO, Elon Musk. The probe was confirmed last night by Tesla, and follows a civil inquiry by securities regulators. The investigation comes after the controversial billionaire, who currently ranks number two in our Top 50 CEOs, announced […]
In Pakistan, China and the US are clashing over China's One Belt, One Road initiative. To understand what's at stake, it helps to take a look at why China is in Pakistan in the first place.
Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff, is buying highly-respected US magazine Time for £145.3 million ($190m). The magazine is currently owned by media group Meredith Corporation, who have been attempting to sell Time since they purchased its parent company Time Inc. 8 months ago. News broke last night that the Co-founders of CRM platform Salesforce.com, Marc Benioff […]
Joelle Warren, Executive Chair at Warren Partners has provided CEO Today with top tips for aspiring senior executives on how to gear up for and secure their first Chair role. Let’s jump straight in. Get onto the first rung of the ladder. Don’t worry about where you start – this is about getting hands-on experience and […]
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