Yet, according to the Conference Board’s C-Suite Outlook 2022, less than 40% of CEOs believe they are well prepared to meet challenges posed by a major crisis related to inflation, cybersecurity, supply chain disruptions or climate change. In this environment, how can CEOs rise to the challenges of the “next normal,” as well as take […]
Organisations in both the public and private sector are never far from a crisis, whether that’s press exposure of inappropriate partying, to coping with pandemics, extreme weather and geopolitical upheavals. On Monday you might be dealing with staff shortages due to a rail strike, and by Friday a reputational crisis could have flared up out […]
Dyslexia influences as many as 1 in 5 people and is a genetic difference in an individual’s ability to learn and process information. As a result, dyslexic individuals have valuable strengths that they bring to the workplace – we are naturally curious and highly creative with an ability to unconventionally connect the dots and think […]
Annie Button, professional content writer and branding aficionado, explores how hiring an apprentice can boost a businesses value and profits. Apprentices may be overlooked by many businesses, but they offer countless benefits to companies in a range of sectors. From boosting staff morale to improving productivity, taking on trainees can also help to increase profits […]
Claire Rychlewski, SVP, EMEA at Kinaxis, explains the importance of businesses having a resilient supply chain. From the clothes we wear to the devices that allow us to watch our favourite content, all the consumer products we use come to us via a supply chain process. As such, businesses rely on efficient supply chain operations […]
Without much forewarning, leaders have had to make strategic decisions which on one hand affect their immediate P&L and on the other will affect the long term corporate strategic direction. Pulling out of a market or identifying new business partners to guarantee supply and delivery normally require careful consideration and long decision-making times. Following the […]
What The Research Shows The new industry-wide research report, titled the Ambition Index, has highlighted that 37% of UK businesses have investment plans in place, compared to 26% before the pandemic - a strong sign that business confidence is picking up. Private equity deals in the UK, both in terms of deal volume and value, […]
Danni Rush, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Incentives and Virgin Experience Days and Virgin Experience Gifts, discusses the importance of making employees feel appreciated. Celebrated in March, Employee Appreciation Day is a great time for businesses to focus on showing their team appreciation including rolling out rewards in recognition of all their hard work. But […]
Looking for a job can be challenging if you don't know where to start. Most people search and apply for job titles that align with their career goals. However, if you focus more on the skills you have during your job search, you'll be able to apply to ones that align better with your skillset. […]
When comparing graduate degrees, the MBA is considered the best degree for return on investment, according to an analysis in the Wall Street Journal of federal student loan data. While just 6% of law degree programmes had borrowers who were out-earning their degree-related debt two years out, the article found that 98% of MBA programmes […]
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 […]
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