With 2018 behind us, it feels like so long ago that some of the year’s biggest stories have gone by and faded into obscurity—though some have had such a piercing impact that we still feel the rippling effect to this day. As we begin the new year, it’s time to look back over some of […]
2018 was an auspicious year, the first when those born at the turn of the century reached adulthood. Generation Z, those in their late teens to mid-twenties, has grown up in a truly connected society and that’s had a profound impact on their outlook. These individuals have a very different sense of self and set […]
Today, competition can seemingly come from any geography or sector, and customer loyalty can dissolve in a click. Given this rapidly changing landscape, smart corporate leaders are increasingly looking to design as a crucial source of differentiation. What exactly do we mean when we talk about “design?” Well, much like “analytics” and “big data,” design […]
Most business leaders I speak to are investing heavily in digital transformation. In today’s world, it’s a given – no-one wants to get left behind. But it’s a complex task and organisations often struggle with it. According to a recent Econsultancy report, only one in five (21%) executives believe their CEO sets a clear digital […]
Flexible working is increasingly in demand. It’s high on the list of preferred benefits for many UK workers and something CEOs keen to improve employee retention and increase engagement in 2019 should consider. Research from XpertHR revealed that almost all organisations offer some sort of flexible working arrangements, such as variable start and finish times, […]
With the twists and turns of the political landscape, providing an opener for the dramas to come in Westminster in 2019, it came as no surprise that Ipsos Mori’s annual ranking of the most and least trusted professions placed politicians at the bottom of the list.
Business growth comes in many different forms. When we think of growth, we most logically think of adding things on – building a business through organic growth, acquisition or merger. But in fact, divestment is also a legitimate, in many cases necessary, and much-pursued route to growth. Practised well, it can be extremely fruitful, but […]
Today’s leaders face a number of challenges. The commercial challenges are often clear to see and the responses they demand, such as innovation, efficiency and adaptability, are generally well understood. However, one of the biggest challenges for today’s leaders is managing their people strategies. Unsurprisingly, C-level executives will continue to prioritise the development of next-generation […]
Why the Agricultural Sector Needs to be at the Centre of Governmental Plans as we Move Swiftly Towards a Digital Economy Today, approximately 795 million people across the globe do not have access to enough food to live a healthy and sustainable life. The majority of these people live in underdeveloped countries, with Asia and […]
Martijn de Lange is the CEO of Hermes, the second largest carrier in the UK delivering more than 330 million parcels on behalf of 80% of the UK’s top retailers, including Next, ASOS, John Lewis, Arcadia Group and boohoo. Martijn was born in Holland and has lived and worked in the UK for the past […]
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