In the current political and ecological climate, there is mounting pressure on businesses to achieve greater levels of sustainability from a variety of stakeholders. Not only do a massive 81% of consumers now prefer to buy from brands with a commitment to environmental sustainability, but it has also been shown that environmental, social and governance […]
One of the most painful aspects of growing a business are surprise shocks or accidents that hit the reputation, cash, profitability or business plans with such impact that it threatens the very future of the company and potentially the founder. Richard Branson’s risk-taking is legendary. He has said it is the essence of entrepreneurship to […]
In the past, corporate espionage and theft of intellectual and physical property were among the top security concerns for businesses, now the Internet of Things has its own security threats, and with net connectivity championing most of today’s business functions, the risk is high.
This month, executives of kitchen appliance manufacturer Whirlpool came forward and apologized for not opting to recall fire-prone dryers they had been selling for the last decade or so.
Loyalty schemes have become ubiquitous in modern business, largely because they can be implemented in some form within almost every industry. However, questions remain over the most effective way to run such a scheme.
New research reveals 97% of CEOs believe there is a role for purpose in an organisation, but just 29% believe it is most effective under their leadership.
Rapid advances in technology, changing attitudes to work, plus multigenerational and diversity trends are all contributing to a cultural shift in the workplace.
In a digital economy, the future role of CEO and CTO will be more closely intertwined as we see an increasing synergy between technology and business growth.
As we’ve learnt more about data science, it’s become increasingly clear that it could be the key to helping businesses unlock the detail in the data and, as a result, better understand productivity.
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