Insights - CEO Today

Should You Rent Or Buy Your Business Premises?

March 29, 2022

Gary Hemming, Commercial Lending Director at ABC Finance, shares some food for thought on whether you should rent or buy your business premises. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding on whether to rent or buy your business premises. Both options have their own set of benefits and disadvantages, and it can […]

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Do Recruiters Consciously Discriminate Based On Names?

March 29, 2022

Do employers consciously discriminate based on names? Of course some may, but a majority would be shocked if they were told that they do. A lot of discrimination is unconscious, but it exists, nonetheless. The fact is that while organisations want to attract and retain the best people, amidst a global struggle for talent, many […]

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How To Create A High-Performance Team

March 29, 2022

Ruth Kudzi, Founder of Optimus Coach Academy, explains how business leaders can create a high-performance team. What are high performing teams? These are characterised by a group of highly skilled and motivated people working towards a common goal. They are aligned with the larger vision and share the same values. They work effectively with clear […]

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Leadership In The Face Of Adversity

March 28, 2022

On February 24th, I faced one of the biggest leadership challenges of my career. While we had feared the inevitability of Putin dispatching Russian forces into Ukraine, it was impossible to fully anticipate the impact of this war and the resulting misdirected global attention. From challenges come lessons As the CEO of Stoli Group, an […]

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What Every SME Needs To Know About Backups And Compliance

March 28, 2022

The government’s UK Business Data Survey 2020 found that 83% of small businesses (10-49 employees) handle data from other sources than their employees. The cybersecurity threat facing SMEs as a whole is significant. In a recent report by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), 90% of SMEs surveyed found that cybersecurity issues would have […]

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3 Benefits Of Having Customer Service Software

March 28, 2022

Did you know that about 40% of customers in the USA reported ceasing business with companies that had poor customer service? This phenomenon is similar across the globe, with customers becoming increasingly particular about the post-purchase customer care of the companies. Businesses across the globe are in search of methods that enable them to effectively […]

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How To Take Your Business To The Next Level

March 25, 2022

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 […]

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6 Practical Tips For Sharpening Your Crisis Planning

March 25, 2022

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 […]

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1 in 5 Employees Are Dyslexic: How To Create A Dyslexia-Friendly Workplace

March 25, 2022

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 […]

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MacKenzie Scott Donates $3.8 Billion To 465 Charities

March 25, 2022

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, who was formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated $3.8 billion to 465 charities since June. She has chosen organisations that she believes “support the needs of underrepresented people from groups of all kinds.” In a Medium post, Scott said her donations are intended to support all types of […]

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Hiring An Apprentice: How Businesses Can Increase Value And Profits With Trainees

March 24, 2022

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 […]

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Next CEO Voices Stark Warning On Labour Shortages And Inflation

March 24, 2022

“We applaud the efforts the Chancellor has made to help out those most in need. But we are disappointed that the wider Government has done little or nothing within its powers to increase the underlying supply of goods, energy and skilled workers,” Next said. “It is important to recognise that Government interventions to ‘pay for’ […]

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