Secrets of Success

Gender Pay Gap Reporting: Why We Need More Women at the Top

September 25, 2018

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 […]

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8 Top Tips on Getting Your First Chair Role

September 14, 2018

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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Managing Corporate Expenses: Bad Habits and How to Avoid Them

September 13, 2018

We are all guilty of a few bad habits, both at home and at work. In the office, bad habits often manifest themselves in ways related to key systems and processes which can, in turn, undermine productivity. Below Darren Upson, VP of Small Business Europe at Soldo, talks CEO Today through the complexities of managing […]

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5 Considerations When Buying Property as an Investor

September 10, 2018

For many people, investing in property is a secure place to place their cash during a time when interest on savings remains low and mortgages are relatively cheap. Some investors buy to let while others choose fixer-uppers to renovate and sell quickly. No matter what type of property investor you aspire to be, here is a quick guide to […]

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The Power of Consumer Rights and the Fight Against Volkswagen

September 4, 2018

Consumers put a vast amount of trust into big brands, and we have faith that they’re providing us with a quality product or service. In a recent class action however, Volkswagen have been in quite a debacle with customers over its ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal, bringing to light certain consumer rights issues, as discussed below by […]

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Transformational Leadership: What It Is and How You Can Put It into Action

September 3, 2018

How do you and your managers lead their staff? There is a host of leadership styles that we can adopt in the workplace. However, some work far better than others. So, how do you know which is the best for your organisation? Many employers and supervisors are getting on board with a form of leadership […]

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Wilsonart: A Global Footprint in Engineered Surface Solutions

August 31, 2018

Timothy J. O’Brien is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, leading all aspects of the $1.4 billion, 5,000+ employee global enterprise. Below, Timothy tells us about Wilsonart’s roots, accomplishments and the impact that new technology has on the development of engineered surfacing solutions. What has been Wilsonart’s greatest achievement that […]

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Corporate Lobbies: The Power of a First Impression

August 31, 2018

Visitors can feel the culture the moment they walk in the door to your offices. Worth £193 billion annually to the UK economy, face-to-face business remains king, so how can UK business owners make every visit to their organisation memorable for the right reasons? From the latest nature-inspired design techniques to smart technologies to deliver […]

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IC Universal Legal: Microfinancing and M&A

August 31, 2018

Equipped with varied experience across diverse sectors, Kavitha Vijay, the Senior Partner of IC Universal Legal, was instrumental in the establishment of the Chennai office in 2006 and has been leading it since 2010. The firm has built a reputation as having a highly-regarded global presence through its affiliation with Chugh LLP, a full-service law […]

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Succession: If Not Better Than You, You Failed!

August 31, 2018

In our 30 years of working with clients all over the globe, there’s one very important conversation that rarely comes up – but it should. And while it’s not talked about, it plays out in front of us. As outsiders, we can see it so plainly: It’s the ultimate “who’s who” throughout your organisational structure, […]

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Innovation Vs Tradition

August 31, 2018

Is there any one way to lead? Unfortunately, things just aren’t that simple. There are too many different strategies to count, and then the question arises: is it better to stick to traditional techniques or innovate with something more modern? The tried-and-true or the experimental? With their own takes on the matter, we hear from […]

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Innovation in a Flash: Yuichi Ishizuka, CEO of Canon (EMEA)

August 31, 2018

Yuichi Ishizuka began his Canon career in 1981 with the Camera Division and has since served in a variety of roles, most recently as President & COO of Canon USA. He’s spent 33 years of his career in North America which has given him a unique perspective on the importance of Canon’s international business and […]

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