Prevailing wisdom holds that banks are officious and sluggish, while tech startups are quick and nimble. The two business models–and those who work within them–have little in common. Prevailing wisdom is wrong: in reality, the skills necessary to be successful in both spaces often overlap. Last year, after 15 years at Morgan Stanley, I made […]
CEOs all have one eye on Brexit. That seems to be the consensus when looking at what the heads of the largest multi-national corporations are saying in the media. We are now six months away from the deadline for negotiations at the end of March 2019, and the reality of keeping a foot in the […]
Head to your local VW dealership and you’ll have so many well-known Volkswagen vehicles to choose from covering a variety of tastes and suiting an abundance of needs, including the Polo, Golf and Passat to name just a few iconic models. However, you may not realise that the Group also owns seven other famous car […]
Whilst many might already be familiar with the beautiful coastline of southern France, few will have heard of the Tarn region in Occitanie. Unsurprisingly, over 74% of visitors to the region hail from France itself. The Tarn indeed remains an authentic affair away from the crowds, making it the perfect destination for those looking for […]
A new joint report published by Cranfield School of Management and Dun & Bradstreet investigates the level of supply chain risk faced by European companies with international supplier relationships. The report uses four key metrics – supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk - to assess overall supply chain risk […]
Environmentally-friendly aircraft, ride-sharing and the ability to fly when and where you want: these are the expectations of Millennials when it comes to flying, according to a new survey recently published by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). The survey, ‘Expanding Horizons: How Millennials see the Future of Business Aviation’, was published in cooperation with […]
Fancy getting away from the city this weekend? Better yet, fancy getting away from the city this weekend while enjoying a hassle free journey, and travelling in unparalleled luxury? Thankfully, a weekend away travelled by private jet is becoming an increasingly tangible experience given the rise in initiatives such as Jet Smarter, who aim to […]
Research results released by BlackLine reveal that accountants working at large UK organisations recognise the value of data as being, on average, worth 31% of revenue or, in real terms, £15.5 million for large UK companies. The survey was conducted with CFOs, Finance Directors and accountants in the UK, US, France, Germany and Australia. It […]
ECA International (ECA) recently revealed that the UK is now one of the cheapest countries in Europe for overseas employers according to its latest global Cost of Living Index. London has fallen to 139th most expensive city in the world, dropping 36 places in 12 months, putting it behind Athens (137th), Rio (120th), Dublin (82nd) […]
A survey of 400 talent leaders in seven European countries has highlighted 42% of talent leaders think the shortage of specific skills is the biggest challenge within their talent acquisition strategy, which is affecting productivity and profit. 29% of talent leaders believe that the retention of new starters is their biggest challenge impacting productivity. 27% […]
Spain’s constitutional crisis, triggered by Catalonia’s push for independence, is an “alarm call for global investors,” warns the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations. The founder and CEO of deVere Group, Nigel Green, is speaking out after the Spanish central government looks set to begin the process of taking direct control over […]
The cost of materials has increased since the currency fluctuations which has made construction waste savings a real priority for many in the construction industry. As a result of the June’s referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU, the construction industry is facing uncertain times. This uncertainty has begun to have an impact with a […]
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