A new study by communications firm Mattison Public Relations on the gender pay gap has revealed that only one of the fifty highest paid directorships on the board of the UK’s FTSE 100 companies is held by a woman. The survey found Emma Walmsley, CEO of pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline, is the only female representative on […]
In the ever-changing world of business, it can be hard to find time to relax, re-evaluate and reflect upon the challenges you’re facing on both a personal and professional level. Such pressures make taking a hard-earned break over the summer season all the more important, with a chance to recharge and get back to your […]
Organisations tend to evaluate their success by performance metrics. These metrics capture tangible, measurable outputs — how much, how fast, how profitably — that connect directly to the bottom line or ROI. But as most CEOs know, performance, no matter how you measure it, depends on something less often quantified: executive effectiveness. And given the […]
Helen Connolly, who has been at New Look since 2020 as chief commercial officer, will now step into the role. She has previously served as chief executive at women’s clothing brand Bonmarche and as head of buying at Dorothy Perkins. In a company press release, Connolly said, “It’s a privilege to be taking on the […]
The Great Resignation has made it clear that employees at all levels are reevaluating their lives and their priorities – and are willing to walk out the door if necessary. What’s an organisation that’s looking to retain its valuable professionals to do? The solution for organisations is leading with heart. So, how can an organisation […]
Retail giant B&M Bargains has promoted its chief financial officer Alex Russo to the role of chief executive following Simon Arora’s decision to step down. Russo, who joined B&M in October 2020, has previously held senior leadership positions at supermarkets Asda and Tesco. Russo’s appointment to CEO follows a thorough assessment and external benchmarking process […]
Evolution is the long game. If the universe has been in existence for approximately 13.8 billion years, our modern ancestors developed about 200,000 years ago. And yet in that tiny speck of time, we have become the dominant species on earth and are the most complex species known. From our physical capabilities to our mental […]
Most of us aren't comfortable with uncertainty - we're hardwired to dislike it. According to research, people experience more feelings of stress when faced with an uncertain outcome than they do when they're confident of a negative outcome. As soon as we're unsure what comes next, our instinct is to restore a feeling of certainty as […]
The need to adapt to constant change is perhaps the only certainty in today’s business climate. Black swan events such as the 2008 financial crisis or the global Covid-19 pandemic, have meant that the past is no longer a safe basis for predicting the future. During the pandemic, we saw fast, radical change in action […]
I think that you might be so sure that you're one in a million, that sometimes you forget that out there, you're just one in 11. In other words, good teammates can put ego to one side and focus on achieving success as a collective. This applies to almost anyone. But it especially applies to […]
Monte Williams knows his purpose in life is to add value to the lives of others. His mission in life is to inspire passion through the leadership of self and others. To that end, he is the CEO and Founder of ALEU | The Leadership Development Company. Their aim is to help professionals to lead themselves more effectively so they can add the most value to their companies. Monte engages, empowers, and coaches the world’s best leaders on how to build the high performing teams, scalable organisational structures, and ensure their workforce is prepared to deliver best-in-class experiences through every touchpoint of the customer journey while consistently identifying new ways to create efficiencies at scale in a sustainable way.
Still plagued by rampant resignations at the tail-end of the pandemic, many companies are scrambling for ideas to help improve their employee retention. Employee recognition programs are among the most popular solutions, considering that a lack of appreciation is often cited as the most important reason workers are quitting and looking for other work. Indeed, […]
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