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Modern Chief Executives: overstretched, overworked, everyone wants a piece of them. Their work/life balance tilts dramatically towards work. They operate in a world of increasing uncertainty, often overseeing a business model of staggering…

While there are many great benefits to hybrid and virtual working, these new ways of working can cause feelings of isolation which carry costs for both employees and businesses. So what are the signs to look out for and what can you do…

Julie Lock, commercial director at workforce management solutions provider Mitrefinch, lists out some of the dos and don’ts when it comes to managing employees who have started their own business project. A new study has revealed that 25…

By Melissa Parrish, VP Group Director, and Sarah Dawson, Researcher, Forrester Research

Business leaders are increasingly beginning to recognise that company culture has an important role to play when it comes to organisational success and driving retention of talent.

While business has contributed to the mass destruction of our resources, it also holds the key to the solutions. Therefore, the call to business is necessary as corporations are in fact some of the largest economies in the world,…

In this article Michael Viertler, Senior Partner McKinsey Marketing & Sales will discuss the four ways digital and analytics can drive successful change and the pitfalls to avoid. Few business leaders would dispute the fact…

Appointing a female CEO has a significantly positive effect on non-family firms’ performance, but a negative impact on family businesses, according to new research from emlyon business school.

Gad Elkin, Vice President of UK & Ireland at F5 Networks, discusses the ways in which the C-suite should be redefined in order to achieve the best business strategies.   Most major strategic shifts tend to happen at board level,…

There is mounting pressure for listed businesses to be more transparent in their practices.

In a health-conscious society, we are increasingly aware of our lifestyles and the importance of trying to stay healthy. Below Conor McArdle of Brighter Business, delves into the benefits of exercise for all busy CEOs. For many workers…

Data is everywhere in society and while big data is predicted to grow ten-fold over the next seven years, it brings a raft of opportunities and challenges for businesses across a variety of sectors. When used effectively, data facilitates…