Care in the workplace is something you don’t often hear executives discussing. It also isn’t something we routinely read about in business journals or the leadership literature. Tracy Kite, author of Love to Lead, leads the discussion below, on the over-proffessionlisation of the workplace. My own research suggests that the discourse on care in business […]
The modern workforce can now comprise of up to five generations. This new breed of multi-generational teams brings challenges to employers and managers, who must understand and oversee the needs and requirements of each generation to deliver great performance. Below CEO Today hears from Caroline Dunk, Director at the cda, with an in-depth discussion on managing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Employee retention is a serious problem for many companies worldwide. Providing an ideal workplace for each individual is difficult, but a comfortable space to come to work everyday, and enjoy it, starts with inclusivity. Below Betty Ng, Co-Author of ‘PO-LING POWER: Propelling Yourself and Others to Succes’s, and Founder & CEO of Inspiring Diversity, LLC, […]
It is undeniable that strong leadership, strategic focus and exceptional client service are critical to business success. However, a strong company culture is the backbone of any world-class organisation and should be the ultimate objective for every CEO. Particularly for a professional services organisation, which focuses on people and relationships, there is nothing more important than […]
An employee calling in sick to work is considered completely acceptable if it’s for a migraine, stomach bug or physical injury. But what about the days a member of staff is at work and although they’re not physically ill, mentally they are absent? It’s estimated that mental health-related presenteeism costs employers up to 3x the […]
There has been much discussion recently around inclusion and diversity in the workforce with high-profile campaigns such as the gender pay gap really driving the issue forward. The result has been a genuine effort and momentum to move towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce which is truly representative of a wider society. Here Sian Fisher, CEO of […]
UK workers are more likely to treat themselves when they feel stressed rather than tackle the root cause, research has revealed. The Global Benefits Attitudes Study from Willis Towers Watson (WTW) found 69% of UK workers indulge themselves or use retail therapy to help them cope with stressful periods at work - but only 46% […]
Stories shape our lives, and by extension, our personal and professional development. From the moment humans developed language capability, narratives have been our primary means of learning, socialising, and transmitting knowledge to one another. In fact, our brains are better wired to understand, remember, and tell stories than data, facts, and abstractions. In every culture […]
There is almost nothing that can effect a business quite like a decrease in productivity. A change in productivity from even the lowest level in the company can have an adverse effect on every level of the company up to even the management. This can affect not only the company's revenue and successes but also […]
Ripe with reports on sexual harassment, online media and television have been pushing the boundaries of openness on this matter with the hashtag #metoo. However, resorting to honesty on social media isn’t necessarily the correct policy when it comes to business place harassment. Here CEO Today hears from Caron Gosling, Special Counsel at Pillsbury Law, […]
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