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Here’s How and Why More Women in the Boardroom Is a Good Thing
In most boardrooms, the majority of directors are male. This comes down to outdated biases and a lack of understanding around the benefits of gender diversity.
The Importance of Spoken Word in an Increasingly Digital Workplace
Should CEOs be encouraging more interaction between employees and putting in place initiatives that sharpen presentation, networking and collaborative skills rather than relying on technology?
Does Being Good-Looking Make You a More Electable CEO?
Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron and Enrique Peña Nieto. All three have two very similar characteristics in common. They all hold high political office and all are considered by many to be good-looking. Is this a simple coincidence or could…
The 10 Most Inspirational Business Books for 2019
As the new year is upon us, so are New Year resolutions, the lists of goals we want to achieve, and a clear outline of what we want to do next.
Knowing Your Worth in 2019
The average person spends around 2,000 hours a year at work, it takes up more time than anything else in someone’s life.
Personal Assistants Are Vital for Good Mental Health
Business leaders without the support of a PA are at higher risk of stress, long-hours and mental health issues, according to new research by Tiger Recruitment.
Divestment as a Strategy for Organisational Growth
Business growth comes in many different forms. When we think of growth, we most logically think of adding things on – building a business through organic growth, acquisition or merger. But in fact, divestment is also a legitimate, in many…
Five Leadership Trends to Watch in 2019
Today’s leaders face a number of challenges. The commercial challenges are often clear to see and the responses they demand, such as innovation, efficiency and adaptability, are generally well understood. However, one of the biggest…
How Open Data can Address World Hunger
Why the Agricultural Sector Needs to be at the Centre of Governmental Plans as we Move Swiftly Towards a Digital Economy
Today, approximately 795 million people across the globe do not have access to enough food to live a healthy and…
Hermes UK: The Best Technology, Culture and Strategy to Lead
Martijn de Lange is the CEO of Hermes, the second largest carrier in the UK delivering more than 330 million parcels on behalf of 80% of the UK’s top retailers, including Next, ASOS, John Lewis, Arcadia Group and boohoo. Martijn was born in…