Figures released by the Office for National Statistics reveal that the UK’s output per hour has declined in the third quarter of 2018. The news is likely to be unwelcome, if unsurprising for UK CEOs. After Japan, the UK is the worst performing member of the G7 when it comes to productivity. Our output is […]
Musgrave have 10 food brands across the island of Ireland and Spain, leading the way in both retail and wholesale markets. Six of those brands are consistent market leaders – SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak, Musgrave MarketPlace, Frank and Honest coffee and La Rousse Foods. Musgrave recently reported a third consecutive year of profit growth, with profit […]
Dr Andy Brown is the Co-founder and CEO of ENGAGE, a boutique research and consulting firm which helps organisations perform better by supporting them in the creation and leadership of an engaged workforce. ENGAGE works with large FTSE 100s and global brands, right through to smaller, investor-based, fast-growth start-ups. Every organisation, no matter their size, […]
With social media, corporate scandals can reach millions globally in a matter of seconds. The Allianz 2018 Risk Barometer lists reputational loss as the eighth most relevant global risk faced by companies.
In light of the recent events concerning Patisserie Valerie, what steps should a board of Directors take to ensure that the financial corporate governance of the business is robust?
When a mix of people from different backgrounds, with varying personalities, attitudes, values and beliefs come together in a workplace context, working together isn’t always easy. After all, we choose our friends but not our colleagues.
Mark Carney’s warning this morning that large parts of the economy are not ready for the Brexit deadline, regardless of the result, has sent shock-waves through the business community.
Activist investors have been in the news recently, with Edward Bramson’s activist investment fund making it clear that as one of Barclays’ biggest shareholders, it wants to have a say in future strategy and in appointing a new chairman.
The power of networking and the benefits of learning from your peers is no great secret. Since the dawn of time in business, we know as leaders ourselves, that building strong relationships with people is an extremely valuable use of time and in many cases is attributable to the growth and success of many organisations […]
We have heard these things many times: “it is all about the network” and “who you know matters more than what you know.” In today’s professional world, networking is the most important skill. People who can develop, scale, maintain and leverage a meaningful network are in short supply. Whether you are in sales, consulting, or […]
There are a number of different ways to run a business, and it takes a careful balance of different factors. Do you lead with your personality? Your sense of management? Honesty and humility, or being brash and bold? Lead with conscientiousness and care, or push the envelope unabashedly for the new and innovative? Whatever your […]
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