Leadership

Beauty & Health Go Hand in Hand

June 29, 2018

CEO Today had the pleasure to meet with Darrell Jacobs – Cofounder, Co-owner and CEO of Switzerland-based Clinic Lémanic. Back in 1998, Mr. Jacobs and Dr. Véronique Emmenegger (FMH), who is also Chief Doctor at the clinic, set up a small enterprise for skin treatments, which 20 years later has grown to become an internationally […]

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The Race to Space: Musk, Bezos & Branson

June 29, 2018

By Louisa Rochford First Mars, now the moon—Elon Musk isn’t the only one vying for space travel and the eventual colonisation of other planets in our galaxy. With Richard Branson also joining the fray, who will be the first? Is it possible, and what planet will we find ourselves inhabiting next? Elon Musk has been […]

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Successful Succession Planning: Too Little Too Late?

June 29, 2018

By Louisa Rochford How far do you plan ahead when it comes to your eventual departure? Were you to hand down the torch of leadership, who should be the one to take it? There are enumerable things to consider when it comes to choosing a successor: skill, fit, and trustworthiness to name a few—and with […]

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How Do You Get the Most from Your Apprentice?

June 29, 2018

Before we can think about how a business should operate an apprenticeship, it’s important to understand the true meaning behind what an apprenticeship actually is, and why people pick this route. Here Charlie Mullins OBE, the founder of Pimlico Plumbers, discusses how apprenticeships work and how employers can make the most of them. Charlie founded […]

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Now is the Time to Springboard Progress Through GDPR

June 28, 2018

As the dust settles, GDPR should be a springboard for progress. Here Richard Acreman, Partner at WM Reply, discusses the challenges involved in complying with GDPR and how right now these challenges are presented as an opportunity to grow and succeed. For some companies, the words "post-GDPR" have come to be read as "post-apocalypse". Threats of […]

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Workers Turn to Retail Therapy Instead of Tackling Cause of Stress

June 28, 2018

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% […]

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CEOs Need to Support a Business Continuity Strategy

June 27, 2018

Business continuity is not a choice that businesses or organisations should make, it should be a mandatory requirement. Below Jonathan Sharp, Director of Britannic Technologies, talks CEO Today through the challenges and complexities of committing to business continuity. Whatever the disaster is, whether it is something major like a terrorist or cyber security attack, severe […]

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5 Ways Engaging with Staff Ideas Can Improve Your Business

June 27, 2018

In a world where ideas and innovation go hand in hand for any business wanting to improve, it is crucial that companies of all sizes recognise that valuable new ways of thinking can come from anyone within a team, not just those at the highest level. Here Will Read, Founder and CEO of Sideways 6, […]

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Manufacturers Must Rethink Cybersecurity to Remain Compliant

June 22, 2018

Companies are rushing to update their security protocols in line with GDPR and change the way they handle customer data to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for any transaction originating in EU member states. Businesses all over the world are impacted, and one industry that will need to pay close attention […]

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Managing Risk: Is Your Data Telling You the Truth?

June 21, 2018

The corporate risk map is becoming increasingly complex and board-level decision makers have never been more aware of the financial and reputational damage that can be caused by supply chain disruption. With back-end systems, processes and governance often falling short of expectations, it is essential for businesses to build a strong data foundation and adopt […]

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Social vs Financial: Which Is the Real Value of a Business?

June 20, 2018

You need to spend money to make money. A classic line you’ll have heard before no doubt. But there’s much truth behind it; according to Rafael Lourenco, EVP at ClearSale, the real value of a business lies beyond the importance of finances. The fraud prevention business grows more valuable by the day. The steady stream […]

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How to Create a Customer for Life Strategy

June 15, 2018

While acquiring new customers is a priority for many businesses, it’s certainly not cheap. According to Invesp, it costs five times as much to attract a new customer than it does to keep an existing one. Despite this, only 18% of businesses prioritise customer retention over customer acquisition. Clearly, there’s a flaw in how businesses […]

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