Leadership

Reopening for Business in a Post-COVID-19 World

May 28, 2020

Employers have an obligation to protect their staff’s wellbeing at work and business owners must plan accordingly and implement measures to limit the risk of infection. Here are some of the steps businesses can follow to make the transition as safe as possible and provide staff with the confidence they need to return to work. […]

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How Diversity & Inclusion Will be Affected by COVID-19

May 28, 2020

A quick Google search will return study findings from McKinsey - companies with greater racial and ethnic diversity are 35% more likely to have financial returns above their industry average, and Boston Consulting Group - companies with more diverse management teams have 19% higher revenues due to innovation. Aside from the moral case, the evidence […]

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The New Normal: Getting Back to Business

May 28, 2020

While COVID-19 provided a catalyst for many UK businesses to rapidly change the way they work, employers should use the current lockdown as an opportunity to start planning for the end of self-isolation and a ‘new normal’ in working practices.

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4 Things CEOs Must Consider to ‘COVID-Secure’ Their Company

May 27, 2020

Many organisations have struggled and floundered during the initial peak of the virus. Yet business leaders continue to face unprecedented challenges. Even those who have weathered the storm so far have now discovered the critical importance of taking decisive, proactive measures to inspire confidence in customers, staff, and shareholders alike.

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How Business Leaders Can Cut Costs and Drive Recruitment Efficiency

May 27, 2020

Many businesses have put recruitment on hold during the current pandemic in light of the uncertainty that the COVID-19 outbreak has cast over the economic future. Yet, when the lockdown eases and business ‘as near normal as possible’ resumes, many will once again need to turn their thoughts to the hiring process.

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The Future of Work Is Here: Now Is the Time to Seize the Moment

May 22, 2020

Through the mass introduction of remote working and the newfound prevalence of the daily news cycle, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought permanent changes that must be adapted to.

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Now More Than Ever, the CEO Cannot Be Elusive

May 20, 2020

Our way of life has changed in ways that were unimaginable just months ago. The world is facing its biggest challenge since World War II. Millions of people are now working from home, adapting to new ways of life.

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The Essentialness of Business Continuity While Working Remotely

May 19, 2020

Now that remote working has become the new normal for many companies, CEOs have an opportunity to make their business models more efficient – and ensure that they are well-prepared for future crises.

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5 Best Books for Understanding and Supporting Mental Health at Work

May 18, 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place 18-24 May and it could not come at a more relevant and important time. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are widespread – and business leaders and their staff are all feeling the pressure.

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4 CEOs Making Waves During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 15, 2020

While the threat posed by coronavirus is set to dominate 2020, the world’s most influential CEOs and business leaders have risen to the challenge of enduring the crisis, and some have even managed to thrive in it.

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Achieving Effective Communication in the Workplace

May 14, 2020

While CEOs may achieve great success as individuals, none of them manage it entirely on their own. A strong workplace culture that facilitates a free exchange of idea is key for any organisation to thrive.

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Finding Purpose in a Crisis: Brands Must Show Their Humanity to Thrive

May 13, 2020

Brand purpose is bigger than just tokenistic messaging to drive profits. It’s about genuine commitment to a broader social context, and brands who've been slow in cottoning onto this shift are increasingly losing market share and impeding their business growth.

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