Leadership

A Divided US Fed Means That Investors Need to Stay Diversified

September 23, 2019

Last week's rate cut and the accompanying statement from the US Federal Reserve mean that investors must stay fully invested and diversified if they’re serious about building and safeguarding their wealth.

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A Second Chance: How a CEO Can Bounce Back After Being Fired

September 19, 2019

Turnover among CEOs at the world’s 2,500 largest companies hit a record high of 17.5% in 2018 according to PwC research, 3% higher than 2017 and well above the norm for the last decade. While some of these departures were voluntary, others were not.

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Why Protecting IP Is Fundamental to Business Success

September 18, 2019

From individual machine parts to revolutionary new product designs, too often those behind an original design forget to ensure their intellectual property is protected.

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What Do Potential Employees Prioritise When Job Hunting?

September 18, 2019

By 2025, millennials (generation Y) will make up approximately 75% of the worldwide, occupying a growing number of leadership roles in the workplace. 74% of this generation also believe that their workplace is more innovative when the culture is more inclusive.

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Why You Should Consider Giving Employees a Stake in Your Business

September 17, 2019

Employees owning shares in the company that they work for isn’t a new concept. In fact, in 1950 the ownership of the John Lewis Partnership was passed to trustees to benefit those who worked for the business.

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What Can Jack Ma’s Departure Teach Us About Succession Planning?

September 16, 2019

Last week Jack Ma stepped down as head of Alibaba, one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies.

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When Is It Right For A Business Owner To Borrow Against Their Own Home?

September 13, 2019

Starbucks founders Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegel and Gordon Bowker famously built their $79 billion dollar coffee empire on the back of taking out a small loan, so when is the right time as CEO to take out a loan to grow your business?

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Equality 2.0: Rethinking the Role of Tech in Achieving Global Equality

September 13, 2019

Growth can never be truly sustainable until it is built on a foundation of equality. Now is the moment to take a more pro-active approach.

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What Are NGOs Saying About You?

September 12, 2019

NGOs are at the forefront of corporate social movement. If a company is not adhering to regulatory compliance or social responsibilities, NGOs will shout about it.

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The Celebrity Executive Officer

September 11, 2019

What are the leadership skills and attributes you need to sit in the big chair at the very top of an organisation? How should you spend your time?

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Jack Ma’s Resignation: Business’s Loss Could Be Society’s Gain

September 11, 2019

Whilst many may still be reeling from the news that Jack Ma is leaving Alibaba at 55, his departure from the corporate world opens another door: one to his philanthropy.

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Nissan CEO Steps Down After Admitting to Being Overpaid

September 10, 2019

The CEO of Nissan, Hiroto Saikawa, is stepping down just days after he admitted to being improperly overpaid and potentially abusing internal procedures. Nissan has suffered a scandal over past 12 months with the Japanese car manufacturer rocked by the bitter departure of its chairman Carlos Ghosn, also over alleged financial misconduct, although Saikawa’s indiscretions […]

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