Donald Trump’s dark moods are hitting the headlines on an almost daily basis, with reports of a White House in chaos and employees struggling to cope with a volatile and unpredictable leader. Dr Nadine Page, Ashridge Executive Education at Hult International Business School, here talks to CEO Today about the ‘dark side’ leaders can often […]
With Christmas just around the corner, spirits are raised but performance not often enough. Below Jason Downes, Managing Director of Powwownow, is a firm believer that you get back what you give when it comes to rewarding employees and increased motivation. Christmas can be a notoriously difficult time for businesses, with increased workloads, higher absence […]
Following the UK Autumn Budget last week, with no mention of any intention to fiddle with pensions, CEO Today hears from David Brooks, a specialist at Broadstone, on the 2018 prospects for work place pensions and beyond. Despite a quiet Budget, as far as pensions were concerned, the political risk on pensions remains significant. This […]
The first ever electronic printer was the EP-101, invented by Epson and was sold in masses in 1968. 50 years ahead, we now have the privilege of 3D printing, which opens a whole new realm to businesses. Fernando Hernandez, European MD at XYZprinting, here speaks to CEO Today about the true prospects of 3D printing in the […]
Research from social development charity, the Greg Secker Foundation, has revealed 54% of UK respondents believe UK businesses should be required to give a percentage of their annual profits to charity by law, outlining a strong moral obligation for businesses within the UK. The research – conducted among over 2,000 UK adults (+18) – questioned […]
Russell Smith, of Russell Smith Chartered Accountants, discusses for CEO Today the results of a poll run by his firm, and questions the current focus on Brexit politics. I have always argued that Brexit was an economic decision fought on political grounds. While the majority locked their gaze on immigration and changes in governing policy, […]
Below Francis Kean, Executive Director, and Alasdair Wood, Director, at Finex, Willis Towers Watson, discuss what the latest SMCR changes mean for businesses, and how there needs to be a universal improvement in business culture. The Senior Managers and Certification regime (SMCR) came into effect for the UK’s banking industry on 7th March 2016 and will be […]
Below Darrell Polden, Group Service and Technical Director at Altodigital, talks to CEO Today about the benefits of unified communications, the rewards and considerations therein, and generally how it works. Unified communications (UC) has always been about integrating to drive efficiencies. The approach brings together a raft of different communications methods, including telephones, instant messaging, […]
According to new research by Kit Out My Office, 72% of offices in the UK allow music to be played and 59% of those have had arguments over the choice of music. Raising morale (46%) and productivity (31%) were the main reasons given by employers for allowing music to be played in the office. Despite […]
As of April 1st 2016, UK employers are legally obliged to pay staff who are over the age of 25 a minimum National Living Wage. The hourly rate was set at £7.50 for all employees aged 25 and over, a 30p increase on the previous £7.20 hourly rate. The National Minimum Wage still applies to […]
According to the latest Salary Trends Report by ECA International (ECA), UK employees in the private sector are expected to see a real salary increase of just 0.2% in 2018, the equivalent of approximately £4.41 a month (£53 pa) for the average worker¹ before tax. This keeps the UK at the bottom of the salary […]
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