Nowadays, having more than one job is becoming more popular, with a fifth of workers in the UK considering the opportunity — especially the millennial generation. The term ‘side hustle’ was originally coined in the 1950s and is defined as ‘a way to make money from your passion, interest or hobby’. However, it’s said that […]
For many organisations, the departure of a high-profile leader can leave a void which is difficult to fill. However, on Monday this week, Jack Ma gave the world a full year’s notice of his departure from Alibaba and detailed a solid succession plan. What can the rest of us learn from his attitude and his approach, asks […]
Despite concerns over Brexit and the impact that it will have on international investments, London remains the number one city in the world for foreign direct investment. In addition to this, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham have also featured in the top 20 cities highlighting the fact that the UK contains many geographical regions that have […]
Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff, is buying highly-respected US magazine Time for £145.3 million ($190m). The magazine is currently owned by media group Meredith Corporation, who have been attempting to sell Time since they purchased its parent company Time Inc. 8 months ago. News broke last night that the Co-founders of CRM platform Salesforce.com, Marc Benioff […]
Joelle Warren, Executive Chair at Warren Partners has provided CEO Today with top tips for aspiring senior executives on how to gear up for and secure their first Chair role. Let’s jump straight in. Get onto the first rung of the ladder. Don’t worry about where you start – this is about getting hands-on experience and […]
We are all guilty of a few bad habits, both at home and at work. In the office, bad habits often manifest themselves in ways related to key systems and processes which can, in turn, undermine productivity. Below Darren Upson, VP of Small Business Europe at Soldo, talks CEO Today through the complexities of managing […]
Care in the workplace is something you don’t often hear executives discussing. It also isn’t something we routinely read about in business journals or the leadership literature. Tracy Kite, author of Love to Lead, leads the discussion below, on the over-proffessionlisation of the workplace. My own research suggests that the discourse on care in business […]
With the date that Britain leaves the EU edging ever closer, the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) recently launched The Brexit Wealth Index 2018. Based on research conducted across a sample of 2007 respondents - of which - 1,122 were nationally representative investors, the data outlines the wealth creation opportunities available to them post-Brexit. Providing […]
The modern workforce can now comprise of up to five generations. This new breed of multi-generational teams brings challenges to employers and managers, who must understand and oversee the needs and requirements of each generation to deliver great performance. Below CEO Today hears from Caroline Dunk, Director at the cda, with an in-depth discussion on managing […]
Last month, Parliament Street revealed that within the last year, commuters lost over 26,000 electronic devices on London’s Transport for London (TfL) network. Working on the go has become commonplace for many employees, but the security risks of mobile working are often overlooked. Below Jan van Vliet, VP and GM EMEA at Digital Guardian, discusses […]
For many people, investing in property is a secure place to place their cash during a time when interest on savings remains low and mortgages are relatively cheap. Some investors buy to let while others choose fixer-uppers to renovate and sell quickly. No matter what type of property investor you aspire to be, here is a quick guide to […]
Years ago, the idea of a marketer becoming a business leader was farfetched. Below CEO Today hears from Jamie Anderson, President, EMEA at Marketo, who discusses the evolution of CMOs to the positions of CEO, and the next generation of business leaders. Marketing has shifted from cost centre to revenue driver, and CMOs are adding […]
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