Stepping into the chief executive officer role for the first time has been described as “exhilarating,” “humbling,” and “like starring into an abyss” by leadership veterans.
2018 was an auspicious year, the first when those born at the turn of the century reached adulthood. Generation Z, those in their late teens to mid-twenties, has grown up in a truly connected society and that’s had a profound impact on their outlook. These individuals have a very different sense of self and set […]
Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed a growing undermining of experience, knowledge and established expertise across the board - from politics to pop culture. In turn, ‘influence’ has become democratised by a proliferation of tech and we’re now drowning in data - making it nearly impossible to know what’s a reliable source of information. This is having a […]
Any modern, savvy and on-trend business owner undoubtedly has the evolution of tech at the forefront of their thoughts (amongst the many other issues occupying their minds, of course). The challenge for us all, however, is knowing where to invest resources. Every leader is researching an array of bottom-line-impacting software developments tailored to their industry, […]
LGBT+ inclusion is rightfully top-of-mind for the business community – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because there are many cultural and corporate benefits of LGBT+ inclusion. The Harvard Business Review has reported that LGBT-inclusive workplaces help a company to attract and retain top talent, boost their appeal to growing consumer […]
The study, conducted by Domo, provider of the leading cloud-based operating system for business, polled more than 100 C-suite leaders on their opinions around data and digital transformation, and found that while the majority believe data could be a threat to the future of their business, there’s a stark demographic split. 84% of CEOs age […]
According to a LinkedIn study, only 30% of your potential talent pool is actively seeking a new job. This means that if you want to attract the top talent, you'll probably have to woo them away from their current position. Adam Blackford-Mills, Director of Sales & Marketing at MRS Digital, shares his expertise. To attract […]
Below, Michael Kent, Founder of Azimo, reminds CEO Today that as the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union, a decision fuelled by anti-migrant sentiment, migrant entrepreneurs make an essential contribution to our economy. Companies set up by migrants are responsible for creating 14% of British jobs and migrants are three times more likely […]
A new survey among more than 100 founders of London tech startups, conducted by Studio Graphene in partnership with City RoadCommunications, has revealed the main staffing challenges and concerns that are holding back London tech companies. It found: 33% of the founders believe there is a shortage of skilled tech workers in London Worryingly, 30% also say their growth […]
CEO Today hears from Alexander Schlomberg and Arne Hosemann, the two Co-Founders of ExpertLead - a B2B online platform that connects businesses with the top 5% tech freelancers in the areas of Development, Blockchain, Design and Online Marketing. Based in Germany, the company builds its competitive advantage on having an elite quality freelance network, a […]
A third of businesses view apprentices as the most valuable source of emerging talent in 2018. That is according to a poll of over 2,000 senior HR professionals carried out by Alexander Mann Solutions. The data comes following the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April last year – an initiative which is designed to […]
Communication, leadership and resilience continue to be the missing ingredient employees need to thrive in the workplace. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award offers an answer, as CEO Peter Westgarth, discusses the importance of soft skills in today’s work era. With the New Year now in full swing and resolutions waining, it’s a great time to […]
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