Opinion

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Tokyo Olympics: Is Winning All That Matters?

As the Tokyo Olympics are finally about to begin, journalists and sports leaders are formatting their tables to count the number of shiny round pieces of metal that our nation’s athletes bring back. Olympic medallist and business coach discusses the 'results fallacy', and how much of an impact the craving to win is really having on the workplace and society as a whole.

Opinion 4 min read

Why women need to take control of their finances to close the gender pay gap

Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, partner and co-founder of Female Invest, explores the unaddressed gender disparity in finance, investments and savings, and explains how women can take the simple step of learning to invest in order to make a difference.

Opinion 6 min read

Breaking down the ins and outs of partial exits

A decade ago, partial exits were a fairly rare occurrence for entrepreneurs. Buzzacott’s corporate finance director Andy Hodgetts explains why private equity houses in particular have more of an appetite for partial exits, becoming a very attractive middle ground for many entrepreneurs.

Opinion 5 min read

Brain Training Tips to Boost Productivity

Getting a good night's sleep is the worst kept secret when it comes to productivity and success within business and decision making, but, neurophysiologist and sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan explains how you can do more to train your brain, and be the best version of yourself beyond the advised 8 hours.

Opinion 4 min read

Making Your Own Experience – A Discussion with Pretty Little Marketer

If you are a dedicated LinkedIn user, you may have heard of the Pretty Little Marketer page. We chatted to its creator, Sophie Miller, about how young professionals, freelancers, or individuals looking to enter a new industry can make their own experience and boost their personal brand without relying on traditional employment.

Opinion 5 min read

“Maybe our greatest gift to the future leaders of business is teaching them to fail”, Alison McClymont

Leading child psychologist, Alison McClymont talks through the ways we can encourage our future business leaders to fail fast, grow-up with strong emotional intelligence and accept that vulnerability is ok.

Opinion 3 min read

Is TikTok changing the way we apply for jobs?

TikTok are piloting their latest addition to platform: TikTok Resumes. Currently only available in the USA, the new feature in the app will help employers find their ideal candidates through short, creative videos while also helping users find new career opportunities and apply through TikTok’s easy-to-use tools.

Opinion 4 min read

The Family Company Conquering the British Car Security Market

In the late 1990s, a father-son team from Slovakia to create the ultimate vehicle anti-theft device. They succeeded, and to this …

Opinion 4 min read

Is the Gender Pay Gap still evident in the Modern-Day Working World?

Salaries are often kept quiet as an agreement between employees and bosses to prevent disputes and conflict. However, this secrecy can subsequently promote the unfair gender pay gap that favours men in the workplace.