To date, the struggle for increased equality between women and men has been led by women. However, to truly make progress towards action – and change cultural norms for good – Karen Penney, vice president and general manager of American Express’s UK division, believes that men need to be just as big a part of the conversation.
Through the analysis of businesses such as Amazon, Google, LinkedIn and Etsy, Pinak Vedalankar, director of technology at SapientNitro, revealed three ingredients needed to create a successful company.
By David Craik
Both US and UK workers say they feel disengaged at work and may find new employers, citing lack of faith in leadership, progress and culture.
Executive and former singer Kendal Jolly claimed Disney’s mission has remained the same throughout its history – to make magic. One of the most crucial business tools employed, he said, was storytelling.
By David Craik
Specialist retailer Majestic Wine’s announcement earlier this week that it was launching a “Text for Wine” service through its Naked Wines online service should be cheered for a couple of reasons.
Research has found that a focus on shorter working hours and an increase of sleep could help the the UK improve its lack of productivity.
An experienced finance director, Paul Turner is also a passionate cyclist. Some seven years ago, he became a portfolio FD to accommodate in his life the things he truly enjoyed.
By Jane MacKay
Jane MacKay, partner at Crowe Clark Whitehill, provides sage advice on what to consider when exporting – including planning and research, tax structures, government support and protection.
It’s all too easy for a business to slip into a culture of mediocrity. Whether it stems from complacency, disengagement or fear of change, once the slide starts it can be hard to halt. Andrew Morris, CEO of the Academy for Chief Executives, offers some advice.
Former Lehman Brothers CEO Richard Fuld, notorious for being one of the key reasons for the 2008 financial crisis, has offered his own views on why the financial crisis happened and why Lehman was such a great business.
