Charlie Mullins: I’ll be dusting off my loud hailer and picketing the unions
For the last few months London has had a gun poked in her back by the unions, which have tried to evoke the spirit of the 1970s by grinding the Tube network to a halt.
Tag: Opinion
Despite Donald Trump giving businessmen in politics a bad name, firms have a lot to offer government
By David Craik
Donald Trump is giving businessmen in politics a bad name. But the business community has so much to offer central and local government.
Why businesses should feel encouraged by the challenger bank movement
By David Craik
Alternative finance is an increasingly important means for small companies to get ahead and there has been some encouraging news from three of the challenger banks this week.
Cyber due diligence: The next big thing in mergers and acquisitions
Graham Carberry, MD of defence and security at Livingstone Corporate Finance, talks about the rise of cyber due diligence and why it is important for businesses that are going into a sale to have a robust IT system.
Are machines destroying our job prospects Apparently not
By Paul Hennin
The battle between man and machines goes back centuries. Are they taking our jobs Or are they merely easing our workload Paul Hennin, director of marketing at Aerohive Networks, believes that it is the latter.
Majestic Wine’s latest offering highlights the importance of intrepreneurs
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.
Future of work: Skills and job requirements in the 21st century
By Peter Vogel
The current youth unemployment crisis – one of the greatest challenges of our times – is paralysing societies worldwide.Prof. Dr. Peter Vogel has observed the skills and job requirements needed to get ahead in today’s market, and explains why educators and employers need to unite.
Ultra-hip tech firms need to look past attaining staff through perks and focus more on diversity
By David Craik
The Reverend Jesse Jackson has taken a year long swipe at the US tech giants, criticising the firms for lacking black leaders and role models.
Piers Linney: Despite tech surge and scaremongering, the office still has life in it
By Piers Linney
Former investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Piers Linney, observes the importance of the office and why, despite the rise of remote working, a fixed premises can’t become a thing of the past just yet.
Google Glass returns to target wearables at work but employers need to note privacy issues
By Mike Weston
Mike Weston, CEO of data science consultancy Profusion, discusses the growing trend of wearable devices at work and what employers need to think about before bringing them on board.