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The Return to Office: The Mismatch between Employer Demands and Worker Preferences
The Covid pandemic led to a significant shift in the work landscape, with remote work becoming the most sought-after job perk. Employers offered remote work options to attract and retain talent, and many implemented hybrid-working policies. Studies show that employees value flexible work arrangements for reduced burnout and improved work-life balance while companies believe that…
Read MoreLevelling up, or dumbing down? Rishi Sunak and the UK Investment Zones
On 23 September 2022, UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced a plan for growth and ‘levelling up’ in the UK, which was to become a cornerstone of financial policymaking in the all too brief Liz Truss era. The idea was that more attractive tax and regulatory rules could be granted to some geographic regions in the…
Read MoreSorry, the bank is closing early – Does a recession mean the end of startup funding?
One of the first casualties of a recession is often the support start-ups need to get off the ground and fly. Certainly, there is going to be more resistance around lending in a difficult economy, but does that mean the doors are closed? The funding problem It’s one of the strange ironies of life that…
Read MoreYoung and Tired – Are Young Workers Just as Much at Risk of Burnout as Their Managers?
We are all aware of the risk of burnout and the often devastating consequences of allowing it to go unrecognised. C-Suite teams around the world have measures in place to prevent burnout in the boardroom, but is this just a problem for older employees, and should we be doing more for our younger workers? The…
Read MoreCan we have a steady hand, please? – How can Rishi Sunak be a positive force for British Pharma
The appointment of Rishi Sunak to Prime Minister was yet another turn in the melodrama that has been British politics for some months now. When the wheel finally turned to Riski, those who considered him the financial hero of lockdowns were undeniably pleased. Others were less sure of the new PM, considering him too young…
Read MoreMore Human than Ever Before – The Changing Role of the CEO
From the moment that a Chief Executive Officer accepts the role, they are taking on the most visible position within the company. The CEO is often the public face of a business as well as having the attendant responsibilities to everyone involved in the company, from the workforce through to the stakeholders. Developing the CEO…
Read MoreGood in Parts – Is Remote Working Doing more Harm than Good to our Wellbeing?
There is a lot of chatter around the benefits of remote working or a hybrid approach, but many leadership teams are beginning to question whether these apparent advantages are actually quite as beneficial as they seem. Remote working is a great concept on paper I think it is probably fair to say that the move…
Read MoreHome is where the work is – Should you continue to invest in hybrid working?
Working from home (WFH) has probably been the cause of more discussion and policy decisions than any other change in the workplace in recent times. Some businesses are now backing away from remote working and asking employees to return to the office, and a few are taking the bull by the horns and moving to…
Read MoreJust Shake it off and Carry On – Impostor Syndrome and C-Suite Execs
There is a unique expectation of C-level management. Executives at board level are expected to not only make decisions but make them without the safety net afforded to others. Decisive action is part of the job but does this mean imposter syndrome is not a problem for C-suite execs? Getting the imposter in context Imposter…
Read MoreWait and see – What is the possible impact of a potential recession on investment?
There seems to be an air of resigned acceptance permeating the board rooms when it comes the possibility of a recession. But what sort of recession are we looking at and what will it mean for investment? Will there actually be a recession? That is a very good question, isn’t it? I am sure it’s…
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