A new Government report, from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), has revealed the full extent of tumbling stock levels and broken global supply chains.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
The benefits of employing people with disabilities and autism
I’d particularly like the business community to consider the benefits of employing people with a learning disability, autism spectrum condition or both.
The power of unlimited paid holiday: how the right employee benefits (and employer attitudes) drive team performance
At this stage, the next person to point out that the pandemic has led to a shake-up of working culture is unlikely to win any of the major prizes in this year’s Most Observant Commentator Awards.
P&O chaos is disrupting freight and international supply chains
P&O’s crass mass-firing of 800 staff is inevitably leading to supply chain and cross-Channel freight disruptions.
Are science based targets the answer to SMEs feeling the squeeze on the road to net zero?
Since the Paris accord, those following the media would be hard pressed to avoid noticing the accumulation of big corporates announcing their net zero measures and schemes like Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) rising up the media agenda.
The plight of the female founder
When I mentioned the title of this piece to a male counterpart, he found my choice of the word ‘plight’ somewhat amusing!
Essential sustainable practices your business must implement today or get left behind
We hear the word ‘sustainability’ a lot these days. It’s everywhere. In the news, in government memos and policy fact sheets, in NGOs and NPOs’ mission statements.
Why failure makes you a better entrepreneur
Launching a new business is fraught with possible pitfalls, and as an entrepreneur it can often feel like one false move can bring the entire process crashing down.
OMMG and entrepreneur Feisal Nahaboo eyes transactions worth billions following successes of Xeinadin & Alitam
Since 2018, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) world has been rocked by a brave new model, dubbed the ‘Overnight Multiple Merger Model’ (OMMM), which has yielded unprecedented results.
Why the pandemic has led to the rise of the nano-influencer
The past two years have had a marked effect on how we interact with social media, with stay-at-home orders resulting in people spending longer online than ever before
Why family must come first in business
As we enter a new year, I want to talk about the importance of balance, perspective, support and productivity and I’m here to make the case that family must come first in business. Hear me out.
Lowering VAT on fuel bills won’t work for the poorest
Lowering VAT charges on fuel may be politically attractive but is not good news for those who will struggle the most, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg
3 Key tech priorities for financial services business leaders in 2022
Technology in modern financial services can be a complex subject. This is what business leaders should focus on for success.
Why building energy monitoring remains pivotal in 2022 and beyond
In the face of climate change and dwindling natural resources, energy conservation and carbon reduction is a major goal of the 21st Century.
Why the future really is now
As we reach the end of 2021, no one would disagree that the world is a very different place from two years ago.
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