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Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
What can employers can do to improve gender equality in their workplaces?
This week has once again brought gender inequality to the forefront with female celebrities at the Golden Globes awards show ceremony wearing black to show solidarity with victims of sexual harassment and gender inequality. To highlight gender inequality further Will & Grace star Debra Messing used her Golden Globes red carpet appearance to criticise E! […]
Theresa May’s sacrificial lamb has left business and young people bloodied!
Yesterday Theresa May once again proved it is she, not various members of her cabinet, who needs to be in another job.
Data: Employees and businesses want the same thing
James Eiloart, SVP EMEA at Tableau, explores the opportunity for businesses to embrace data skills now and get real benefits
The Adonis Affair Highlights A Dangerous New Trend In Theresa May’s ‘Hyper-Sensitive’ Government!
The departure of Labour peer, Lord Adonis, as independent infrastructure advisor to the Government last week highlights a far more serious issue for business than a simple disagreement between traditional political rivals over a controversial policy.
The Apprentice: Honesty in business
So the Apprentice reached the much anticipated interview stage.
Could Birmingham rival London as UKs financial base
With plans mooted to move part of the Bank of England from London to Birmingham, could the second city’s landmark bull be set to give the charging bovine of Wall Street a run for its money?
Stage 2 of Brexit deal must properly understand the needs of business as it heads into trade negotiation
Welcoming today’s announcement of a deal at stage one of the Brexit negotiations, the Forum of Private Business is calling on the government to better understand the needs of British business as it begins trade negotiations.
Is the UK car dealership sector skidding off the road?
The latest car registration data brings worrying confirmation that the long run of a retail driven economy may be starting to falter.
Should you be yourself at work? Only if you’re in a senior position
While a staggering 90.2 per cent of Brits think that people should be able to express themselves at work, many are wary about how this could impact their career.
Small Business Saturday was just the start of what’s needed to support businesses
As the eight Small Business Saturday was hailed as a further success for independent traders, The Forum of Private Business has renewed its call on the government to increase support for small businesses with a particular focus on Britain’s high streets.
The Autumn Budget and business
Phillip Hammond’s Autumn Budget has pledged to make Britain ‘Fit for the Future’ – announcing an increased living wage, tax thresholds and additional funding for new homes and vital systems like the NHS.
Don’t forget the Apprenticeships in the Budget, they’ll be the backbone of the future workforce
The Autumn Budget is looming and I can tell you, there’s one thing for sure that I hope to see included, and that’s a boost for apprenticeships!
How well is your workplace?
Wellness in the workplace is a topic of conversation around many board tables.
How to build a business empire
The key to building a business empire is to take measured risks. At each exit, I re-invested and rolled another dice. This enabled me to take a little for myself and invest a little back into a new venture.
