How you can secure a partnership role: Find a mentor and have a list of contacts in every specialism October 2, 2015 You don’t just wake up one morning and decide you want to become an equity partner. It may seem daunting, but you must take your professional development in your own hands. Ambition will really set you apart from your colleagues, and you may even have been spotted by your employer as potential partner material, but [...]
How to up the social media ante in your workplace: A specific calendar is a must if you want to keep ahead October 1, 2015 We all use social media in life – and with varying degrees of success. But when it comes to using it for business, are there ways you could do so more effectively? Here are five tips from a panel discussion hosted by Headspace, the London-based events and flexible working space firm. BE CREATIVE The [...]
Volkswagen emissions scandal: Are VW shares untouchable? September 30, 2015 Shares in car companies have plunged since Volkswagen admitted cheating in emissions tests on its diesel cars. One expert says the situation has parallels with BP in 2010, when the worst oil disaster in US history left the company’s shares virtually untouchable. Will this storm blow over, or has the death knell been sounded for [...]
The strengths that will undo the very best of leaders: Overplaying the things you’re best at can end in disaster September 30, 2015 It seems obvious that leaders must understand and play to their strengths – those qualities that energise them and enable them to do their best work – to effectively lead their teams to success. However, research shows that leaders often fail, not because they are weak in particular areas, but because they are using their [...]
New Bloomberg headquarters in the City put up for sale by Legal & General September 29, 2015 Bloomberg’s new European headquarters near Mansion House in the City have been put up for sale with a price tag of around £100m. Legal & General confirmed it has put its freehold interest in Bloomberg Place on the market, after more than 60 years of ownership. News of the sale comes after the vast 3.2 acre site, [...]
What’s eating key global currencies? The effects of the fallout of worldwide rate hikes and a slowing Chinese economy explained September 29, 2015 The world's key currencies have been subject to significant sideways trading in the last few months, including the euro- dollar, sterling-dollar and yen-dollar. The relatively stable euro-dollar rate is down to relative interest rates between the US and Eurozone staying stable. This is backed up by improving inflation and unemployment in Europe and [...]
Volkswagen emissions scandal: Is it worth buying VW crisis stocks following share price drop? – CNBC Comment September 29, 2015 Should you or should you not buy VW shares? As the news continued to come on the emissions scandal last week, many investors were selling their stakes, and the company’s stocks lost some 30 per cent on Monday and Tuesday. Shareholders were spooked by fears of a hefty fine of up to $18bn from the [...]
The perils of unconscious bias at work: There are some judgements you’d be better off not making September 29, 2015 A few weeks ago, I landed at Washington Dulles and was met by a driver holding a sign. He was short, bald, around 60 years old and wearing a flat cap (Eastern European, I thought). He then explained how he went back to get the sign so I would find him (clearly not that bright). [...]
What gold tells us about a Fed rate hike – eToro Tips & Picks September 28, 2015 Gold has been an interesting play over the last week or so, and most definitely throughout yesterday’s session. A report in the weekend press highlighted the fact that the gold rally may well be over, on the back of the Fed’s move to start raise interest rate – and we saw that last week [...]
Bad boss? How best to leave your job – the right strategy could mean more pay and fewer restrictions September 27, 2015 Many of you will, at some point in your careers, have a falling out with your employer. It may be that your boss picks on you, ignores you, or just generally makes things difficult for you. You might be bullied or harassed by a manager. You could, for instance, be given unfair performance ratings, or [...]