New manager? How to ensure you don’t jinx the promotion September 15, 2015 When your first management position comes along, it’s tempting to say yes without thinking. But “accept and figure it out later” isn’t usually the best policy. Most employees who move into a management role experience a rude surprise. In fact, 65 per cent say they regret taking management positions. The good news is that [...]
From the momentous to the mundane, smartphones are making life unmissable September 15, 2015 The most important of events, from that first step to walking down the aisle, must be recorded and remembered, and today that’s what we use our smartphones for. From nature photography to wedding photography, these are all places where people use their smartphone cameras that you would never have believed or expected just a few [...]
The US Federal Reserve won’t hike interest rates while markets wobble – eToro Tips & Picks September 14, 2015 It's a massive week for financial markets, as the Federal Reserve takes centre stage and with monetary policy the big talking point. Thursday sees the Fed make its latest announcement on interest rates, with many still uncertain as to whether we will see the much-anticipated hike this month or not. European markets remained [...]
Changing jobs: Cardinal sins to avoid – even leaving with a list of contact details poses a big risk September 13, 2015 September is a time for new beginnings. And as the nights draw in and kids go back to school or university, you may have decided to take the plunge and change jobs. It should be an exciting time, but there can be some legal pitfalls, which can make the move more stressful than it needs [...]
The art of risk aversion: How to know when to swim against the tide September 11, 2015 I got caught in a rip tide on the Portuguese coast last week. The current was aggressive and, despite fighting it, I was pulled away from the shore. As I was struggling in the water, random thoughts came to mind. For example, who is more incompetent: the finance team in my old job, or [...]
MBA courses: Study at home or away? September 10, 2015 In a climate where “global” is the norm, choosing where to study an MBA can be difficult. Gone are the days when high flyers looking for distinction and a salary hike hopped across the pond. Indeed, QS Top MBA research has found that, despite the UK and US remaining the most popular destinations worldwide, MBA [...]
As Apple launches the iPhone 6s and iPad Pro: How to stave off robot-redundancy September 10, 2015 Last night, Apple unveiled its latest raft of new gadgets. Quicker and slicker than their predecessors, the company’s annual showcase has become a ceremony which marks the fact that today’s tech will be on tomorrow’s scrapheap. But much like their old products, Apple’s technicians – organic and fallible – are also at risk of [...]
Where to invest following stock market carnage: Europe and China top the experts’ buy lists September 9, 2015 Global stock markets took a battering this summer. At one point, nearly $2 trillion had been wiped off the value of shares across markets as diverse as Germany, China, the US and Argentina. The falls were trigged by worries over the state of China’s economy. Although Chinese companies make up only a small part [...]
Why practice doesn’t make perfect: Rote learning has limited uses in the world of business September 9, 2015 From times tables to French verbs, we are told by our teachers that practice is the key to success. This old bromide was given scientific endorsement in 1993, when psychologist Anders Ericsson produced a study claiming that success owes more to toil than talent. But research by Princeton last year put paid to the [...]
Save money on your overseas transfers and payments September 9, 2015 If you use your high street bank to make payments overseas, then you may be paying more than you bargained for There are a number of reasons people need to send money overseas. Common examples include buying and selling international property, or sending money home if you are working overseas. An increasingly connected world means [...]