Top contacts: Why it pays to share details August 16, 2015 Individuals and businesses lose out because of precious behaviour A LOT of people have achieved a favourable position by having attractive and important contacts in their little black books. The most logical scenario is to keep those cards close to your chest. But this is the wrong approach. Some time ago, I had [...]
Why you should probably cancel all your meetings August 14, 2015 My meetings are…” What word would you use to complete that statement? If the first that comes to mind is “awesome”, “relevant”, “timely” or “value-generating”, I congratulate you. You’re in a tiny minority and you should probably be writing this article, not reading it. It’s far more normal to hear words like “overlong”, “frequent”, [...]
George Bowen looks primed to land the grey race August 13, 2015 THERE is no finer sight in racing than a field of solely grey horses powering along Newmarket’s July course and tomorrow’s Betway Grey Horse Handicap (2.15pm) promises to be another wonderful spectacle. Betway have been asking the public to name their favourite grey horse of all time and it’s no surprise that Desert Orchid and [...]
Female motorists are being charged 20% more for car repairs August 13, 2015 Women are being charged hundreds more for car repairs than men, a nationwide study has found. London garages are among the worst offenders, as females are being charged on average 18 per cent more than men – which translates into hundreds of pounds extra. Mystery shoppers went into 180 garages around the country [...]
What to give top talent when pay rises won’t cut it August 13, 2015 Younger workers enjoy public plaudits more than alcohol The signs are unmissable: covert phone calls, new suits, a flurry of doctors appointments. But by the time your brightest employees are interviewing, there’s little any manager can offer to persuade them to stay. Salaries, bonuses and room for promotion have always been the surest ways to [...]
Career boost: Why an MSc will help give you the edge – you’ll benefit from specialised electives and startup support August 13, 2015 In today's competitive climate, there has never been a better time to consider graduate study. A globalised market and grade inflation means that an undergraduate qualification may simply no longer be sufficient, says Mark Taylor, dean of Warwick Business School. In 2013, the Sutton Trust found that “there is a significant wage premium for those [...]
Why bigger isn’t better in business August 12, 2015 Brands with a limited number of associations may resonate better with consumers The adage goes that the best things come in small packages. Larry Page, chief executive of newly-formed holding company Alphabet, seems to have taken this to heart. The decision to break down Google’s businesses and separate its more experimental arms from the [...]
Trade and status: China weakens yuan to gain advantage August 12, 2015 China plans to top the global hierarchy with its surprise move to devalue its currency China shocked the world yesterday when it devalued the yuan by nearly 2 per cent against the dollar. The surprise move brings its currency to a three-year low against the greenback and should help revive exports. The news [...]
Support for Disabled Children August 12, 2015 Every 10 minutes, a parent learns their child is disabled. The Lord Mayor is raising money to help support these families DISABILITY is an issue close to the Lord Mayor Alan Yarrow and his family’s heart. Their eldest son Max has a learning disability. His wife Gilly explains, “As parents of a disabled person, you [...]
Both a friend and a voice August 12, 2015 Mencap is a partner and voice for people with learning disabilities Mencap’s Head Office has always sat on the edge of the City of London — between Old Street and the Barbican — but this year Mencap are determined to make sure our message gets heard loud and clear right to centre of the Square [...]