Office etiquette for new starters: How to make an excellent first day impression in a new job June 25, 2015 Fresh-faced and full of optimism, new graduates are streaming out of their degree ceremonies across the country. LinkedIn data shows that a quarter of the “class of 2015” will take the well-trodden road to London, where many will start their first roles in the City of London. Financial services, IT, accounting and management consulting were [...]
Should MBA prestige be a priority? June 24, 2015 Established schools may provide useful networks AN MBA can increase your earnings power considerably and land you an enviable position in a competitive industry. But with more and more institutions offering the degree, and with the rising popularity of the CFA within the finance industry, it is no longer considered a golden ticket. As MBA [...]
Don’t be so British: Why being direct is vital in business June 24, 2015 Everything works better and faster when we all know where we stand INTRODUCING the two closest people in her life for the first time, the formidable detective Saga Norén from the Danish drama The Bridge said: “This is Martin, he is staying with me because his wife kicked him out for cheating. This is Anton, [...]
The employment landscape has never been so good for entrepreneurs June 24, 2015 THERE is a myth that should be dispelled. Despite many commentators and business owners believing the contrary, it’s relatively easy to hire and fire employees in Britain. This myth gained particular currency prior to recent legislative changes but still persists. Since 6 April 2012, employees must have been employed by a company for two [...]
Investors turn to cash for safety as Grexit and bond market woes leave fund managers scared June 23, 2015 Investors should raise cash levels while instability in the Eurozone rumbles on, top fund managers are warning. A combination of Greece worries, US rate hike uncertainty alongside recent changes in bond markets mean investors may be better off taking cash out of markets for the summer, says Chris Iggo from Axa Investment Managers. “The more [...]
Why taking a holiday is vital to productivity June 23, 2015 Putting in those extra hours to advance your career is common practice in the City. Yet many overlook taking a proper break, underestimating how vital it is from a psychological perspective – recharging your batteries can fuel creativity and improve your decision making. Some high fliers even take pride in being available and working [...]
Alarm bells sound over record deficit: Growing gap in the current account could mean markets turn against UK, experts warn June 22, 2015 The UK economy has given investors little cause for concern recently. But one of our vital statistics is worrying, and experts are warning of trouble ahead. Our current account deficit – which shows how much more we pay out overseas than bring in – is the worst since records began in 1948. In simple [...]
My mid-life crisis over technology stocks – CNBC Comment June 22, 2015 Nostalgia is a dangerous thing. A couple of years ago I broke a golden rule of mine. I went to a LIFFE market reunion. It was a big mistake. There is nothing worse than a bunch of greying, balding, slightly tubby middle aged men (mostly) banging on about how great times were “back on the [...]
How to use crowd behaviour to trade the markets – DailyFX Tips & Picks June 22, 2015 Most retail traders consistently try to fade an ongoing trend. We don’t know why they do this, but it appears to be the “default” trading strategy of most new traders. We know this because retail brokers publish “sentiment” indicators showing the positioning of their clients, and we can compare these with the price trend of [...]
How to retain female talent in the workplace: Offering agile working and tailored support is crucial June 22, 2015 Lord Davies’s report, published in March this year, showed that representation of women on FTSE 100 boards has almost doubled in the past four years to 23.5 per cent. The government’s target for 25 per cent of board positions to be held by women by the end of this year is in sight, and there [...]