A recession will test the firms which used diversity plans merely as a way to look good September 1, 2022 During periods of hypergrowth, it’s easy for companies to make hires that “look good”.
Letters: Time to keep moving September 1, 2022 [Re: Transport for London signs funding settlement with government, August 30] Sadiq Khan has finally given up the petty political posturing and agreed to a long-term financial settlement for TfL. The deal reached is a reasonable one, and it reflects TfL’s own pre-Covid financial plans. The government is providing £3.6bn, on top of the £5bn [...]
Online safety rules for tech firms must encourage – not restrict – future growth August 31, 2022 Making ends meet will be a challenge for everyone and will be weighing heavily on the minds of families, businesses and policymakers right now. Immediate help must be the priority. But as the UK enters a period of stagflation those charged with the stewardship of the UK economy must also take a long-term view delivering [...]
Our scientists were given responsibility in the pandemic but no public accountability August 31, 2022 LAST week, Rishi Sunak rehashed old wounds and stirred up more controversy over lockdowns during the height of the pandemic. The former Chancellor now says scientists were given too much power, where policy choices should have rested with those elected policy makers known as our leaders. Unlike most other government policies, there was little cost-benefit [...]
We need to build houses for renters as well as owners August 31, 2022 Adam Neumann, for better or worse, was at the forefront of a revolution of how people viewed the office. Now the former WeWork founder has turned his attention to a different kind of real estate, as cities around the world struggle with overheated rental markets. Before WeWork, Neumann first wanted to start a co-living concept, [...]
Letters: Electrify the energy story August 31, 2022 [Re: Zahawi: Middle-earners will also need help with bills, August 27] Another blow. The price cap. Another economic failure. Just when people were starting to see the possibilities of an electrified life, the perception of energy is taking an ugly turn. However, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to solve our Energy Trilemma – renewable independence, [...]
5 Ways To Make Hot Desking Work For You August 30, 2022 Hot desking, the phenomenon once only found in coworking spaces, is currently finding favour among corporate companies looking for ways to cut costs without cutting performance. Benefits of adopting a ‘no assigned seating for anyone’ approach include increased inter-team collaboration and a sense of belonging among employees. However, not everybody is a fan – especially [...]
Explainer-in-brief: A lengthy election battle finally drawing to a close August 30, 2022 After an excruciatingly hot summer of Tory hustings, there are now three days left to the end of the ballot to decide who will be the next Conservative leader – and prime minister. The vote will close this Friday at 2 pm. The final result will be announced next Monday, as MPs return to Westminster [...]
If Truss makes it to the top job, she’ll need a different tune to unite the party August 30, 2022 We are almost there. Only a week now remains of what has seemed an endless battle for the leadership of the Conservative Party. The result will be announced on the fifth of September and the winner will then become prime minister and begin to form an administration. At the moment, the received wisdom is that [...]
Let’s ensure London’s job market stays an attractive proposition for this year’s cohort August 30, 2022 We all remember that nervous feeling on exam results day. No matter your age, that trepidation never leaves you. This year’s A-Level and GCSE students faced challenges most of us could barely imagine. Months of learning remotely and little previous exam experience added to the usual pressure. Yet, this year’s cohort demonstrated remarkable tenacity to [...]