Don’t let Brexit or political differences create a hostile office environment September 20, 2018 Facebook is “a political monoculture that’s intolerant of different views”, according to a post from Brian Amerige on an internal online group at the social media company called “FBers for Political Diversity”. Amerige claims that although the US company presents itself as welcoming all political perspectives, in reality anyone with a view that opposed left-leaning [...]
City Moves for 20 September 2018 – who’s switching jobs at Metro Bank, Investx and FedEx Express? September 20, 2018 Today's City Moves cover banking, finance and package delivery. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Metro Bank Metro Bank has appointed Catherine Brown as an independent non-executive director. Catherine holds various non-executive roles including: non-executive board member at the Cabinet Office, non-executive director of FNZ (UK) Limited and chairman and non-executive director of [...]
City Moves for 20 September 2018 – who’s switching jobs at Metro Bank, Investx and FedEx Express? September 20, 2018 Today's City Moves cover banking, finance and package delivery. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Metro Bank Metro Bank has appointed Catherine Brown as an independent non-executive director. Catherine holds various non-executive roles including: non-executive board member at the Cabinet Office, non-executive director of FNZ (UK) Limited and chairman and non-executive director of [...]
Businesses should become radically transparent, open, and honest – even about salaries September 19, 2018 Slowly but surely, the secretive, paternalistic corporate culture of the past is being infiltrated by a new approach that embraces the concept of radical transparency. There’s a new breed of organisation that thrives on the notion of having no secrets from its employees, its customers, or any other stakeholders. These companies share every last detail [...]
Businesses should become radically transparent, open, and honest – even about salaries September 19, 2018 Slowly but surely, the secretive, paternalistic corporate culture of the past is being infiltrated by a new approach that embraces the concept of radical transparency. There’s a new breed of organisation that thrives on the notion of having no secrets from its employees, its customers, or any other stakeholders. These companies share every last detail [...]
City Moves for 19 September 2018 – who’s switching jobs at Close Brothers Asset Management, BNP Paribas and Arrow Global Group? September 19, 2018 Today's City Moves cover bespoke investment, FX options trading and client development. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Close Brothers Asset Management Close Brothers Asset Management (CBAM) has hired managing director Oliver Harvey to support the growth of its HNW bespoke investment management service. Oliver brings with him 19 years of experience of [...]
City Moves for 19 September 2018 – who’s switching jobs at Close Brothers Asset Management, BNP Paribas and Arrow Global Group? September 19, 2018 Today's City Moves cover bespoke investment, FX options trading and client development. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Close Brothers Asset Management Close Brothers Asset Management (CBAM) has hired managing director Oliver Harvey to support the growth of its HNW bespoke investment management service. Oliver brings with him 19 years of experience of [...]
How to dispel fear in the face of change September 18, 2018 Fear often accompanies change within an organisation. But how we communicate with our staff, and take them on the company’s journey, can help to dispel any urban myths, and make sure the change programme is set for success. Experience tells us that for change in a business to be truly transformational, people have to sit [...]
How to dispel fear in the face of change September 18, 2018 Fear often accompanies change within an organisation. But how we communicate with our staff, and take them on the company’s journey, can help to dispel any urban myths, and make sure the change programme is set for success. Experience tells us that for change in a business to be truly transformational, people have to sit [...]
DEBATE: Is it fair to judge entrepreneurs like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos for their philanthropic efforts? September 18, 2018 Is it fair to judge entrepreneurs like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos for their philanthropic efforts? Sarah Turner, managing director of Carter Wong, says YES. We live in a world where the “haves” and “have nots” grow ever further apart. It’s also a world where big brands are waking up to the power of investing in social good [...]