Studying for your MBA in the USA October 6, 2016 For those considering an MBA course, it may seem natural to stay in your country of origin – but for those with a globalist outlook, a love of travel, or a simple desire to get away from the City, there’s no better place to study than the birthplace of the MBA: the USA. Studying for an [...]
Only 39 per cent of London workers feel fulfilled. Here’s how you can find job satisfaction in another city October 6, 2016 How much do you really enjoy your job? Not just tolerate it, but feel genuinely happy and fulfilled in your career? If the answer is not much, perhaps it’s time to relocate. LinkedIn’s Work Satisfaction Survey, released today, finds that only 39 per cent of Londoners are fulfilled at work, with the capital ranking joint [...]
London’s tech firms are still dragging their feet on diversity October 6, 2016 London’s tech firms have work to do on improve diversity within their companies, but nearly half (46 per cent) don’t feel a diverse workforce improves a company’s growth. Of the 40,000 London tech companies, nearly 1,000 have entirely male staff, according to a new report from Tech London Advocates, a network of over 3,600 tech experts in [...]
A bad hire can scupper a team. Here’s how to avoid making one October 5, 2016 Every department has one – that person who everybody knows is as suited to their role as full fat cream to a Weight Watchers diet. But as annoying as it is to be working with someone like this, spare a thought for the poor manager who has to try and performance manage someone that just [...]
Your CV is probably missing this killer piece of information October 5, 2016 Thousands of British job applicants are limiting their work prospects by failing to mention volunteering experience on their CV, research released today has discovered. More than half (54 per cent) of job applicants in the UK have carried out some form of voluntary work, yet only eight per cent mention on their CV, according to [...]
Standing desks: How do you make the most of this moderately helpful technology? October 4, 2016 Standing desks were all the rage about two-and-a-half years ago. Transforming your working day, it was even suggested they could help you lose weight. Unfortunately, this is simply not true. A recent study published in the (rather apt) Journal of Physical Activity and Health examined how many calories people burnt when sitting at a computer [...]
Research proves that investors are better off putting their money with a female fund manager October 3, 2016 There is always a lot of noise about what to do with your investments. Which asset? What asset management company? Index tracking or actively managed? But new research has revealed that there is one other important consideration that could bolster returns: make sure your fund manager is not a bloke. Read more: GlaxoSmithKline names Emma Walmsley [...]
Wolfpack Lager owners and rugby union players Alistair Hargreaves and Chris Wyles talk about the transition from pitch to entrepreneurship October 3, 2016 "You can feel yourself getting older, tireder and sorer. The question inevitably becomes, ‘what next?’, says Saracens player Alistair Hargreaves. “It’s a position most sportspeople find themselves in: you’ve been doing something you love your whole life, then you’re faced with the prospect of not doing it. Playing engulfs your life, so it’s actually pretty [...]
Bullhorn’s Art Papas explains why a good deal isn’t all about the money October 3, 2016 Four years ago I was approached by several private equity (PE) firms intent on investing in my company. Bullhorn’s valuation was higher than it had ever been. However, the decision to partner with a financial sponsor was more about enabling our strategic vision for the business than realising a financial goal. As companies get bigger, [...]
Active listening: Why the greatest leaders aren’t just good talkers October 3, 2016 Most of us are more accustomed to speaking rather than listening. Indeed, the traditional image of leadership is more likely to conjure up overtly dynamic activities such as expressing strong opinions and taking decisive actions. It is equally important to know when to listen. Yet in my experience, many leaders struggle with the concept. Our [...]