Top tips for National Mentoring Day October 27, 2019 We all know that having a mentor can make a huge difference to entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. The most successful people surround themselves with those they learn from, so it’s no surprise that many of our aspirational clients ask for a mentor. I’d like to think that we know a thing or two about [...]
Why The Apprentice is actually really good for business October 25, 2019 Last week, Matt Clifford was lambasted by Lord Sugar on Twitter for his piece in City A.M. on why The Apprentice is bad for business. But having watched the past 15 series of the UK version of the show, there are many positives about the programme. The business world is constantly changing, but the fundamentals [...]
How businesses can take power into their hands October 24, 2019 Having your phone run out of power is one of the pitfalls of modern living, which is why battery packs are a must in most people’s bags. But while we are happy to be proactive about power protection in some ways, that usually doesn’t extend to our homes and businesses where it is even more [...]
This House divided must act with honour, stop hiding, and seek a new mandate from the people October 24, 2019 At times of crisis, it is sometimes tempting to seek solace in scripture. As the US Civil War approached in 1858, a senatorial candidate for Illinois – a certain Abraham Lincoln – clearly thought so. In his famous “House Divided” speech – during what proved to be a failed campaign but one that set him [...]
Winning the global race: Britain needs social enterprises to help business rediscover its purpose October 24, 2019 What seemed like a lifetime ago, former Prime Minister David Cameron used to talk about the “global race”. When he spoke about getting fit for this race, his argument was that the state needed to shed a few pounds in order to free up businesses to drive growth. Like most politicians at the time, he [...]
Positivity is crippling your workplace and stifling creativity October 23, 2019 Look on the bright side. Keep smiling. Can do. These messages are increasingly prevalent in the workplace, to our significant detriment. And the irony of being briefed by my agent to keep this article “light-hearted” was not lost on me. I’m going to risk being serious – which is only six degrees from sounding negative [...]
DEBATE: Should we ban staff from work emails after office hours October 22, 2019 Is banning staff from work emails after office hours a good idea to combat the ‘always-on’ culture? YES, says Laura Giffard, founder and creative strategist of Perq Studio. Any company that buys into the idea that emails can be answered at any time is being irresponsible and exploiting their staff’s discretionary effort. It sets a [...]
Recruiters can determine your social class after just seven words October 22, 2019 Job-hunters often bemoan the lengthy process of applying for a role, but new research suggests that those in the hiring seat often make their decision based on social class within just a matter of seconds. Academics from Yale University have published evidence of a class bias in recruitment that is predicated on the first seven [...]
Imposter syndrome is a big problem – here’s how to tackle it October 22, 2019 Ever been overwhelmed by self-doubt at work? Fearful of being exposed as a fraud, inadequate, or a failure – despite evidence proving the opposite? You are not alone. Many of us occasionally experience a feeling of being an imposter at work – downplaying our abilities with a sense that we’re not quite good enough. Starting [...]
Personal assistants are the City’s unsung heroes October 21, 2019 Accepting a leadership role has always meant taking on a certain level of stress and pressure. However, evidence suggests that the strain on executives is increasing. A worrying study by the Institute of Directors found that 57 per cent of managers and directors have experienced mental health issues as a result of workplace pressures, with [...]