Here’s how we can make London autism friendly September 4, 2019 London is the best city in the world, because it’s a place where people from all walks of life can live, work and love. I would defy anyone to name anywhere else on the planet which is more welcoming, open and inclusive. But despite all of London’s great strengths, our city remains far too inaccessible [...]
Entrepreneurs, learn to let go of your business September 3, 2019 For many entrepreneurs, successfully selling their business is validation that their years of hard work have paid off. It should be the happiest time of their lives, but it can actually be one filled with mixed emotions. I know this, because that’s what I experienced myself. In 2012, I co-founded an electronic point of sale [...]
When business partners behave badly: How to rein in a shady coworker September 2, 2019 In the wake of the #MeToo movement, there has been a great deal of focus on how to tackle the toxic work culture that exists in some industries and businesses. Many companies have been pushing for cultural change, motivated by the desire to create inclusive work environments, and limit the reputational and financial damage that [...]
DEBATE: Does Ruth Davidson’s resignation show that politics needs to change to better support women? September 2, 2019 Does Ruth Davidson’s resignation show that politics needs to change to better support women? Tulip Siddiq, Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn, says YES. Gender discrimination remains rife within society and our political system. Politics fails not only new mothers like Ruth Davidson, but also those with a range of caring responsibilities. Parliament has failed [...]
Time to ditch the mindless tribalism of outdated politics August 30, 2019 Our politics is broken. In fact, for decades, the system has been anchored on the same unchanging institutions and cultures. Parliament. Whitehall. Political parties. Much of what passes for modern politics would be instantly recognisable to William Gladstone or Benjamin Disraeli. All around us, things are changing. The disruptive forces of technology are tearing through [...]
Uber’s quiet cabs are sapping our social skills August 30, 2019 Uber’s recent move to offer passengers a “quiet preferred” option sparked a lively debate online, with some praising the move and others sharing stories of overly chatty drivers disturbing their journeys. Others bemoaned the change, branding it “dehumanising” for the drivers and “entitled”. Whatever side of the fence you sit on, there’s no denying that [...]
Revealed: The office jargon buzzwords Londoners detest August 30, 2019 Did you get the memo? Business jargon is driving London’s workers up the wall. Yes, it appears that office workers spared a little of their bandwidth to feeding back on their most-hated phrases that pollute emails, meetings and general workplace chatter. Read more: Pensions jargon busted: your guide to the experts’ complex lingo Mobile business [...]
How to limit reputational damage after a data breach August 29, 2019 The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been with us for over a year. It was greeted with a tremendous fuss, with the threat of fines running into the millions. Organisations ran around like headless chickens while their lawyers drafted privacy notices and policies, and proffered advice on what to do about breaches. The Information [...]
DEBATE: Are ‘women-only’ spaces the answer to preventing sexism in the workplace? August 28, 2019 Could “women-only” spaces be the answer to preventing sexism in the workplace? YES, says Ksenia Tkacheva, the co-founder of Superfood Bakery. In our experience, “women-only” spaces work. A key cause of sexism is an unfounded lack of respect for the opposite sex. But when you have a women-only workplace, it results in fundamental respect for [...]
Let’s call time on poisonous workspaces that are causing stress August 28, 2019 When we feel in control, we can grow, develop, and become better people. Surely this state of mind is crucial for an effective working environment? An increasing focus on workplace wellbeing suggests that there is a shift in the right direction, but can stress and anxiety really be solved with table tennis and free pizza? [...]