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By: Ann Francke

Ann Francke is Chief Executive Office of the Chartered Management Institute

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  • In defence of crying at work

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    Was Rachel Reeves really too emotional, or have we just got a gender issue when it comes to leadership, Anne Francke asks.

    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, cries during the launch of Labour's general election manifesto on June 13, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Labour is consistently leading the polls by over 20 points, according to the latest YouGov data. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)
  • Hunt can plead for older works to go back to work, but businesses will need to hire them

    ann francke

    Britain's workforce is flagging, with vacancies at a record high, but Jeremy Hunt's push to get older workers back to the office will fall flat unless employers agree to change too, writes Ann Francke.

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