The Notebook: The future of work, from bees to smart offices January 23, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Dan Drogman, CEO and co-founder of Smart Spaces with the Notebook pen. The new tech-driven transformation of London’s work spaces Working in the City of London has changed hugely in the last five years – with one of the big post-pandemic changes being the rise [...]
The top three threats facing companies in 2024 – and how to prepare January 19, 2024 With businesses facing a unique convergence of risks in 2024, Axa deputy chief executive officer Frédéric de Courtois looks at how to prepare.
SIGWATCH 2023 Campaigning Wrap Up: A Snapshot of Activism and Corporate Impact December 19, 2023 As we close the chapter on 2023, let’s take a concise look at the key highlights from SIGWATCH’s analysis of global activism and corporate scrutiny. This summary, designed to complement an embedded PDF featuring detailed data analytics, encapsulates the trends and dynamics that defined the year. Energy Industry Takes Centre Stage The “Most Criticized Organizations [...]
Insuring electric vehicles is hugely expensive – and that might not change soon December 8, 2023 Insurers are facing a major dilemma over how to handle the huge cost of covering electric vehicles (EVs). Are they doing enough?
Aviva adds £100m Canadian operation to three-country strategy November 27, 2023 Aviva has announced the acquisition of Canadian vehicle replacement insurer Optiom in a deal worth around £100m as it looks to grow its foothold in the country. The London-listed insurance giant said the deal would expand its capital-light businesses, which make up half of its portfolio. It added that the acquisition would “increase its access [...]
Millions of UK women could quit workforce if health overlooked November 9, 2023 Almost a quarter of UK working women have considered quitting due to the impact of menopause or menstrual symptoms at work.
King’s Speech: What to expect from the State Opening of Parliament? November 6, 2023 King Charles will make his first King’s Speech in Parliament on Tuesday as he outlines the government’s legislative agenda for the next year.
Revealed: The hidden cost of ignoring women’s health in the workplace October 25, 2023 The fear of hindering career growth and being forced to leave the workforce prematurely are among the top concerns for women.
Trouble insuring electric vehicles threatens green shift, experts warn October 2, 2023 Insurers are facing huge challenges in handling electric vehicles (EVs), experts have warned.
We still have a ‘class’ ceiling in City firms September 1, 2023 Only half of all financial services employees are from non-professional backgrounds - and those that aren’t progress more slowly.