Last week, an article in the Financial Times asked whether the UK is finally showing signs of a productivity rebound – or if the optimism is more hope than evidence. Amid the current hype, it can be tempting to read…
Former Minister Alan Milburn’s report warns that Britain is at risk of a ‘lost generation’, with more than a million young people not in work, education, or training (NEETs). That number is expected to rise over the next five years…
Our Head to Head series brings together senior leaders for candid conversations on the opportunities and challenges facing organisations today. In this latest edition our CEO, Jo Causon interviews James MacBeth, Managing Director at Auto Windscreens, exploring leadership, governance and…
I was recently asked by a journalist whether AI would eventually make all customer service professionals redundant. My answer was an emphatic no, but it made me reflect on why others may hold this view and whether we are clear…
Our Head to Head series brings a sharp business lens to leadership conversations, with our CEO Jo Causon examining the strategic, operational and governance challenges facing organisations today. In this edition, she speaks with Liz Walker, Chief Operating Officer at…
Productivity has been a national question for a long time now as the country searches for meaningful economic growth. But as much as productivity is about industry-level outputs and GDP, it is also an issue that rests with each one…
In our Head to Head series, our CEO Jo Causon sits down with business leaders to explore the challenges their organisations face. In this edition, she speaks with Maureen Beresford, Director of Corporate Governance and Stewardship at the Financial Reporting…
We are navigating a period of considerable geopolitical and economic uncertainty - this much we know. The conflict in Iran, rising protectionism and supply chain disruption are exerting real pressure on UK businesses and households alike. Despite an optimistic start…
There has been a lot of news recently about the growing number of young people not in employment, education or training, or ‘NEETs’. Recent figures suggest that there are almost 1m NEETs aged 16-24 in the UK, across all levels…
Despite an optimistic start to the year, the UK now faces yet more economic headwinds as global uncertainty continues. Whether it’s the conflict in Iran, rising protectionism or supply chain shocks - events this year have undeniably impeded UK growth…