Time to move the dial on growth
This time of year always feels like itās about renewal as spring starts to show through and, in fiscal terms, we move from one financial year into the next. So the time feels right ā and necessary ā to redouble…
Letās ālean inā to a new financial year with confidence
Returning to work this week after a much-needed holiday, I was pleased to seeĀ reports from Deloitte and EYĀ that business leaders across the UK are feeling more confident about our nationās economic future than at any time since pre-pandemic. Iām sure…
Invest now in the skills we need for the future
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (who will be speaking at ourĀ Annual ConferenceĀ in March) revealed a welcome surprise, as the UK eked out 0.1% growth in November. Whilst the figures have caused many commentators to predict a…
Let’s end our love affair with the short-term and focus on future building
Writing hot on the heels of the UKās second budget in as many months, it feels appropriate to reflect on what we as business leaders can learn from the contrasting approaches to the last two budget announcements. As the Chancellor…
Focus on retaining and attracting talent, or risk a collapse in essential service provision
Another week, another raft of concerning headlines and political upheaval. Amongst the myriad of gloomy news reports, I was concerned to see the latest ONS Labour Market figures. They showed key sectors such as social work, food and financial services…
Resetting our service nation
I wrote last week on the need for unity and the importance of demonstrating values through our actions. As both business and society reset themselves after a period of national mourning, there is a sense of growing pressure to pick…