In his conference speech last week, Sir Keir Starmer laid out his view of what it means to be British, focusing on what brings us together rather than what divides us. At a time when political polarisation dominates headlines, this…
Employee engagement is as critical as it has ever been for organisational success, and although the key ingredients that drive engagement haven’t changed in the last 20 years, the environment we are all working in certainly has. Employees today increasingly…
This week, the Chancellor’s announcement of the Autumn Budget on 26 November has reignited conversations about the UK’s ability to deliver on its growth ambitions. It’s clear that the UK is facing a significant productivity challenge that is impacting…
As we move through the height of summer, it’s not just the staggering heat that’s taking some adjusting to. The end of the first fiscal quarter makes this a critical moment of reflection and recalibration for many businesses, as business…
Despite summer arriving in earnest, the business and economic outlook paints a mixed forecast. New figures reveal significant challenges in the UK jobs market, with a sharp slowdown in hiring showing that we may have a long road ahead of…
In recent months, we have seen several major retailers and banks experience significant digital outages. Morrisons, Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, and Harrods have been the latest to fall victim, with M&S still reeling from a far-reaching incident which started…
As many of you will know by now, I am a firm believer that service is essential in futureproofing against uncertainty and the key to unlocking the UK’s route to a productive and growing economy. Between the usual economic headlines…
It was a pleasure to welcome so many of you to the Institute’s 15th Annual Conference this week. Coming together to share our service stories – both the successes and learnings – served as a reminder of the “why” behind…
Regular readers of these weekly missives will know that I often reflect on the challenging times we are now living in. Just last week, I touched on the impact of this for UK businesses. In reality, though, it’s true…
The Heathrow debate has reared its head once again, owing to the Government’s backing for a third runway and this week’s calls for a review of the way it is regulated, as passenger charges rise and operating standards fall. Those in…