Now, more than ever, organizations must foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. Creating a more equitable work organization isn’t just the right thing to do, but is also an important business decision. A 2019 report from consulting firm McKinsey & Company proves the business case for workplace equity, by illustrating how equitable […]
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Canada’s Economy Saw Fastest Growth on Record In Summer Rebound
Canada’s economy saw the fastest pace of growth on record this past summer as the country rebounded from the spring lockdowns, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Economic output grew 8.9 per cent in the July-September period, the fastest pace of growth in records going back to 1961. If the economy kept up this pace for an […]
How to Create a Winning Post-Pandemic Business Model
In order for your company to succeed in the post-pandemic era, you must do two things well: Select your strategy carefully to target a defensible market segment and tailor your business model to capture and dominate your target market. The problem is, most companies aren’t ready to compete on these new terms. The pandemic sharply […]
Business and HR advice podcast ‘Talking Work and Health’ returns for second series
Talking Work and Health, the podcast series for business and HR leaders, focused on workplace health and wellbeing, has returned for a second series. The weekly series, produced by Health Management, aims to share practical insights and explore workplace health topics in an informal and accessible way. It is co-hosted by Liam Sloane and Dr […]
2020 employment trends from HR practitioners
New Year, new plan each year, different HR trends will come onto the scene and practitioners will implement new strategies to help them achieve an enriched company culture, improved employee experience, and a sparkling employer brand. With that in mind, HR Grapevine caught up with numerous HR practitioners before the New Year to see where you should […]
The corporate Board is broken – here’s how to fix it
The Board is the beating heart of your business. The experience around the Board table is the ultimate tool in combatting the fierce current global climate and extending the innovation that keeps your company relevant. However, even in some of the biggest companies in the world, historic Boards have come to inadequate conclusions and the […]
Company boards ‘need at least one BAME member’
The biggest UK firms should have at least one black, Asian, or minority ethnic (BAME) member on their boards by 2021, business group the CBI has said. Backed by companies such as Microsoft and law firm Linklaters, it said firms needed to set “clear and stretching targets” to improve diversity. Currently more than a third […]