Philosophy the key to good business
Business leaders may dismiss philosophy as a trifling dalliance. But it could be the path to overcome all sorts of business problems, both large and small...
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Digital disruption transforming the finance sector
A wave of digital technology is causing massive changes in the finance world. Will your business survive or drown?...
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Is Uber a threat to democracy?
Disruptive businesses such as Uber demonstrate the need for new social and regulatory policies...
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Chartered Accountants and the Panama Papers
Should Chartered Accountants enter the debate about the offshoring activities highlighted in the Panama papers?...
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Running a business on $1 a day
The cloud has given small organisations the opportunity to buy professional tech capabilities at a fraction of the former price...
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Happiness key to boosting staff productivity
Psychologist and happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar tells us how to get happy...
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Mindfulness: A simple way to live and lead better
Why do more and more business leaders swear by mindfulness? And could it make your work – and your life – better?...
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Leadership lessons from supermodel-turned-CEO Tyra Banks
How a supermodel-turned-CEO found opportunities where others saw obstacles...
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Why does gender pay inequality still persist?
Despite a decade of heated political and social comment, the gender pay gap is widening. But why is this?...
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Is neuromarketing becoming unethical?
As neuromarketing gathers pace and we can be increasingly manipulated, pressing ethical questions need to be answered...
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A different approach to employee investigations in China
Traditional investigative approaches in China may lead a company into trouble...
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Uncovering the real roots of populism
The failure of Western elites to manage the social consequences of recession puts future economic improvement at risk and invites the rise of demagogues...
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Finance transformation: 7 secrets for success
What finance transformation means, why to do it, and how to do it well. We get advice from three experts...
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Cultural intelligence and business decision-making
The way people make business decisions varies from culture to culture. Understanding how different people arrive at their decisions can make or break a business deal...
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The uncertain future of work
A polarisation of jobs may soon occur with widespread ramifications for society. Savvy professionals should consider specialisation and upskilling now...