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Gender Quotas On Boards Are Not Just For Show
Gender-based quotas are an effective way to challenge power structures and improve the number of women on major board committees, finds new research by emlyon business school. But ownership matters: state and institutional investors open the door, while family owners often keep it firmly shut. The study, conducted by Professor Jean-Luc Arregle, Professor of International Strategy at emlyon business school, and his co-authors investigated how national quotas and corporate owne
Sep 23, 2025


Businesses Embracing AI But Staff Fears Of Job Losses Remain
New research from Uswitch business savings experts reveals that small business owners are either optimistic (34%) or supportive (37%)...
Jul 10, 2025


The Key Challenges Facing Business Leaders In The UK Today
Leading a business in the UK today demands more than just commercial acumen. In a climate shaped by uncertainty, evolving workforce...
Jul 4, 2025


Why Wellbeing Is Crucial For Family Business Success
In the world of family businesses, the lines between professional and personal often blur. Your teams aren't just employees; they're...
Jul 2, 2025


More Than A Seat At The Table – What Family Businesses Need From A NED
Most family businesses reach a point where the board needs more than just familiar voices around the table. This usually happens as the...
May 30, 2025


Mental Health And Well-Being In The Workplace
In today's fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, employee mental health and well-being are not just “nice-to-have” extras—they...
Apr 25, 2025


The Conversations That Stick: Reflections Of A Family Business Headhunter
Over the years, I’ve sat in dozens of briefing meetings about senior hires in family businesses. On the surface, they often start the...
Apr 10, 2025


Building A Leadership Team Before A Family Business Sale
Selling a family business is one of the biggest decisions an owner will ever make. It’s not just about the business itself—it’s about the...
Mar 10, 2025


Workers 'Disillusioned' By Recent Pay Inflation & No Pay Rises
After a year of pay exceeding inflation, the tables seem to be turning on worker pay expectations as employers take stock of regulation...
Dec 10, 2024


Novus Supports Whitbread’s New National College Partnerships
Novus Property Solutions is supporting its longstanding client, hospitality company Whitbread, as it reveals brand new national further...
Nov 14, 2024


Is 'Parent Guilt' An Issue For Staff In Your Family Business?
For half of managers with children, balancing their job with family life has become an overwhelming challenge, leaving many to feel like...
Nov 12, 2024


One Day Everyone Will Exit
The exit of your family office team is inevitable. The time to take action is now and preparing now will help ensure a transition that...
Nov 5, 2024


Gen Z - The Generation That Wants It All
Businesses are struggling to manage Gen Z as new research reveals that they demand more from employers than any previous generation....
Oct 23, 2024


Employment Rights Bill Triggers Employer Confusion
The Bill, which has been touted as the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation, brings forward 28 separate reforms. However,...
Oct 21, 2024


Small Business Index Reveals A Slowing Job Market
QuickBooks Small Business Index Reveals Decline and Stagnation in UK SMB Employment and Vacancies for September 2024 Intuit’s latest...
Oct 17, 2024


Harnessing The Strengths Of Family Relationships For Long-Term Success
Maximising family ownership in a business and leveraging the strengths of familial relationships can be a game-changer for long-term...
Oct 1, 2024


Staff Failing To Make The Most Of Their Workplace Benefits
According to new research from talent solutions expert Robert Walters’ upcoming Benefits Guide. The guide – surveying 3,000 professionals...
Sep 9, 2024


A Sad State Of Affairs According To STEP Report
The majority of solicitors and professionals who help plan their clients’ estates have either seen instances of actual or suspected...
Sep 4, 2024


Working With Different Generations For An Inclusive & Diverse Workforce
In today's rapidly evolving work environment, businesses are encountering a unique challenge: managing a workforce that spans multiple...
Sep 2, 2024


The Big Stay: 71% Hesitant To Move Jobs
Global recruiter Robert Walters has warned professionals that ‘hanging onto a job’ which no longer serves your career could not only be...
Aug 29, 2024

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