New research suggests that City firms are becoming less rigid in their approach to flexible working, but how far will the rules bend? According to recruitment firm Astbury Marsden, 34% of men working in the City say they enjoy some flexibility over the hours they work, either through flexi-time, working a certain number of hours annually … Continue reading
Following trials in Sheffield and Wales, the Fit to Work scheme is rolling out across the rest of the country from this week. The scheme was introduced by the government with a view to keeping more people in work and managing their sickness, rather than staying at home on long term absence. According to the … Continue reading
A wages board in New York State has recommended raising the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 per hour by 2018 in New York City and 2021 across the rest of the State. I joined the BBC World Business Report to discuss the impact of the move. Earlier this year, some cities including Seattle, San … Continue reading
In the wake of the Sony hack and other abuses of confidential information, cyber security is an issue that any business can ill afford to ignore. What’s more, there is free help available from the Government for small businesses under a revised voucher scheme. I recently attended a conference on cyber security, organised by the … Continue reading
I recently provided some insight into the relationships between charities and their chief executives for Third Sector magazine. The article followed the recent parting of ways of Tessa Ross from the National Theatre. The article, also featuring the comments from ACEVO’s Jenny Berry, can be read in full here. Continue reading
Snapchat CEO, 24 year-old Evan Spiegel, has said that an initial public offering (IPO) is “really important” for the ephemeral social media platform. Since it launched in 2011, Snapchat has grown to 100million registered users actively engaging with the platform each day. Of those, 65% upload ‘snaps’ – photos, pictures and videos – which are shared … Continue reading
Is the introduction of a standard minimum wage always bad for business? Studies can argue either way, but the long term social and cultural impact of a minimum hourly rate can be seen in nearly all developed countries. The teething pains can be acute, however, especially in the service sector. On a global level, the right … Continue reading
