Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-generation threat. Keep track of how the virus will affect your business, get the latest guidance and find out how other companies are reacting.
This isn't just a health crisis, it's an equality crisis
Inspiring Women in Business winners: In the “new normal”, we must make sure that female...
The rise of virtual presenteeism
Excessive workloads and a fear of redundancy mean over a third of employees are logged-on...
What are Simon Roberts’ big 3 challenges at Sainsbury’s?
The grocer's new CEO has taken the reins at a critical time.
Lockdown stress: 12 leaders share practical coping tips
In hard times, it's far too easy for the boss to forget to look after...
COVID-secure: How to make your workplace safe
A practical guide to doing a proper coronavirus risk assessment.
COVID-19 key developments: Furlough scheme cut-off to be announced, the UK's fiscal shackles ...
Stay informed on economic impacts, plus the latest advice, resources and best practice.
Lockdown finance: Tips for talking to your bank & managing cash flow
Video: Funding Xchange's Katrin Herrling answers some common questions.
Government's COVID-19 recovery strategy: What employers need to know
The key points from Boris Johnson's road map to re-opening.
5 thorny questions you need to answer before reopening the workplace
Boris Johnson’s ‘sketch of a roadmap’ is of limited use.
Should companies be paying dividends right now?
COVID-19 has brought the apparent trade-off between shareholders and society to a head.
Planning through uncertainty: A quick guide
Video: Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson and Insights Group CEO Andy Lothian offer tips on...
Packed living rooms, empty studios: Dispatches from the TV industry
Briefing: UKTV CEO Marcus Arthur.
The case for command-and-control leadership
When times are hard, we want someone to be in charge, but they need to...
What it's like to lead a FTSE 100 firm from isolation
FTSE 100 interview: AVEVA CEO Craig Hayman talks tough love, serendipity and finding opportunity in...
It is socially irresponsible to open the office. Discuss
Business decisions to exit the coronavirus lockdown will have far-reaching consequences for society.
How to innovate in a crisis
Leadership lessons video panel: ADP UK MD Jeff Phipps and Amazing If co-founder Sarah Ellis...
Coronavirus and the end of the global supply chain
In depth: COVID-19 has shown how fragile cost-driven, just-in-time processes really are.
How to see through coronavirus hype
When looking for how the pandemic ends and when the economy returns to normal, critical...
Managing in isolation: It’s even lonelier at the top
Leaders will be experiencing a particular type of stress during the COVID-19 lockdown.
How to protect diversity and inclusion during the coronavirus crisis
Being consciously inclusive is more important than ever, says EY’s Justine Campbell.
Employee mental health worries? Look to the line manager
COVID-19-inspired, company-wide programmes can only go so far.
Employee engagement vs the lockdown
Video: Professor Cary Cooper and C Space's regional CEO Felix Koch on how to support...
What can we learn from China about post-lockdown life?
Opinion: Hard though things are, this is an opportunity to glimpse the future, and maybe...
How "practical purpose" could help save your business
Why purposeful leadership matters right now.
What you can do to reduce employee fear and anxiety around COVID-19
Leaders need to help their workforce to emotionally self-regulate, says Dr Alan Watkins.
"I just joined as MD in February. Then the lockdown happened"
Briefing: Interflex's Jim Griffin on leading from the home office when nobody knows your face....
3 ways to pandemic-proof your supply chain
It’s too easy to forget that every link in the chain is a human being....
No, we are not at war with COVID-19
Opinion: Invoking the blitz spirit works better for politicians than for businesses, says the CEO...
Leading through a pandemic: Tips from the board
Seasoned board directors offer advice on how to lead through a crisis.
Video: "Crisis is the enemy of inertia"
Leadership lessons panel 2: Culture. James Reed, CEO of REED, and Michael Frohlich, CEO of...
"Don't confuse momentum with progress"
COVID-19 video briefing: Snap UK general manager Ed Couchman.
“I’m not taking a salary until business resumes”
COVID-19 briefing: St Giles Hotel Group CEO Abigail Tan.
As the pandemic surges, now is when we need to prepare for the ...
In every crisis is an opportunity.
What happens to your business if you get COVID-19?
Four bosses who caught coronavirus share their tips.
NextGen winners: The firms that will lead Britain's recovery
Agility, impact and vision define our next generation of great companies.
Furlough and bias: An open letter to business leaders facing tough decisions
In moments of stress, business leaders default to autopilot behaviours, with social structural prejudices baked...
Customer service in a pandemic: The great, the good and the downright terrible ...
As these examples show, the best businesses put humanity first.
How D&I can help firms grow during a crisis
Many D&I initiatives will be deprioritised, postponed or cancelled altogether in the next three months....
Leading from a distance: Remote working for the C-suite
Leadership lessons video panel: Chris Hirst, CEO of Havas Creative; Matt Peers, COO of Linklaters;...
There’s little point saving your business if you let your market die
Opinion: The nature of the coronavirus pandemic demands we look out for each other.
What happens next: COVID-19 lessons from Italian CEOs
Part I: Marco Alvera, chief executive of €15bn Lombardy-based energy firm Snam, on living with...
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How to execute plan B
As governments across the world are executing crisis plans on a scale not seen since...
Which values matter most in a crisis?
Have your say on how coronavirus is changing your culture.
C-Suite parents share working at home tips
For many people, the home office is now also a home school.
How to spot financial distress among your suppliers
As supply chains struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, watch out for these red flags.
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How to help your business and your employees during the coronavirus
The world is in lockdown, but it doesn’t have to stop. Here are some instant...
How COVID-19 broke the hospitality & events industry
Sector report: 98 per cent of hotel and venue bosses are worried about the financial...
Could coronavirus lead to gender equality?
Opinion: Enforced home-working and home-schooling could change the lives of working women, and the business...
Mike Ashley: Does it matter if the public hates you right now?
The Sports Direct founder’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn criticism, but in the...
4 films to keep you sane during the coronavirus lockdown
Cirrus CEO Simon Hayward shares some choices to put things in perspective.
