20/12/2019
The man who stares down bears
Andrew Bailey is the Bank of England’s new governor. The Telegraph
Why is Rudolph’s nose red?
How Christmas became commercialised. FT
What happens to your brain during a disagreement?
And how to win the argument. The Conversation
19/12/2019
The farmland trust listing in London
Alternative assets are becoming increasingly popular. FT
The 4 global trends you need to consider
And how leaders can prepare for them. Strategy + Business
Embrace Asynchronous Communication
And other tips for avoiding distractions at work. Harvard Business Review
18/12/2019
"Suspicious and sceptical"
The now-published Brydon Report recommends an overhaul and extension of the audit industry. The Guardian
2020 will see the emergence of a new type of trade union
The digital revolution is changing how workers are represented. Nesta
It pays to help governments snoop
Shining a light on the lesser-known but lucrative side of cyber security. The Economist
17/12/2019
6 rules for improving employee wellbeing
Mindful lunches could be your low-hanging fruit. FT
The pub is back
Lessons in business reinvention. The Telegraph
Leadership in times of war
An event. How to Academy
16/12/2019
How to avoid filling positions you don’t need
Don’t scale for the sake of it. UK Tech news
The only B Corp in Afghanistan
Roshan is the country’s biggest employer. Quartz
Tighter regulations for water firms
Suppliers will have to cut the average bill by £50 over the next five years says Ofwat. BBC
13/12/2019
Growing the sperm business
Investors are pumping money into male fertility treatments. FT
Do your employees deserve hungover days?
A debate. City AM
How to unlearn your business habits
Blockbuster is the prime example of the importance of embracing change. Strategy + Business
12/12/2019
A new type of MBA?
There’s a business benefit to learning about music, drama and books. The Economist
Misjudged marketing mistakes are never far away
It gets worse for Peloton. FT
Using tech to help the homeless
Tech for good. City AM
11/12/2019
"The next 10 years could be the best 10 years we’ve ever seen, or the worst"
A selection of management insights from the last year. MIT Sloan
Making money whichever way the pound swings
The businesses pulling an election all-nighter. BBC
Brazil’s burgeoning fintech sector
Nubank’s success demonstrates that global challengers won’t just emerge from established financial centres. Quartz
10/12/2019
Retuning the Triple Bottom Line
As it approaches its 25th anniversary, the notion of People, Profit, Planet needs a modern refresh. Forbes
The 5 qualities of an emotionally intelligent mentor
Finding the ‘right’ mentor can be a challenge. Fast Company
Wetherspoon’s 10,000 new jobs
The Brexit-pedalling pub chain is expanding. BBC
09/12/2019
Do out of hours emails break employment law?
The average weekly working time should not exceed 48 hours. The Conversation
Will Tesco really sell its Asian business?
The supermarket is reviewing whether to sell its Asian business. The Guardian
Painful truths don’t always improve performance
When it comes to employee feedback, delivery is everything. FT
06/12/2019
6 signs that your corporate culture has gone astray
If left unattended, culture can become a liability. Harvard Business Review
End of the road for Eddie Stobart?
One of the UK’s most recognisable logistics firms is caught up in a family battle. The Guardian
What Manchester City vs Manchester United tells you about capitalism
Both represent contrasting systems. The Conversation
05/12/2019
What Elizabeth Holmes taught me about gender bias
Sometimes we can be too eager to believe the story. FT
Don’t adopt the persona you think you should have
The 10 principles for leadership presence. Strategy + Business
Inside the businesses left behind by politics
The political climate is offering little hope to companies in the UK’s manufacturing heartland. The Telegraph
04/12/2019
Do you speak English English?
How native english speakers can stop confusing everyone else. FT
M&S rolls out urban farming in stores
The scheme is the first stage of the retailer’s partnership with Infarm. Retail Gazette
The rise and fall of a management blackbelt
Six Sigma became a must-have a management tool in the early noughties. Quartz
03/12/2019
Is digital distraction really as bad as you think
Screen-time can be managed. Fast Company
The US has declared a trade war on champagne and cheese
The EU is yet to respond. The Telegraph
Netflix’s empire of debt
The video streamer’s rapid rise, and long term prospects. The Guardian
02/12/2019
Disabled employees are paid 12 per cent less
The disability pay gap is widest for people aged between 30 and 40. BBC
Which are the UK’s most aggressive tax avoiders?
You have six guesses. The Guardian
BT bins performance-related bonuses
Long-term incentive plans have become increasingly controversial in recent years. FT
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