29/11/2019
RBS launches standalone digital bank
Bó is intended to compete with Monzo. The Guardian
Who is buying .org?
The web domain is popular among not-for-profits, but some have expressed concern over its proposed sale. FT
Cultivating gratitude
Team success doesn't just come through being results orientated. HBR
28/11/2019
A City firm is footing the bill for fertility treatment
Goldman Sachs joins and increasing number of companies offering the employee perk. Evening Standard
Primark owner faces investor revolt
Some shareholders have expressed concerns over Associated British Foods’ long-term bonus scheme. The Telegraph
Does putting employees on the board really improve long-term decision making
Worker representation is already company law in multiple european countries. The Conversation
27/11/2019
The South dominates UK tech
London and the South East accounts for over half of the UK tech economy. UK Tech news
How to make friends with remote workers
Stronger communities create more engaged staff. Harvard Business Review
The rise of commercial drones
The global market is expected to soar tenfold over the next five years. FT
26/11/2019
UK bank note printer "teetering on the brink"
De La Rue is accelerating its restructuring plan. BBC
Why companies are afraid to talk about men’s mental health
Men kill themselves at a rate 3.5 times higher than women. Quartz
Captain Underpants and what it can teach you about creativity
In two minutes. Fast Company
25/11/2019
How female board appointments really work
There’s a tendency to increase the number of seats rather than power. Strategy + Business
Uber loses London licence
The ride-hailing app will appeal the decision. The Guardian
What it actually takes to be a selfish leader
Celebrate win-win outcomes. Forbes
22/11/2019
Something for the time poor CEO
Pre mortems, crowdsourcing and ditching the rigid diary can help you unclog your time. FT
More tech troubles for TSB
The latest It glitch comes a week after the bank apologised for last years outage. CityAM
You should stop using passwords
They weren’t even designed for the internet. World Economic Forum
21/11/2019
A bad day for Royal Mail investors
Despite posting its best revenues for five years. The Telegraph
Learning lessons from IBM in Nazi Germany
The responsibilities of businesses that have had dealings with reprehensible regimes. Harvard Business Review
Younger employees are more likely to stand up for women in the workplace
And intervene if they see inappropriate behaviour. BBC
20/11/2019
Investigating the "culture of fear" at the Big Four
Accountancy firms have a harassment problem. FT
Migrants are spotting gaps that others might miss
Helping refugees into business. The Economist
Lidl unveils living wage increase
19,000 staff will see their hourly rate rise to match the voluntary measure. The Guardian
19/11/2019
How to make it to the c-suite and stay there
It's about playing the long game. MIT Sloan
Who said package holidays were dead?
EasyJet is hoping to fill the void left by Thomas Cook. The Guardian
Can machine learning reshape retail?
Data has long played a part in customer interactions. UK Tech News
18/11/2019
John Lewis has a new store concept
It’s hoped that "experience playgrounds" will reinvent stores. The Guardian
How to be okay with people not liking you
The importance of a thick skin and confronting discomfort. Fast Company
Big tech is entering the housing market
The rise of Silicon Valley has created a housing crisis. BBC
15/11/2019
The people still using floppy disks
The technology has an endearing legacy. The Telegraph
Labour wants to part nationalise BT
As part of plans to provide free broadband to everyone. The Guardian
The pain of the video conference
Dialling in is the new norm for businesses. The Economist
14/11/2019
Google moves into banking
The tech giant is planning to launch a current account. BBC
The downside of office communities
"Belonging" isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. FT
What you can learn from niche companies
Understand how specialist businesses succeed. Strategy + Business
13/11/2019
A "step change" in female board representation
Women hold 32.4 per cent of FTSE 100 board positions. The Independent
Making excuses holds you back
Do you agree? Forbes
How to make AI more human
Algorithms currently decide whose voices are heard. HBR
12/11/2019
Why It Matters What Colour You Paint The Office Walls
Environment can have an emotional and psychological effect on staff. Quartz
Alibaba made $1bn in 68 seconds
During a record breaking singles day. The Telegraph
13 stories about failure
And what you can learn. New Scientist
11/11/2019
British Steel to be rescued
China's Jingye Group has agreed a £70m deal in principle. BBC
How do you decide who gets laid off?
KPMG’s Tim Jones has an unenviable task. FT
Why Big Tech could be the death of the economy
Often the villains of an economic downturn are of the heroes of the preceding boom. The Guardian
08/11/2019
Female employees banned from wearing glasses
Company dress codes have caused controversy in Japan. BBC
"Complaints should never be aired in public"
Huawei’s CEO has spoken out after employee complaints over working hours went viral. Abacus
A memo to chief execs
About diversity and inclusion. The Economist
07/11/2019
Have City traders finally had enough?
Association heads are pushing for cuts to working hours. BBC
The bad side of electric vehicles
We are unprepared to cope with the buildup of batteries. New Scientist (paywall)
Are men really more competitive than women?
This study says so. HBR
06/11/2019
Will we really get rid of chairs?
What the office could look like in 2050. FT
Giving staff shares improves retention
How to help employees share your profits. People Management
October sees "worse period of contraction" since 2009
IHS’s Purchasing Managers Index shows stagnant growth. The Independent
05/11/2019
Facebook’s new look
The social network has had a rebrand of sorts. BBC
The productivity trap explained
These mental mistakes make you feel like you haven’t achieved anything. HBR
Should Steve Easterbrook have been fired?
A blanket ban on chain-of-command relationships does little to help the rest of the workforce. The Guardian
04/11/2019
The Tories have copied Silicon Valley
Johnson has certainly moved fast and broken things. The Economist
Is overwork an addiction?
How to overcome workaholism. Fast Company
Mothercare is in trouble
The 79 store retailer has announced plans to appoint administrators. Retail Gazette
01/11/2019
How to teach the "soft skill that every company wants"
Critical thinking can be learned. World Economic Forum
Do you have too much to do?
A podcast in how to handle heavy workloads. Harvard Business Review
The company secret that’s a sure sign of success
It’s rumoured that algorithms aren't the only thing that Silicon Valley firms like to keep quiet. Quartz
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