Entrepreneurs who struggle to recognise and make sense of their own emotions are less likely to feel attached to their businesses and less committed to achieving their goals, particularly in high-stress periods, according to new research from the University of Bath School of Management. And while management development programmes often focus on areas such as strategy, finance and leadership skills, the study – No words for feelings, no attachment to ventures? Alexithymia, venture attachment, and venture goal commitment under perceived stress – also suggests there may be significant value in helping entrepreneurs improve their emotional self-awareness. More →

I think this is the toughest job market in a generation. But in my experience, the bigger problem isn’t the market. It’s that a lot of very capable senior people are still playing the old game, and the rules have changed. For most of my career, being senior meant being the expert, and that is what got you hired. I would now say expertise is only around a third of how a senior person is judged. The other two thirds are how well you use AI to amplify your work, and who knows and rates you, including what your network tells you about where your industry is heading. More →

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A good proportion of workplace investment is driven by a relatively small number of events prompting change. That could be when a lease approaches expiry, a business relocates, an organisation outgrows its existing premises or a landlord identifies the need to reposition an asset. These milestones create opportunities to invest in new or refurbished office environments. But what happens in the years between these events? More →

Increasingly, companies look to demonstrate meaningful social impact through their CSR, ESG and employee engagement programmes. And, partnering with a charity delivers a “win, win” for all parties, as it gives employees and customers a cause to align to, and the cause exposure and income from fundraising. But the most effective partnerships should be judged by the difference they make, rather than the category a charity occupies. At Leukaemia Care, we support people affected by blood cancer at every stage of life, including children and their families. More →