Power to the People: What’s really behind the People’s Vote power struggle November 18, 2019 The bitter row among rival factions in the People’s Vote campaign ostensibly came to an end last week when controversial chairman Roland Rudd resigned. Rudd, also chairman of PR firm Finsbury, faced three weeks of public insurrection from staff after sacking People’s Vote director James McGrory and communications chief Tom Baldwin in what was described as a “boardroom coup”. Read more: [...]
Lloyd’s of London insurer opens investigation amid ‘fresh harassment claims’ June 11, 2019 Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), one of the Lloyd’s of London’s top insurance firms, is conducting an investigation amid claims two executives harassed colleagues. The claims deepen the scandal surrounding workplace culture at Lloyd’s of London. Allegations are believed to include one executive groping colleagues and making lewd sexual remarks. Another has been accused of stalking [...]
Baker Mckenzie boosts revenue and profit despite testing year August 29, 2019 Global legal giant Baker Mckenzie said today its revenue grew 1.2 per cent to $2.92bn (£2.39bn) in the last financial year. Baker Mckenzie has suffered a tough year with the shock death of global managing partner and former London chief Paul Rawlinson in April. Read more: Law firm Baker McKenzie confirms death of global chair [...]
Women’s Equality Party stands aside for Chuka Umunna in Cities of London and Westminster seat November 12, 2019 The Women’s Equality Party candidate in the Cities of London and Westminster has stood aside for Liberal Democrat – and male – rival Chuka Umunna. Jenn Selby announced this morning that she was standing down to endorse his campaign, saying it was critical “to stop Brexit, which will disproportionately impact on women”. Umunna, the former [...]
Coronavirus: Keeping company culture a top priority will pay off April 16, 2020 Small business owners across the nation are, understandably, concerned right now. Daily news reports show the economy coming to a halt, businesses shutting up shop and an ever increasing death toll. SMEs, arguably more than any other group, are equipped to weather this storm. Our connected economy and cloud-based services enable us to continue – in [...]
Tory chair: Matt Hancock hurt Conservatives in Batley and Spen by-election July 2, 2021 The Conservative party co-chair has said Matt Hancock’s resignation came up on the doorstep in the Batley and Spen by-election and likely cost them votes. Amanda Milling said there were a “whole load of issues that affected our campaign” and that Hancock “was something that came up on the doorstep, I have to be honest about [...]
Exclusive: City of London councillors call for associate guild to admit female members January 7, 2020 One of the City’s ancient trade guilds that does not accept female members is “tainting” the City of London, according to a group of councillors. The City of London Corporation has 110 associated Livery companies, which were traditionally trade associations and guilds for different crafts. Read more: Exclusive: City of London mulls over historic Lord Mayor selection reform The groups [...]
Lloyd’s chair says misconduct cases may emerge as soon as this week May 21, 2019 Lloyd’s chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown expects two or three cases of serious misconduct at the insurance marketplace to emerge as soon as this week as his organisation tackles reports of widespread sexual harassment. Read more: Lloyd's of London unveils 'robust plan' following sexual harassment claims “There are two or three quite big live issues out there [...]
Debenhams finance chief exits after just 12 months to join Ted Baker September 26, 2019 Debenhams finance chief Rachel Osborne has stepped down in order to join struggling fashion brand Ted Baker. Osborne was appointed chief finance officer at the embattled department store in September last year, and has quit after one year to take on the same role at Ted Baker. Read more: Debenhams wins high court battle to [...]
A mountain out of a McFlurry? November 5, 2019 The discussion surrounding the departure of McDonald’s former CEO, Steve Easterbrook, has revealed a nuanced landscape. In such a space, sweeping conclusions aren’t always illustrative. The fact remains, we don’t yet know any details of Easterbrook’s relationship with a colleague beyond that is was consensual. Was it a one-off fling? Are they in love? We [...]