Let’s be honest, finance still has a big gender problem March 9, 2024 Representation of women at senior leadership levels remains too low and even for those in power, challenges persist, writes Natasha Frangos.
Most Workplace Leaders Are Missing A Key Piece Of The Puzzle In Driving Employee Engagement: Building Data March 4, 2024 Have you ever needed a room for a large team meeting only to find someone had already reserved it for a quick huddle? How about sitting in a freezing cold office, shivering throughout the day because the air conditioning is blasting in the middle of winter? What about trying to locate one of the few [...]
Can AI help employers work out what makes us human? February 24, 2024 AI will only make soft skills more desirable but could it also help recruiters find them in unusual places? Asks Henry Oliver
Standard Chartered reportedly taps ex-Chancellor Javid and Treasury veteran Roxburgh to be next chair February 7, 2024 Standard Chartered has reportedly tapped former Chancellor Sajid Javid and Treasury veteran Charles Roxburgh to succeed José Viñals as its chair.
Over-hiring blamed as UK consultancy job vacancies nosedived last year February 7, 2024 The number of job vacancies at UK consultancies dropped by more than 80 per cent last year, as experts park the blame on firms over-hiring coupled with the drop in demand. According to data from a labour market analytics firm Vacancysoft shared with Bloomberg, McKinsey and Co., Bain & Co., Boston Consulting Group and Accenture [...]
Has ChatGPT single-handedly killed the world’s chances of hitting net zero? February 6, 2024 When questioned if it really did have our best intentions at heart, ChatGPT is unnervingly diplomatic.
Bob Sternfels faces opposition to be re-elected as McKinsey boss January 21, 2024 McKinsey head Bob Sternfels' bid for re-election is reportedly facing internal opposition due to mass layoffs and a slowdown in growth during his tenure.
McKinsey defers partners’ bonuses as dealmaking dries up December 24, 2023 Partners at management consultancy McKinsey have reportedly voted to defer part of their bonuses as the company sees a slowdown in demand for its services amid a slump in corporate deals.
Five areas of tech which will dominate 2024: From climate to blockchain December 23, 2023 Investors will also be closely watching government regulation against the misuse of AI.
After four years, supply chain issues are easing – but it’s not all smooth sailing yet December 18, 2023 Global supply chain issues have finally eased, but if there's anything we've learnt, it's not to become complacent, writes Anne Sophie Fribourg