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2020/2021 - the year worry went viral. So how can we eliminate unproductive worry? For most of us, the global pandemic means re-evaluating our priorities, adapting to a period of change and working flexibly while experiencing tighter rules and restrictions in other...

As a leader, your responsibility has always been to keep your team safe, connected and productive. But when a global pandemic intervenes, how do you flex with it? What do you need to adapt about your leadership style to better support your people? In the last nine...

2020 will be remembered for only one thing. But this doesn’t mean pressing pause on your executive career, especially if you’re ready for a change. At times like these, stay future focused. Build your skills, harness the power (and rewards) of networking and boost...

There are many differences between an in-house legal role and working in private practice. For example, most lawyers find that in-house culture, communications and hierarchies tend to be less formal. You’ll probably also have fewer support staff. Another big shift in...

Use Google to search for the people in your team and see what you find. For most people, their LinkedIn profiles are likely to be at the top of the results page. On average, employees have a LinkedIn network that is 10 times larger than their company’s follower base....

Earlier in the year, when ABTA published its annual Travel Trends Report, the outlook for the travel and tourism industry in 2020 was broadly positive. Despite modest economic growth and political uncertainties surrounding Brexit, as well as the sad demise of the...

Has lockdown inspired you to change your life and launch a new business idea or side hustle? A shocking 90% of start-ups fail and not having the right team in place is one of the biggest culprits. So, we were delighted to contribute to this ‘Five things to consider...

McKinsey’s Diversity Matters report found “a statistically significant relationship between a more diverse leadership team and better financial performance” - meaning having a more diverse board has shown to increase profits. The report went on to explain that more...

How should board members act in a crisis? A board’s mandate is to oversee good governance and risk management, to protect the interests of every key stakeholder and to ensure the strength of its business in the long-term. Effective crisis management has always...