Business hierarchies: understanding the pros and cons?

Flat hierarchies have in recent years become well-known in the business world as alternatives to more traditional structures. Some quarters of the media have positioned flat hierarchies as a necessity for the successful companies of tomorrow, but this is not the case:...

advo partners with UIB

The partnership allows advo clients access to independent advice on all commercial insurances through the Lloyds of London commercial market. advo has been searching for many years for a like-minded commercial insurer to deliver ‘same-service’ advice and support to...

New government health initiative a “wake-up call” for employers

Workplaces have a key role to play in delivering a new government healthcare plan. Health secretary Matt Hancock set out plans to make prevention a central plank of the upcoming NHS long term plan, and a green paper will be published on this issue next year. In an...

Evelyn Bourke: Why I champion women in business

Evelyn Bourke, Bupa’s Group CEO outlines why she is so passionate about ensuring an organisation has the culture to ensure people can reach their full potential. “I have long had a personal passion for helping people reach their full potential, regardless...

Five reasons why having a business purpose pays off

Reputation boosts, employee demand and company performance are the factors driving businesses to prioritise organisational purpose. A new CMI report outlines what having a purpose can do for managers. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)’s latest report The What,...

Female executive positions flatline

A new report backs up previous research that although female No-executive directors are at an all-time high female executive positions have flatlined. A report by Cranfield School of Management has criticised the lack of progress in improving gender diversity of the...