The First World War commonly referred to at World War 1 or the Great War was and has remained one of the most impactful wars on our country and culture. The war killed around 10 million military personnel and almost 7 million civilians. It started on the 28th of July 1914 and lasted for over [...]
Sir Charlie Mayfield will leave behind an impressive legacy when he steps down as chairman of John Lewis Partnership (JLP) in 2020. […]
Research has found that the same pressures top athletes and elite military units face can also be faced by top business leaders. Those that excel under the same pressures often guide their business to success and encourage those around them to become better employees. […]
It is currently a story of two halves on the UK High Street front. Whilst many retail stores are struggling and we are hearing of huge job cuts, recruitment freezes and store closures, department stores such as Selfridges and Harrods are reporting consecutive quarters of strong results. So what are these department stores doing to [...]
I’ve commented before how these are exciting times for Holland & Barrett and its two most recent Retail Executive hires feel like the supplements and health food retailer has filled the final pieces of its boardroom jigsaw. […]
Nearly all CEOs will, at some point in the near future, highlight the need for their company to be more diverse. However, research has found that though the intention is there, very few organisations have a robust strategy in place that will actually allow them to achieve this goal. […]