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Why retail and consumer CEOs are facing shorter tenures

Work Life

When two of the most powerful brands in retail and packaged foods last month ousted their CEOs , it signaled corporate boards are more ready to toss top executives before activist investors tell them to act. Consumer packaged goods and retail chiefs to August 31 have held the top job for 7.7 The tenure for U.S. The tenure for U.S.

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Flexible working and its benefits are enjoyed most by highest paid workers

Workplace Insight

The figures are from an analysis of flexible working in Scotland, which is supported by the Scottish Government and The Hunter Foundation. Frontline jobs are often done face-to-face or at a specific location, such as roles in hospitality, retail, health and social care, manufacturing and education.

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Why the over 50s are leaving the workforce in huge numbers

Workplace Insight

The UK economy has a problem with its over 50s: following the COVID pandemic, they have been leaving the labour force en masse , causing headaches for businesses and the government. Given their relatively low income, these retirees could also potentially face financial difficulties later in retirement and add pressure to government spending.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

Principal Company: Jennifer Schaus & Associates, a government contract consulting network Strategic partnership philosophy: Align consultants with different specialties to better serve clients and boost everyone’s bottom line. At a national outdoor retail show I talked to dozens of paddleboard companies, and C4 Waterman was the best fit.

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Everything You Need to Know About B Corps and How They Can Drive Positive Change Globally

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To become B Corp certified, companies must score at least 80 out of 200 points and adhere to standards across governance, employees, community, environment and customer relations. Governance is about the board of directors, policies and procedures, and the way business is executed.

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Crisis Management Essentials

Tanveer Naseer

In the case of manufacturer this includes quality controls, in the case of an accounting firm or financial services a strong set of values. In turn, a crisis is a great opportunity to see whether these values still govern day-to-day decision making. The goal of prevention strategies is to eliminate or significantly reduce crisis risks.

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People are worried about the impact of new tech, but many feel confident it will benefit them

Workplace Insight

Half of respondents aged under 50 do not know what job they will be doing in 20 years based on how quickly their industry is changing, rising to two-thirds (66 percent) for deskless retail workers and almost two-thirds (63 percent) for transport/storage workers.