Monday, October 25

Technology Visions: The Human Factor, with Reading Room's Margaret Manning

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The digital marketing agency's founder explains how the Cloud and Web 2.0 are changing our behaviour.

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1031993/mt-workplace-technology-visions-human-factor-reading-rooms-margaret-manning/

Bankers' bonuses look set to be officially deflated. But will a cap on payouts work?

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The word on the street is that the 27 member Committee of European Banking Supervisors is about to recommend a formal limitation on the size of bankers’ bonuses. All the signs are that the cap will take the form of a multiple of basic pay beyond which bonuses may not extend – 20 times being the most oft-mentioned figure.

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1033920/eu-prick-bank-bonus-bubble/

Courage of their convictions: employers urged to hire ex-cons

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When Ken Clarke floated the idea at the Conservative Party conference this week of paying prisoners to work a 40-hour week while they’re behind bars, there was a bit of an outcry. But one group reckons there's a more pressing issue for the Government to address: how to persuade reluctant companies to hire ex-offenders when they come out of prison. On the face of it, it seems hard to criticise anyone for refusing to hire a convicted murderer, say. But if everyone refuses to hire them, the consequences could be grave - and expensive . . .

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1033753/courage-convictions-employers-urged-hire-ex-cons/

How to strengthen relations with your board

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It goes without saying that for a CEO, having good relationships with the board is vital, especially in an era when countless studies have shown that trust is at an all-time low. When it comes to the board's effectiveness, communication is the key. 'Keep it transparent and trustworthy', says Stephen Miles, vice chairman of leadership consulting at Heidrick & Struggles, and his co-author Tom Wajnert. Here are their ten top tips for keeping that all-important relationship harmonious...

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1033970/mt-experts-ten-top-tips-strengthen-relations-board/

UK plc loses its mojo - as double-dip fears re-emerge

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Business confidence in Britain has sunk as low as it did during the worst of the recession.

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1034212/uk-plc-loses-its-mojo-double-dip-fears-re-emerge/

How fair is Britain? Not very

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission says women and (some) ethnic minorities are still getting a raw deal.

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1034195/how-fair-britain-not-very/

Why Business Education?

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“Practical business impact and benefits for individuals at every level business education consolidates the structure of your organisation. It ensures intelligent strategic action at every level, and gives individuals the tools and awareness to hone that strategy.

Build internal skills from external expertise
With business education you make world-class expertise an integral part of your organisation. Instead of relying on outside support, you enhance the capabilities of your managers and leaders to address challenges. And by exposing senior people to leading edge-thinking, you ensure your business has the strategic drive to succeed.

Address company challenges and individual needs
To achieve your business goals, you depend on the actions and the passion of individuals. By giving your team members the scope to develop themselves, you ensure they have the ability to develop your organisation. You increase productivity, retention and satisfaction, and build a business that each of them can be proud of.”

Link
http://www.london.edu/theschool/whybusinesseducation.html

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