Regular readers of my column will know that  sitting on the panel for the Veuve Clicquot Business Women Awards is one of the highlights of my year. Each and every year, I am struck by both the sheer number and the...

Over the past few years, a growing number of businesses have begun to focus on wellbeing. Continued research in this space has created an ever evolving understanding of what drives the productivity of staff. There...

Earlier this month, over 150 CEOs, Chairs and senior leaders from across the Hospitality, Travel & Leisure (HTL) sector gathered in PwC’s global headquarters at 1 Embankment Place to be presented with the findings...

Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure (HTL) 2020 Review 2019 Edition Companies across all consumer sectors are grappling with the challenge of increasing diversity in their workforces. While targets like that...

Free movement of people is a cornerstone of the EU project and, in a week where Brexit wrangling has reached fever pitch, it is a point of contention that stirs emotions – as it has for any years. More often than not,...

It's that time of year again for headline-grabbing press stories focusing on excessive pay for CEO’s. However, we rarely see any attention given to NED compensation. Over the last few months, against a back-drop of...

As 2018 draws to a close, our practice consultants reflect on the trends, challenges and highlights that have stood out this year. Moira Benigson, Managing Partner On the 3rd of December, Michele Obama spoke at the...

Earlier this week, I wrote an opinion piece for Retail Week. The article focussed on founders who can’t stay away. Why is it that founders often want to remain involved with their businesses even after selling...

Think of Italy. Once you’re past the beautiful landscapes, art, architecture and delicious food, you think of brands, and you think of style. Be it the cocksure, sleek glamour of sports cars like Maserati and Ferrari,...