Management

Your boss is now allowed to read your private messages, but will they?

A recent European Court of Human Rights ruling has determined that bosses can read employees’ private messages. However, permission does equal ability, and any employer trying this may be sorely disappointed

Draghi predicts the future for Europe

ECB President Mario Draghi gives his predictions for the coming year, revealing a cautious optimism tinged with a few warnings

UK sugar tax proposed to reduce rapidly rising levels of obesity

UK officials are considering imposing a tax on sugary foods and drinks, in order to reduce obesity levels. However, industry bodies have warned that this may cause severe job losses

Audit, tax and consulting provider RSM unites with global brand

The world’s seventh largest audit, tax and consulting network’s one day rebrand shows how to stay relevant

Gazprom enforces contract clause to hit Ukraine with $2.5bn gas bill

Gazprom, the Russian gas giant, is forcing Ukrainian state gas firm Naftogaz to pay a $2.5bn fine, even though the latter is aiming to cut its reliance on Russian gas

Unilever sees increased sales, but CEO Paul Polman remains pessimistic

Unilever CEO Paul Polman has warned of tougher times ahead, despite his firm seeing increased sales in the last year

Hollande announces scheme to cut French unemployment

French President François Hollande is hoping that his new €2bn plan will reduce France’s high rate of unemployment and, in particular, youth unemployment

ByBox CEO: Transform supply chains with innovative technology

We have invested millions in making our supply chain solutions cheaper for our customers, says ByBox CEO Stuart Miller

Improve customer engagement by behaving more like a charity

Charities are mastering the art of connecting with the public on an emotional level. Businesses can learn from this to become more active and engaging

Templar Executives maps out the cyber security landscape

Beware of ransomware, says Templar Executives CEO Andrew Fitzmaurice, as he charts the cyber security landscape for 2016

Can poaching be ethical? WMware welcomes Good’s employees

In the fast-moving, high-skilled world of technology, poaching has become the unofficial norm when identifying new talent. However, the ethical debate still rages, and depends a lot on specifics

Steer clear of the databerg: why data hoarding could be a compliance risk and a financial disaster

Managing the dark and useless data lurking within the vast archives of European businesses should be a the top of every CEO’s resolutions for 2016

Do you actually understand your business’ accounts?

The new accounting framework for businesses in the UK is finally applicable, but do you know enough about it to make sure your finance department is doing the job it should be?

Albert Rivera, leader of Ciudadanos, has said he will not support a "grouping of losers"

Spanish election results hit markets

The surprise surge of a young, left-wing party in Spain’s general election has rattled the country’s stocks and bonds

Berlin is constantly evolving, and welcomes start-ups and new entrepreneurial talent all the time. As a result, its real estate sector has become increasingly attractive to investors

Berlin: Europe’s top real estate investment destination

As Berlin cements its reputation as one of Europe’s best places to live, Rubina Real Estate is helping investors further their understanding of the city

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