Management

Succession planning will help businesses manage the mounting frequency of CEO departures

CEO tenures are getting shorter and turnover is at record levels. Carefully considered succession planning will be essential as businesses adjust to the loss of their leaders

Prioritising the safety of travelling employees is good for business

More people than ever are travelling for work. While this development is great for business, companies must ensure each employee is kept safe during their trip

In high spirits: rum sales overtake gin for the first time in years

Sales of rum have outstripped gin for the first time in five years, but there are question marks over whether this spike is part of a longer-term trend or a flash in the pan

Accelerating change: new technology is transforming transport

From automated trucks to electric vehicles, new technological breakthroughs are redefining the transport and logistics industry

Learning from start-ups and their speedy development processes

Rather than adopting the ethos of disruption embodied by many Silicon Valley giants, businesses should acquire a start-up mindset if they want to innovate intelligently

Live long and prosper: how to make the most of delayed retirement

As life expectancy increases in wealthy nations, people are expected to work for longer and retire later. Many are railing against the idea of a career extension, but it could be an opportunity to seek greater fulfilment in old age

Finding a company culture that fits can bring business success

Navigating economic and business turbulence has become an eye-opening opportunity for human resources. Better integration between people and corporate processes can create value

A different way of thinking about neurodiversity in the workplace

The world faces a severe shortage of skilled tech workers. To address this dearth of talent, employers are reimagining their recruitment processes to be more inclusive of people on the autism spectrum

The Project Economy: What it means for the world, business, and you

‘The world is becoming projectified,’ says PMI’s new president and CEO, Sunil Prashara – so what is the project economy, and what does it mean for your skillset?

PMI: There’s a lot of work to be done in the discipline of transformation

With very few transformation initiatives delivering on c-suite expectations, the Project Management Institute’s Sunil Prashara suggests three strategies to success

Businesses must make space for Generation Z in the workplace

Discussions of how businesses can appeal to today’s Millennial workforce have come a little too late. The next cohort of workers – Generation Z – is already on the scene, and differs significantly from those who have come before

RSM targets growing opportunities in China with recent merger

‘This is a very important phase of development, given the China-US trade wars,’ says RSM CEO Jean Stephens

RSM International: Innovation begins with culture and collaboration

Jean Stephens and Gregor Schmidt discuss the future of the middle-market audit, tax and consulting network

As the way we work changes, businesses must move with the current to find success

Digital technologies are rapidly changing the world of work. The Project Management Institute can supply the resources, tools and knowledge that businesses need to adapt and thrive in this new environment

Top 5 ways to encourage gender diversity in the workplace

Thanks to increased media scrutiny, gender diversity is now high on the agenda for many companies. However, many firms underestimate the importance of long-term planning in achieving parity

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