Management

15 inspirational CEO quotes

The world’s most successful business leaders are united by a relentless optimism, a strong vision and a willingness to bend the rulebook. European CEO looks at some of the most memorable quotes

McDonald’s CEO steps down after disappointing sales

McDonald’s have appointed a new chief executive to lead the world’s leading global foodservice retailer in challenging times

Psychometrics in recruitment: do they work?

Psychometric tests are increasingly being used to distinguish talent as the job market becomes even more competitive. Are they effective?

IAG bids €1.36bn for Aer Lingus

British Airways owner IAG has offered to purchase Irish carrier Aer Lingus for €1.36bn, marking its third bid in a relentless effort to grow its business

Jean-Daniel Pasche, Chairman of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. The organisation holds global training seminars to make authorities more aware of counterfeiting practices, as well as monitoring the internet for circulation of counterfeit products

Counterfeiting challenges the Swiss watch industry

Over the years, counterfeiting has become a problem for the Swiss watch industry, but organisations such as the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry are fighting back

Tumbling oil prices have hit a number of organisations. BP has recently briefed its employees in Scotland that hundreds of job cuts are likely to be made among its North Sea workers

BP to make job cuts as oil industry struggles

BP is due to announce plans for hundreds of job cuts among its North Sea workers, becoming one among a string of oil giants attempting to make savings amid tumbling oil prices

A study by Catalyst, a non-profit organisation, suggests that countries across the globe are still struggling to bump up female representation on corporate boards

Gender inequality in the boardroom still a problem

A new census looking at globally listed companies shows that women continue to be substantially underrepresented on boards across the world – especially in Japan, where they account for just 3.1 percent

Ebola, oil, nuclear weapons and climate change are talking points for global leaders at 2015's World Economic Forum in Davos

What can we expect from the World Economic Forum in 2015?

In January, thousands of the world’s most powerful figures will gather at the picturesque resort of Davos to discuss the most pressing global issues. Lizzie Meager looks at what can be expected from 2015’s summit

Tesco has announced a series of steps it intends to take to boost its performance, such as closing 43 stores across the UK and making cutbacks of £250m a year

Tesco announces turnaround plan

Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has announced a turnaround strategy for the ailing British retailer following disappointing sales, as the “Big Four” supermarkets continue to struggle

The psycho by the water cooler

Evidence suggests psychopathic traits might confer an advantage in the world of work. Could we all learn some lessons from Hannibal Lector?

The Christmas period proved tough for retail organisation Boohoo, whose sales have plummeted by over 40 percent

Boohoo shares plunge following profit warning

Shares in Boohoo have fallen over 40 percent, after the online retailer issued a profit warning on the back of lower-than-expected Christmas sales

German unemployment a record low

Signalling a strong 2015 for Europe’s biggest economy, the adjusted jobless rate dropped to 6.5 percent

Joseph Hage Aaronson on trends in international dispute resolution | Video

European CEO speaks to Greg Joseph and Tom Beazley from Joseph Hage Aaronson about developments in international dispute resolution

In the current economic climate, talent retention will be vital to companies' success. Aetna International believes healthcare benefits are a fast-route to achieving this

Aetna International: healthcare benefits vital to talent retention

With an increasingly on-the-go workforce operating around the globe, CEOs should view healthcare benefits as levers to attract and retain the best talent, explains David Healy, Aetna International General Manager for Europe

Mike Janke, CEO, Silent Circle. The company has collaborated with Spanish smartphone company Geeksphone to create Blackphone - the first smartphone created solely with security and privacy in mind

Blackphone: the smartphone putting privacy first

It may seem like something we can all agree on, but in the modern world, privacy is raising increasing concern. This has led some to look for alternatives to vulnerable smartphones

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