Flat structure vs hierarchy: does either work?
Experiments in scrapping command-and-control management structures have not always been a success, so is there another way of empowering staff?
Future of Work 2018
Who is responsible for reskilling the future workforce? How will artificial intelligence transform the way we communicate? And how can employers promote flexibility when flexible working is not a good fit for a given role? The Future of Work special report, published in The Times, tackles these questions, along with exploring how bureaucracy is holding organisations back and the importance of corporate wellness programmes. Also featured is an infographic covering the growing popularity of co-working and expert advice from business leaders on how to get the best out of your staff
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Educating children for the jobs of the future
In an uncertain world, the only certainty is change, so young people should be taught how to adapt in a constantly changing working environment
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Flexible working for the inflexible workplace
Companies that offer flexible working are known to have increased employee retention, more motivated and engaged staff, and access to wider talent pools when recruiting
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Leaders’ advice for boosting employee productivity
Five thought leaders offer tips to help overcome obstacles to raising productivity
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Right tech could be the saviour of global productivity
With the right work management platform, enabling individuals and teams to achieve the same mission, productivity levels will rise
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Can workplace evolution help small businesses outcompete enterprises?
With small businesses having bigger opportunities than ever before, the future of work means smaller companies are well placed to push valuable outcomes further and faster than their larger competitors
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The office where you log in, not walk in
Business tech should match what delights consumers about the apps they use at home, says Alex Shootman, president and chief executive of Workfront
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Freelancers add new dimension to UK economy
A London-based company is accelerating the future of work via a platform built to respond to the needs of both organisations and freelancers
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Future of Packaging 2021
The packaging industry is undergoing rapid transformation as issues around sustainability, technology and regulation come to the fore. From new extended producer responsibility laws to moves towards eco-labelling and how design is being impacted by AI.
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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies 2021
2020 spelled boom time for M&A, but why was this and can we expect it to continue? Our Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies report explores the pros and cons of earnouts, the best ways of getting culture right and the growing importance of ESG
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Supporting SMEs 2021
During lockdown, small British businesses went out of their way to give back to their local communities, as our Supporting SMEs report discovers. Also featured are top tips from founders on startup pitfalls, lessons about digital transformation and an exploration of why recent Brexit deals have failed SMEs
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Cryptocurrencies 2021
Though it seems like a word from Elon Musk can send bitcoin’s value rocketing or plummeting, what are the real drivers behind the value of cryptos? Our Cryptocurrencies report explores why central banks are keen to get in on the game, how the issue of bitcoin’s energy usage is being handled, and what makes cryptocurrencies such an attractive area for top talent