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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Wealth Management 2021
From activist investors to the rise of cryptocurrencies, explore how wealth management is changing
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Future CFO 2021
CFOs are increasingly moving away from their finance heartland to take more of a strategic role in business. In this report, we take a look at the new skills finance bosses need, how to manage the long-term trend for working from home and speak with Zoom's CFO on pushing out of her comfort zone.
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Procurement and Supply Chain Innovation 2021
Will the Suez blockage change how we manage supply chains forever? Our Procurement and Supply Chain Innovation report examines shifting approaches to long, global supply chains in the wake of COVID and Brexit and explores how procurement got a career makeover and a new crucial new C-suite role
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Trading Strategies 2021
After a year of increased interest in trading, our Trading Strategies report takes a look at the pandemic's impact on the sector and the effect of activist investors. It also includes an explanation of NFTs and explores alternative investing.