Britain’s much-trumpeted low unemployment rate may not be quite as low as it seems. According to the Bank of England, no less, half a million men of working age have quietly left the workplace over the past decade and are claiming long-term sickness benefit – and so not appearing in the unemployment statistics.
According to the Bank, the number of people exiting the job market had been 'almost exactly matched' by the rise in disability benefit claims.
How can women leaders break free from gendered perceptions? Professor Ginka Toegel’s new book challenges the narrative that female leaders lack confidence or that women need to "fix" themselves, arguing for a fundamental shift in how organisations recognise and reward competence.
Can we truly manage others without first understanding ourselves? This is the question at the heart of a book that takes an unconventional approach to management by drawing on the teachings of the teacher and philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Arouind nine out of 10 startups fail, but as Bernie Bulkin argues in his new book, many of these failures are preventable. Exploring the major reasons why start-ups fail and how to avoid them, this book is a must-read for any entrepreneur.
