New government health initiative a “wake-up call” for employers

Workplaces have a key role to play in delivering a new government healthcare plan. Health secretary Matt Hancock set out plans to make prevention a central plank of the upcoming NHS long term plan, and a green paper will be published on this issue next year. In an...

Evelyn Bourke: Why I champion women in business

Evelyn Bourke, Bupa’s Group CEO outlines why she is so passionate about ensuring an organisation has the culture to ensure people can reach their full potential. “I have long had a personal passion for helping people reach their full potential, regardless...

Five reasons why having a business purpose pays off

Reputation boosts, employee demand and company performance are the factors driving businesses to prioritise organisational purpose. A new CMI report outlines what having a purpose can do for managers. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)’s latest report The What,...

Female executive positions flatline

A new report backs up previous research that although female No-executive directors are at an all-time high female executive positions have flatlined. A report by Cranfield School of Management has criticised the lack of progress in improving gender diversity of the...