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Employer confidence remains fragile despite stronger hiring intentions emerging again. REC’s JobsOutlook points to caution beneath labour-market demand.
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Sustainability teams are proving progress while budgets come under strain. ISEP findings show growing pressure on resources and board access.
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GSK is shifting UK research deeper into Cambridge’s life sciences cluster. The £400m investment will move more than 1,000 scientists.
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Relentless performance cultures can ultimately undermine the results they seek. Adolfo Gomez Sanchez, CEO of GOLD Results, explains why balancing work, nutrition, and recovery is essential to sustaining high performance without driving corporate burnout.
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Leadership vacancies can quietly move risk across organisations during growth. Newman Stewart warns delayed senior hiring may slow decisions, strain teams, and weaken growth prospects in technical sectors.
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Volatility is now dominating UK business decision pressure, YouGov finds. The Q2 VUCA Index finds leaders still value speed, even as confidence and preparedness begin to weaken.
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Greenpark has strengthened APAC leadership around AI discovery growth. Caloy Sambrano joins from Ogilvy Philippines to lead regional clients and new business.
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Workplace AI is changing where employees take everyday questions first. MyIQ research suggests routine queries now go to AI tools before colleagues, affecting informal learning and spontaneous collaboration.
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Regional business confidence has slipped as geopolitical shocks hit operations. ICAEW says confidence fell across most UK nations and regions in Q2, with inflation, energy costs, and sales pressure weighing on decision-making.
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CEO succession is becoming a more active governance discipline now. Holmes Noble has recruited sitting chiefs to mentor future leaders through its Ascent programme.