Management
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From nice-to-have to non-negotiable: Wellbeing is a boardroom issue
Workplace wellbeing is no longer a peripheral concern. Sarah McIntosh, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, argues that supporting employee mental health is both a moral and business imperative. As poor wellbeing drives record economic inactivity, new standards aim to make mental health a boardroom priority.
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10 strategic priorities for the next generation of scale-ups
Scaling a business is never a straight line. Jamie Roberts, Managing Partner at YFM, outlines ten strategic priorities shaping the next generation of UK scale-ups — from product-led growth and AI adoption to global-ready cultures and sustainability-driven advantage.
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Airport Dimensions launches Sleepover to redefine in-terminal rest
Airport Dimensions has launched Sleepover, its formal airport sleep station brand. The concept converts unused terminal space into restful, revenue-generating pods for travellers and airports alike. Building on proven performance in Dubai and Doha, the brand now expands to new markets including Lima.
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Behavioural Risk Index launches to map executive vulnerabilities
A new psychometric tool measures behavioural risk in leadership teams. Behavioural Risk Index applies psychology and data science to identify how collective decision-making traits influence resilience, performance, and organisational outcomes.
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SME growth strategies from the frontline
SME confidence rises slightly but pressures remain acute. The Vistage CEO Confidence Index for Q2 2025 shows optimism among UK and Irish SMEs edging higher, yet Rebecca Drew, Managing Director of Vistage UK, warns leaders still face tariffs, cost pressures and talent shortages requiring significant strategic adjustments.
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What might a mandatory Brit card mean for SMEs?
The Labour government plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards. The proposal would require all UK workers to hold a digital ID, verified by employers at the point of hire. Ministers argue it will curb illegal work, while SMEs face both opportunities and challenges in compliance and implementation.
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AI not cutting jobs yet, but leaders urged to act
AI is not yet reshaping jobs, but leaders must prepare. The New York Fed reports rising adoption of artificial intelligence without widespread layoffs, with most firms retraining staff. History suggests disruption lags adoption, leaving leaders a crucial window to redesign roles, embed trust, and invest in future skills.
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Brits use VPNs to bypass Online Safety Act
The Online Safety Act faces significant evasion challenges. Nearly one-third of UK consumers bypass adult content checks, while VPN usage soars. Despite public support for age verification, concerns about censorship and the act’s effectiveness persist.
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UK business leaders keep their distance from Reform UK conference
Most UK CEOs opt to stay away from Reform’s conference. Senior leaders cite reputational risk, while policy watchers attend. The contrast frames an emerging playbook in corporate-political strategy.
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Whistleblowing in the wind
Whistleblowing reform in the UK remains a slow process. Francesca Titus examines the gaps in the Office of the Whistleblower Bill, from insufficient protections to missing financial incentives, and asks what companies should be doing now to prepare for a new era of corporate accountability.
