
Europe’s AI adoption gap increasingly reflects challenges in workplace psychology. Cognizant EMEA president Manoj Mehta explains how leaders can build trust, support experimentation, and bring workers into the transformation.

Knowing where to compete can define a business’s growth strategy. Keith Griffiths, founder of The Entrepreneur Festival, explains the ‘Right to Win’, strategic focus, and why turning down opportunities can strengthen a business.

Hybrid working has exposed significant gaps in how offices operate. Rebecca McCartney, managing director of Clear Visual Communications (ClearVC), explains how integrated desk booking, visitor management, and meeting technology can improve workplace experiences.

Emergency purchasing tests supplier visibility when businesses face sudden disruption. Nomia Chief Revenue Officer Oliver Norman examines procurement resilience, tail spend, and the balance between AI and professional judgement.

Marketing activity rarely tells businesses whether their spending drives growth. Catalyst Marketing Agency’s Paul Houston argues for commercial measurement over vanity metrics.

Organisations deploying open-weight AI models face significant security testing gaps. OPSWAT’s Jack Madine examines file-level risks, guardrails, and adversarial testing.

Peak-season campaigns demand landing pages that work across international markets. Weglot’s Eugene Ernoult outlines how localisation, multilingual SEO, and consistent updates can support campaign performance.

Government policy too often overlooks the realities facing UK microbusinesses. Simon George, co-founder of Business Buzz, argues that cash flow, regulation, and local networks deserve greater attention.

Public-speaking nerves can undermine confidence in everyday workplace situations too. Dr Alexander McWilliam shares practical techniques for managing anxiety, building speaking confidence gradually, and performing more effectively under pressure.

Workplace suicide prevention is becoming an urgent board-level governance priority. MHFA England CEO Sarah McIntosh argues BS 30480 gives employers a framework to connect trained staff, escalation pathways, and executive accountability before workplace support breaks down.