CEOs and MDs worldwide are increasingly recognising the link between certified management systems in the success and survival of organisations. This senior engagement is not only unlocking the ...

Psychologist Frederick Herzberg developed his motivation-hygiene theory, also commonly referred to as the Two Factor Theory, in 1959, by interviewing a large number of engineers and accountants in the ...

Though the budget carrier revolution changed the face of travel, Ryanair’s dire reputation has shown that relying on low cost as the sole business and marketing model is no longer enough. Now the ...

Paul Polman took the reins at Unilever during one of the most precarious periods in the company’s 150-year history. It was during the aftermath of the financial crisis that the Dutch businessman ...

Revolutionary human resource management has once again seen Google named the world’s best employer. How, asks Elizabeth Matsangou, is the tech powerhouse so good at recruiting talent and nurturing ...

Change may be difficult, but inertia can prove truly damaging, particularly from a business point of view. In the corporate world, standing still is the same as going backwards. However, once a market ...

Personality tests have become a staple in the corporate hiring process. Do these tests provide helpful indicators, asks Courtney Goldsmith, or should businesses base tough decisions on more ...

With organisations to run and big orders to fill, it’s easy to see how some CEOs inadvertently sacrifice quality for quantity. By integrating a system of total quality management it’s possible to have ...

Many of the impacts of a recession are obvious: profits drop, jobs are slashed and numerous businesses shut their doors for good. But economic downturns have also shaped the world of interior design ...

Bermuda has gained a reputation for quality and innovation in the financial sector, which has seen it become a world leader in the ILS market Bermuda is not only a stunning island, but has one of the ...

US titans Cargill and Goldman Sachs have been found guilty of tax avoidance and subsequently handed a £79m (€89m) bill. The case, which is one of the largest corporation tax triumphs for HM Revenue ...

The Vatican’s ultra-secretive culture and dubious financial dealings have frequently mired it in scandal. We chart the most memorable The Vatican’s finances have long been shrouded in mystery, but its ...