Meet the most influential British innovator in the world August 2, 2016 Demis Hassabis, the man who founded the multi-million pound artificial intelligence company acquired by Google, has been named the most influential British innovator in the world. DeepMind hit headlines in 2014 when it was bought by Google for £400m and this year did it again when its machine learning technology beat the world-leading player of the [...]
The unbearable overload of inboxes: A new way after-work emailing is killing your productivity August 2, 2016 Ever feel like the incessant attention your inbox needs is driving you to distraction? Phone buzzing late into the night, disrupting dinner plans and generally more needy than a small toddler, the good news is that you're not the only one – the bad news is, it's bad for you. Scientists have found that checking your email outside [...]
This Big Four accountant has just reduced its recruitment process after millennials whined August 2, 2016 Say what you like about millennials, but they know how complain. Big Four accountant KPMG has just revealed plans to cut the length of its hiring process, after millennials whined. Apparently, millennials (those born after 1980) said the interview process for graduate roles, which at KPMG involved a first interview, an interview at an assessment centre [...]
Dentsu Aegis UK boss explains why the diversity debate is not over, the movement is just beginning August 2, 2016 In a digital economy where innovation drives growth, the biggest driver of innovation is diversity. When you bring people from different backgrounds, experiences and skills together, who look, think and act like your consumers, you’ll always find the best solutions, design the most relevant products and deliver truly personal service. In an interview last week [...]
In defence of Kevin Roberts: The Saatchi chief dared to be honest about gender diversity August 1, 2016 Saatchi & Saatchi chairman Kevin Roberts was placed on an immediate leave of absence at the weekend for supposedly ill-judged and uninformed comments on gender diversity. But those who have jumped on Roberts for saying (among other things) that the debate on gender bias within the advertising industry was “over” have got it wrong. I [...]
The proportion of women in the higher-rate tax bracket has not changed in five years August 1, 2016 FTSE 100 boards may be more female-heavy than ever before – but the number of female high earners has remained stubbornly static in recent years, new research has suggested. Analysis of data from HM Revenue & Customs by law firm Clyde & Co has shown that although the number of higher-rate taxpayers has increased by 1m [...]
Princess Beatrice to launch new career as business consultant with backing from Sandbridge Capital August 1, 2016 Princess Beatrice is reportedly set to launch a startup and begin her new career as a business consultant. Beatrice, 27, is said to have the backing of Sandbridge Capital – where she recently worked as an associate. Investment group Sandbridge focuses on lifestyle and fashion companies, including online retailer Farfetch and iconic British brand Topshop. "(Beatrice) is creating [...]
David McCourt explains why micro-working is vital, and why he’s so disappointed by Trump and Clinton August 1, 2016 Do you mind always having to up sticks?” I ask David McCourt, founder, chairman and chief executive of telecoms and media investment firm Granahan McCourt, in regard to his likely move to London later this year. “No,” he replies. “I was only in the house my kids grew up in for 14 days last year; I’m [...]
Worried about your job after Brexit? You’re not alone July 31, 2016 Feeling a little more anxious about your job after Brexit? You're not alone. One in five of us are worried about job security after the result of the EU referendum, while more than two in five are feeling generally more pessimistic about their future, a new survey reveals. Pessimism was particularly high among those working in the [...]
This top ad boss has been suspended after sharing his dodgy views on gender July 31, 2016 One of the UK's top advertising bosses has been told to take a "leave of absence" after making some dodgy claims about gender diversity in advertising that incurred the derision of some of the most powerful women in the industry. The chairman of Saatchi and Saatchi Worldwide Kevin Roberts, who also has the title "head coach" for its [...]
