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Building business value in a tough economy – A CEO’s guide

18th March 2025 / Events & Webinars, News

Is your business reaching its full potential? Whether you’re planning for a future sale, wanting to attract investment, or simply want a more resilient, high-performing company, understanding what truly drives—or drains—business value is essential. Too many businesses leave value on the table without realising it. Join People Puzzles founder, Ally Maughan, People Director Richard Cummings […]

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Antonia Maclean, Vistage Chair, guest article

Scaling your business: Calling in the ‘jobbing’ experts

13th March 2025 / News

by Antonia Maclean, Vistage Chair: East Midlands, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Scaling a business can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. For many business owners, the focus is often on running day-to-day operations. However, when the time comes to scale, it becomes crucial to shift focus towards building the right systems and processes that

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How smart financial services firms build future-ready teams

11th March 2025 / Company News, News

The financial services industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by digital transformation, regulatory shifts, and changing customer expectations. People Director Helen Norris explains that for founders and leaders of mid-tier financial firms, the challenge is twofold: harnessing technology to stay competitive while building a dynamic workforce that can adapt to constant change. The

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Stronger employer brand, higher business value. It’s that simple.

4th March 2025 / Company News, News

A strong employer brand enhances company reputation, improves employee retention, attracts investment, and ultimately increases business valuation. People Director Catherine Wood shares her expertise on how employer branding influences financial success, mergers, and acquisitions.

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People Director Sasha Ashton apprenticeship funding article

The business benefits of apprenticeship funding: how SMEs can develop their workforce with the new incentives

10th February 2025 / Company News, News

With recent and upcoming changes to the apprenticeship funding system and funding rules, SMEs now have greater flexibility and more funding options to support their workforce, along with significant financial incentives.

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One meeting, big impact: Why great leaders prioritise 1:1 meetings

7th February 2025 / News

People Director Steve Carpenter shares his insights and advice to help managers nail one of the most important, but most often neglected tools up their sleeve – the 1:1 meeting.

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The vital role of care colleagues – Addressing the HR challenges in the social care sector

21st January 2025 / Company News, News

The vital role of care colleagues – Addressing the HR challenges in the social care sector People Directors from the Eastern region Sasha Ashton and Dean Hunter explain why it is essential for employers to prioritise building a stable, skilled and engaged workforce to ensure consistent, high-quality care to drive the long-term success and sustainability

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Practical ways to save money that every business leader needs to know

21st January 2025 / News

Practical ways to save money that every business leader needs to know As a business leader, the need to manage costs while incentivising a high-performing team is always at the top of your list. With rising operational costs and new regulations on the horizon, it’s never been more crucial to look for practical ways to

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Speak up and lead – how tackling difficult conversations transforms you into an exceptional leader

21st January 2025 / Company News, News

Difficult conversations are the ones that leaders fear most and yet handling them well holds the key to success. People Director Shaun O’Hara explains why these chats are essential, why they’re often tricky, and how you can tackle them with confidence.

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The business case for wellbeing: boosting performance through healthy teams

8th January 2025 / Company News, News

Imagine leading a business where your team loves what they do, thrives in their roles, and consistently delivers outstanding results. Managing healthy teams sounds ideal, doesn’t it? People Director Sarah Byrom explains how to get your team on board with your values and purpose.

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