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Inclusive leadership: the business benefits of a flexible-first organisation (with Verena Hefti MBE, founder of Leaders Plus)

Inclusive leadership: the business benefits of a flexible-first organisation (with Verena Hefti MBE, founder of Leaders Plus) With nearly 80% of mothers and over 90% of fathers in employment*, parents make up a big proportion of the workforce. The need for employers to create equitable and inclusive environments to develop their careers is therefore more […]

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People Puzzles achieves Top 10 in Elite Business 100

People Puzzles in Top 10 of the Elite Business 100 list 2024

People Puzzles has been recognised in the top 10 of the Elite Business 100 list, ranking at #6. The Elite Business 100 is Britain’s definitive, official list celebrating excellence in the SME community, founded to shine a light on Britain’s best SME businesses. Being selected in the top 10 is an achievement we are extremely proud

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From Headmaster to CEO: Lessons in Leadership (podcast s2e4 with John Newton)

From Headmaster to CEO: Lessons in Leadership with John Newton, CEO and Founder at Sursum Solutions   “More than anything, a leader must be able to explain why what you’re doing is valuable.” From championing the rebels in the classroom to spotting the hidden gems in a business, this week’s podcast guest John Newton shares

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Developing your people: how to ensure your wide team has the clarity and skill to deliver your plan

Developing your people: how to ensure your wider team has the clarity and skills to deliver your plan 

Developing your people: how to ensure your wider team has the clarity and skills to deliver your plan Creating a future-ready business with the skills, resources and structure to support sustainable growth in the long term relies on the successful combination of numerous factors. Leadership development is a big part of that, but there is

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inside the mind of a Squiggly Career business leader - podcast series 2 episode 3 with Sarah Ellis

Inside the mind of a Squiggly Career business leader: podcast s2 e3 with Sarah Ellis, co-founder of Amazing If

Inside the mind of a Squiggly Career business leader: podcast s2 e3 with Sarah Ellis, co-founder of Amazing If Out with career ladders and in with the Squiggly Career! The best career path isn’t always a straight line.  and more and more people are leaning into the idea of the Squiggly Career – a brilliant

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The future of business - the evolution of B corp certification by Vic Foster

Shaping the future of business: the evolution of B Corp certification

Shaping the Future of Business: The Evolution of B Corp Certification As sustainability concern mounts, more businesses are working to establish their environmental credentials. People Director Vic Foster explores the rise of B Corp Certification and the impact on the future of business. The future of B Corp Certification holds great potential and significance for

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Leading a “Best Company” to work for – podcast s2e2 with Dan May, Commercial Director, Ramsac

Leading a “Best Company” to work for – featuring Dan May, Commercial Director of Ramsac   What can cauliflowers teach us about great service and culture? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot, according to the Commercial Director of IT service provider Ramsac Dan May. And those learnings must be pretty good, as Ramsac

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Navigating Modern Day Leadership: the dynamic relationship between Leadership Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence

People Director Clyde Marwick shares his thoughts on the evolving relationship between leadership and technological advancement, and how the two can exist cohesively in the modern workplace Working with business leaders on their business and people strategies, it’s no surprise that technology and talent tend to dominate the conversation and feature on almost everyone’s strategy

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Creating a high performing team

Creating a high performing team High performance teams are a business leader’s dream – teams which are accountable, productive and smooth-running, which develop talent and smash targets and thrive both at work and beyond. But teams like this do not just happen by themelves. People Director Mark Waine shares his insights into how you can

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Laugh, think, play… work? Podcast s2e1 with Em Stroud

Laugh, think, play… work? Podcast s2e1 with Em Stroud   What have you done today that has let you feel real joy? Meet Em Stroud. Clown, best-selling author and co-founder of the new global movement “Laugh, Think, Play.” An experienced performer, TED-X talker (complete with banana costume) and highly accomplished coach, Em works with high

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