AACSB International’s latest Dean’s Survey reveals that the number of female deans in business schools has grown over the last three years. Every three years, AACSB conduct their “deans survey” in order to track the developments in business schools. Their latest survey found that almost a third (30%) of business school deans are female, rising…
Openly discussing and then enforcing decisions doesn’t help to resolve stalemate conflicts among senior executives at start-ups, new research from ESSEC Business School finds. Despite scholars and consultants traditionally considering open discussion led by the CEO, as well as decision enforcement from the CEO, as the way to move forward, the study finds these methods…
March 2023, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is delighted to announce the enhancement of its Central Distribution Centre (CDC) at the Birmingham HQ, with the addition of Autostore from Swisslog. Sam Baldwin, Mayflex Operations & Services Director commented “As a distributor, we pride ourselves on delivering a consistently great service to ensure that our…
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has appointed Chris Santer as the company’s new Head of Land. In his role, Chris is responsible for residential land acquisitions across the East of England in support of Hill’s five-year business plan and growth strategy, prioritising short- to medium-term projects that can achieve planning approval and commence construction within…
Men who become fathers benefit from “overvaluation” in their professional lives whereas mothers experience the opposite, often undervalued by employers and underpaid as a result, according to new research. The study, conducted by Khadija van der Straaten, at the Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University (RSM) analysed the disparities in pay and progression for men and women working…
Decision-making styles within the family can be a significant barrier to achieving gender parity not only at home but in the workplace too, new research from Durham University Business School reveals. The study, conducted by Professor Cathy Cassell, alongside co-researchers Laura Radcliffe and Leighann Spencer of the University of Liverpool Management School, explores the interdependent relationship between home…
Weaving threads of feminist empowerment Finding a job that works around family and home life in the family law field is challenging. Long, unpredictable hours mean that many women solicitors get overwhelmed balancing motherhood and their personal lives with their professional lives. Adapting the structure of a working day to suit individual personal circumstances is…
LONDON, 15th February 2024 – Where our office sits. London, arguably the world’s most famous city. With a history extending over 2000 years, establishing a metropolis is neither an easy nor a quick feat… This month’s Innovation & Disruption series features conversations with key decision-makers at Iskandar Investment Berhad on CBS News. This corporation is not…
Swanky and fusefabric have today announced a strategic alliance to provide end-to-end Shopify expertise to enterprise retailers. The partnership brings together two of the highest-profile Shopify service partners in Europe. Founded in 2010, Swanky has a long standing reputation as an original Shopify Plus partner, having successfully completed over 100 Shopify Plus replatforming projects. It…
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Christian Landau as the new Vice President Degree Programmes and Professor of Strategy and Innovation. Christian Landau joins Frankfurt School on 1 April 2024 and, as a member of the Executive Board, will be responsible for the management and further development of…
