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Future-Proofing in an Uncertain World: Preparing for the Storm Before the Sun Economic conditions are shifting rapidly, with rising operating costs, supply chain instability and unpredictable shifts in consumer demand across most industries. Globalisation has accelerated growth and expanded market access for many businesses, but it has also made businesses more susceptible to external shocks - where geopolitical tensions and policy changes such as trade tariffs can rapidly disrupt entire value chains. The interconnectedness of global markets means that disruptions in one region can reverberate worldwide, amplifying financial risk and strategic uncertainty. The global economy no longer moves in cycles of calm and chaos; instead, instability has become constant. In this context, the ability to lead with clarity and composure…
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Why Trying to Do It All Could Be Holding You Back Many businesses opt to manage their operations in-house, motivated by the belief that it offers greater control and cost transparency. However, handling everything internally can drain valuable time, energy, and resources. Retaining every function does not always lead to the best performance, especially in roles with low engagement or high staff turnover. Trying to manage everything internally can waste talent and limit your company’s ability to focus on what truly drives innovation. At its core, outsourcing is a decision about resource allocation: whether to develop and manage a function internally or partner with an external provider who can deliver it more effectively. Though this dilemma is not new for…
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A New Era of Longevity: Living Longer and Working Longer As global life expectancy rises, so will the average retirement age. In many advanced countries, longer lifespans and economic pressures are extending working lives well into the late 60s and beyond. This shift has created a new reality: a growing segment of the workforce is older and highly experienced. Yet these workers are often overlooked, underestimated or made redundant. In a previous article, we explored how stereotypes about Millennials and Gen Z being "entitled" can prevent leaders from fully engaging the potential of younger talent. In calling out such generational stereotypes, we must also acknowledge how older employees are equally subject to bias. Older employees, especially those over 60, face…
Ethical Business Practices: A Growing Concern for Consumers
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Leadership in the New Year: How Motivation and Belonging Outperform Targets
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