A new interactive tool has been launched by Pfizer and the Office of Health Economics (OHE) to assist employers in assessing the financial impact of respiratory illnesses on their workforce. By providing tailored cost estimates related to absenteeism and presenteeism due to short-term respiratory infections, employers can gain insights into a significant yet often overlooked […]
It is an uncomfortable truth that in many organisations, responsible gambling still sits too far down the agenda, siloed within compliance departments rather than anchored at the leadership table. Yet in a world where trust, transparency, and resilience define sustainable business success, treating player protection as a technical obligation is no longer enough. Leadership teams […]
Many gambling organisations persistently adopt a reactive stance towards licensing and regulatory compliance, often treating regulatory change as a nuisance to be managed after the fact. Yet, increasingly, regulatory agility is becoming a critical factor in organisational resilience and sustained competitiveness. Reactive compliance, waiting until rules are enforced, leads inevitably to strategic disruption, rushed implementations, […]
Summary Sean McGhie, a former worker at a removal firm, has been awarded £5,500 by an employment tribunal after his supervisor made derogatory homophobic comments towards him. The tabled claim highlighted how workplace discrimination won’t be tolerated and stressed the need for effective training and strict policies against such remarks. Key Points Sean McGhie was […]
As businesses increasingly embrace AI-powered agents, a crucial question arises: Who should take charge of these intelligent systems – the IT department or Human Resources (HR)? This article explores the roles of both departments in managing AI’s integration into daily operations. Key Points The integration of AI now spans customer service, recruitment, data analysis, and […]
Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France experienced widespread power outages recently, causing significant disruptions across the Iberian Peninsula. Major cities were impacted, leading to chaos in transport and essential services. Key Points Power outages hit major cities including Madrid, Seville, Lisbon, and Barcelona. Failure affected vital services such as airports and public transport, including […]
In my experience, too many boards approach cybersecurity as if it were solely an IT concern, a matter of patching Windows, updating antivirus or chasing down the latest vulnerability count. While these activities are necessary, they are not sufficient in themselves. When executive teams insist on technical metrics without tying them back to organisational objectives, […]
China has introduced new rules regarding beneficial ownership information, aiming to boost corporate transparency and combat money laundering. This article breaks down the recent administrative measures along with important implications for businesses operating in China. Source: Lexology Key Points The new measures require filing details about beneficial owners for all entities in China, including foreign-invested […]
Quantum computing is the future, and it’s closer than you think! Several companies are hustling to make quantum chips commercially viable, aiming to tackle problems in medicine, cybersecurity, materials science, and more. The goal? Develop reliable chips that can handle tons of qubits—tiny but powerful bits of information essential for quantum computing. While tech giants […]
Summary The latest Logicalis 2025 CIO Report has revealed that many Chief Information Officers (CIOs) find their security systems lacking in both value and manageability. Despite significant investments, over half of the surveyed CIOs expressed that their security patch systems are too complicated to navigate effectively. Alarmingly, 88% reported experiencing cybersecurity incidents in the past […]
