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Accessible and inclusive design is good for business

Given the growing number of people living with a disability in Europe, ensuring better accessibility in all products and services has become a key component of sustainable success

20 May 2019

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Nestlé enters exclusive talks to sell its skincare unit

Swiss food giant Nestlé plans to sell its skin health division to a consortium led by private equity firm EQT and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

16 May 2019

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Norway threatened by GDP decline

The Scandinavian country’s economic forecast has remained largely optimistic for decades, but analysts fear its success may be about to come to an end

15 May 2019

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Bayer ordered to pay over $2bn in Roundup cancer trial

The German chemicals giant acquired Roundup as part of its $63bn purchase of rival Monsanto in 2018

14 May 2019

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The leadership implications of the gig economy

In recent times, advances in technology and social transformation have fuelled the emergence of the gig economy, changing the employment landscape for businesses and workers alike

13 May 2019

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Wintershall DEA is already thought to be eyeing a stock market listing for some point next year, with a valuation of between €15bn and €20bn being touted

Merger creates the world’s biggest private energy company

The multibillion-euro merger will make the newly formed Wintershall DEA Europe’s largest independent oil and gas group, with production expected to grow by up...

1 May 2019

British bank Standard Chartered will buy back $1bn of its shares. The firm made the announcement alongside the release of its Q1 2019 results

Standard Chartered reveals $1bn share buyback

British multinational bank Standard Chartered announced its first share buyback in at least 20 years as quarterly profit rose

30 Apr 2019

The Estonian branch of Danske Bank funnelled more than €200bn of illicit funds from Russian accounts into the continental banking system between 2007 and 2014

European banking regulator faces criticism after failing to take action on Danske Bank scandal

The European Banking Authority’s decision to close its investigation into money laundering at Danske Bank without action has elicited reproach from the continent’s lawmakers

29 Apr 2019

Top 5

Despite the obvious benefits to employers of ensuring psychological safety in the workplace, a study suggests that over half of employees in organisations around the world have experienced bullying at work

Top five ways to build psychological safety in the workplace

Automation can bring real benefits to the workforce if it is embraced. It is up to employers to prepare their staff for the changes that AI will bring

Top 5 ways to prepare your workforce for the AI revolution

Top 5 ways to tackle innovation stress in the workplace

Top 5 ways to tackle innovation stress in the workplace

Top 5 tips for recruiting Millennials

Top 5 tips for recruiting Millennials

Top 5 youngest CEOs

Top 5 youngest CEOs

Top 5 CEO scandals

Top 5 CEO scandals

Profiles

AB InBev CEO Carlos Brito remains optimistic despite market challenges

Carlos Brito

Anheuser-Busch InBev

Carole Walker’s innovation drive delivers for Hermes Europe

Carole Walker

Hermes Europe

Happn CEO Didier Rappaport is bringing digital dating to life

Didier Rappaport

Happn

Vasiliki Petrou – the woman behind Unilever Prestige’s healthy culture

Vasiliki Petrou

Unilever Prestige

Over the course of his five-and-a-half years as CEO of RBS, McEwan has overseen the bank’s return to profitability

Royal Bank of Scotland CEO steps down after five years in post

Ross McEwan, CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland, has announced his resignation following a restructuring programme that...

25 Apr 2019

Europe Day 2019: The challenge of managing multiple international hubs

Despite the advantages that globalisation brings, companies who have operations across multiple jurisdictions can find that their operations become disjointed without concrete and transparent guidelines in place

9 May 2019

Trying to keep the workforce of a company happy when employers are based in a range of locations and used to a diverse array of cultures presents a unique challenge for Europe's CEOs

Siemens to spin off struggling gas and power business

German conglomerate Siemens will split its core smart infrastructure and digital businesses from its traditional power arm in a bid to boost the latter’s profits

8 May 2019

The company's corporate headquarters in Munich. The spin-off is part of a broader strategy to break up the conglomerate into smaller and more manageable businesses

Employers must embrace workplace changes to ensure success

Employers must embrace workplace changes to ensure success

As workforces become more multigenerational and diverse, the workplace is set to alter dramatically. Employers must be prepared...

23 Apr 2019

Awards Supplement 2018

The European CEO awards 2018 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors. View the winners here or browse the supplement in your browser or on your mobile device.

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Kiev, Ukraine. The Revolution of Dignity that engulfed the city in 2014 was the catalyst for the widespread reforms that have occurred across the country in subsequent years

Winning hearts and minds: how press offices can fight fake news

Despite a backdrop of corruption, war and an opposition that holds sway over the media, the National Bank...

18 Apr 2019

Climate change is set to shake up the fine wine industry – here's how

Climate change is set to shake up the fine wine industry – here’s how

Europe’s wine industry is facing an uncertain future as global warming threatens the viability of today’s vineyards. Winegrowing...

17 Apr 2019

Why good management is so important to employee development

The world of work is transforming faster than ever. To manage the change, employers must adopt a flexible approach that encourages staff to develop new skills

7 May 2019

To create a learning culture, leaders need to encourage experimentation and embolden others to learn from failure. This accelerates the process of innovation and development

Eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica prepares for governance showdown

French-Italian eye care firm EssilorLuxottica has struggled with governance issues since its merger in 2017, and the face-off has escalated ahead of its annual shareholder meeting

3 May 2019

Tensions at EssilorLuxottica have reached boiling point since the two companies merged in 2017, with the two CEOs accusing one another of attempting to commandeer the business

A cultural education: online courses gain popularity among professionals

A cultural education: online courses gain popularity among professionals

Ivy League universities such as Harvard, Stanford and Yale now offer free online courses to budding students across...

16 Apr 2019

Proposed EU trade regulations could harm SMEs, not rogue traders

Proposed EU trade regulations could harm SMEs, not rogue traders

The EU has proposed a new set of market surveillance rules to protect against an influx of non-compliant...

15 Apr 2019