It can be challenging to stay focused and keep on top of tasks and projects during busy work periods, and there is also a risk of burnout. In this article, Regine Tse looks at some simple but effective ways to increase productivity and focus.
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FCA Confirms New Sustainability Disclosure and Labelling Regime
The FCA has published new Rules and Guidance concerning sustainability disclosures which, although aimed at the investment sector, includes a specific Rule that applies to all firms.
For the Want of a Nail – How Ignoring a Small Problem Has Big Repercussions
Allowing a problem to go unresolved can be costly. This article explores how seemingly small decisions – or lack of them - can have big consequences in the future.
Do You Need to be an Extrovert to be a Good Leader?
Leadership is often associated with extroversion, but is that always the case? This article examines this misconception and highlights how introverts can be equally successful in leadership roles.
Promoting Healthy and Purposeful Cultures
Following the recent speech from the FCA’s Sheree Howard, how can firms establish healthy workplace cultures that are built on a culture of “fearlessness, not fear”?
Reducing Groupthink in Financial Services
In this article, Chloe Morris discusses the recent webinar hosted by the FCA and PRA and examines how improving diversity and inclusion measures can reduce groupthink in the workplace.
Innovation in the Workplace
Being able to innovate is essential to the success and growth of any organisation. If a business is not forward-thinking, it is less likely to adapt to changes in the market, mitigate risks, and develop in keeping with the needs of its customers.
Choosing Your Words Carefully – The Perils of Digital Communication
The news surrounding the recent Covid inquiry in which offensive WhatsApp messages were shared between key figures in government is a timely reminder for all of us to think twice about what we share on messaging apps and on social media.
Both sides of the Coin: AI and its Role in the Financial Services
The FCA’s Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer, Jessica Rusu, recently delivered a speech on the benefits, risks, and governance of artificial intelligence in financial services.