In an increasingly complex business world, and one where companies work across numerous jurisdictional boundries, corporate leaders need to be more on their guard than ever against the threats posed by fraud, bribery and corruption.
The impact of erupting volcanoes in Iceland; the fragile public sector in Greece; and the short-term stability of the euro zone have placed Europe at the forefront of new agendas across the world.
Our annual report on public relations aims to get under the skin of an industry going through rapid change. From the evolution of digital technology, to the changing demands of customers, PR experts will be quick to defend their business models and tactics.
Earlier this year, a flurry of stock market floats were expected as businesses including Pets at Home and Promethean both geared up for life in the public eye. Competition from private equity in the dual track process took Pets at Home down the private equity route but Blackburn education provider Promethean stuck to its guns and went public, valuing the business at £400m.
Ahead of Insider’s third Business of Sport conference in September, we’ll be turning the spotlight on the world of North West sport. The region continues to dominate the upper reaches of domestic football’s richest competition, the FA Premier League, which faces challenges across the piste. From finance to players’ wages, to agents and TV rights, the shape of the beautiful game is one the most captivating of modern-day sport.
What’s the story with Knowsley? It has some of Merseyside’s busiest employment locations, yet was ranked 375th in April’s Centre for International Competitiveness table – out of 379 boroughs. We’ll take a look at the state Knowsley is in – what are the main issues it still needs to overcome? Have the local authority and Tesco got far with a plan B for Kirkby?
In August’s Insider, we’ll be looking at relocation. With the Manchester Office Agents Forum predicting rising rents and less generous incentive packages for occupiers due to diminishing stock, it could be wise to make the move now while you have some choice.
