For the last few years I have regularly attended the Charity Talks held at Cass Business School by the Centre for Charity Effectiveness. November's talk was particularly special: it was the 25th anniversary event, and the last one that my old professor, Ian Bruce, was organising.
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Can gagged charities speak out?
One of the most pernicious charity-sector developments in recent years has been the gagging of some charities that are in receipt of government contracts. A recent Times investigation determined that 40 charities had been 'gagged'; charities working with people claiming universal credit were among those affected. This follows a similar pattern to events a few years ago when charities working with ex-prisoners were not allowed to criticise the Justice Secretary.
The Gig Economy
It was a great honour to address the Winmark NED Group recently in a roundtable event sponsored by Russam GMS. The focus was The Gig Economy, the term given to the growing trend for short term contracts and freelancing to take the place of permanent jobs.
The lack of social mobility in the UK
Dowshan Humzah is an independent board director specialising in business transformation and digital change. We are pleased to share his article on the lack of social mobility in the UK below
Lessons on anti-bribery and corruption
We were privileged to attend a round table discussion held by Winmark’s NED and Chief Legal Officer Network and of which Russam is a technical partner. Deborah D’Aubney, Director and General Counsel at Rolls-Royce plc delivered a candid talk on the firm’s travails over recent years.
In Memoria for Remembrance Day
Under cold November showers Respects are paid with reddened flower Eleventh day, eleventh hour We shall remember them
Is your business ready for Brexit?
Brexit is now just a few weeks away and businesses are recognising the need to prepare for a future outside the EU. With the details still unclear, this is no small challenge with Mark Walsh, a consultant specialising in helping clients going through change, advising a ‘wait and see’ approach is likely to prove dangerous for many businesses.
Business Impact of Brexit: How to Prepare
As the UK edges ever nearer to Brexit and a no-deal scenario becomes more conceivable, businesses are scrambling to prepare. How ready is your business for the UK to leave the European Union? How clear are you about the impacts that could affect you?
Businesses that wait and see on Brexit are heading for disaster
Mark Walsh is a consultant specialising in helping clients going through change. He is currently supporting a healthcare manufacturing company in its preparations for Brexit. Mark shares his insights… There are four central elements to doing business within the EU: The free movement of services, of capital, of people and of goods.
Board Evaluation
Russam-GMS are deeply attached to what happens in the boardroom. We are one of the founding companies of Step on Board and Trustees Unlimited, technical sponsors to the Winmark NED network and we are building a thriving board practice.
