Archived Industry News

Archived Industry News - 2009

May 2009

26/05/2009 - Interim CEO 'says internal leadership replacement is preferred'
06/05/2009 - Interim managers 'can strengthen the internal management team'
06/05/2009 - Interim managers 'can restore confidence and address recessionary challenges'

April 2009

27/04/2009 - HR directors 'can lead firms forward with open communication'
23/04/2009 - Sustainability delivers benefits 'but such strategies require risk management'
23/04/2009 - Weak business lending continues into 2009
23/04/2009 - UK technology sector 'could further embrace M&A as a strategy'
23/04/2009 - Setting an example 'key to success'
23/04/2009 - CIPD overhauls professional standards
22/04/2009 - Right talent 'needs to be in place to avoid disruption to recovery'
22/04/2009 - Smooth sailing through turbulence
22/04/2009 - Style change 'needed' for motivation
22/04/2009 - Lower-risk R&D projects 'could hinder long-term opportunities'
22/04/2009 - Recession 'requires leaders to continue risk-taking strategies'
22/04/2009 - Drawing on wider experience 'can improve recessionary strategy'
22/04/2009 - CEOs at UK firms 'addressing risks by taking a new direction'
22/04/2009 - Volatility of UK market 'presents strategic challenges to companies'
22/04/2009 - Leapfrogging competition 'a key focus during the downturn'
22/04/2009 - UK business growth 'should be central to the Budget'
22/04/2009 - Supply chain management 'essential to cost control'
22/04/2009 - CEOs 'must transcend market constraints'
22/04/2009 - Lower corporation tax 'will make the UK more attractive to international firms'
22/04/2009 - UK enters period of deflation, but is buoyed by weak sterling
21/04/2009 - Emerging markets 'remain important'
21/04/2009 - Green scheme 'may support industry'
21/04/2009 - Manufacturing centres 'hit hard'
21/04/2009 - Invest in the future, Unite urges
21/04/2009 - Recovery 'may come in 2010'
21/04/2009 - HR directors must work with leaders 'to secure suitable talent'
21/04/2009 - April Budget 'must address reduced manufacturing output'
20/04/2009 - Small enterprises 'should be aware of risks presented by downturn'
20/04/2009 - GE Capital appoints new CEO after recent restructure
20/04/2009 - CEOs in the UK 'are faced with an information gap'
20/04/2009 - New business climate 'requires leanness and expertise'
20/04/2009 - Past business solutions 'should not be automatically applied to new problems'
20/04/2009 - UK car firms 'have ability to lead in new manufacturing direction'
06/04/2009 - HR directors 'need to focus on the bigger picture'
06/04/2009 - HR directors 'need to maintain confidence during downturn'
05/04/2009 - CEOs 'need to not only manage but lead during downturn'

March 2009

26/03/2009 - Government warned by Bank governor over second financial stimulus
25/03/2009 - Demand for interim managers 'likely to rise'
25/03/2009 - Business leaders 'should be aware of economic realignment'
24/03/2009 - Leaders 'need to reassure anxious employees with their management skills'
24/03/2009 - Business costs 'rising more than consumer price inflation'
24/03/2009 - UK CEO concerns over suitable talent to steer through recession
24/03/2009 - Prudential chief executive 'transformed firm to become strong and efficient'
24/03/2009 - BBC looks to make £400m cost-efficiency savings
24/03/2009 - Budget 'should build confidence'
24/03/2009 - Business failure rates 'to increase'
19/03/2009 - Interim executives 'are cost effective'
19/03/2009 - Effective resource use now 'will pay off'
19/03/2009 - 'Innovate in a downturn,' expert says
19/03/2009 - Business leaders 'must change with the times'
19/03/2009 - Retail CIOs upbeat despite outlook
17/03/2009 - Strategic changes 'can be aided by interim managers'
17/03/2009 - Leadership concerns revealed
17/03/2009 - HR changes 'in every sector'
17/03/2009 - Leadership culture change suggested
17/03/2009 - Economic downturn 'allows executives to develop'
17/03/2009 - Economic downturn 'allows executives to develop'
16/03/2009 - 'Re-evaluation' of executive business tools
16/03/2009 - 'Re-evaluation' of executive business tools
16/03/2009 - Non-executive chairmen 'need to lead with experience'
16/03/2009 - Experience shortage 'can be addressed by talent management'
16/03/2009 - Bank of America 'will emerge strong during recession'
16/03/2009 - CFOs 'should understand the direction of a firm'
16/03/2009 - Calculated risks 'new focus for business leaders'
13/03/2009 - Experience of new interim CE 'will take firm forward'
12/03/2009 - Freddie Mac announces new interim CEO
12/03/2009 - Firms undergoing changes 'need an experienced CFO'
11/03/2009 - Thomson chief executive 'wants long-term profit solution'
11/03/2009 - Will management models change?
11/03/2009 - Demand for interim managers increases
10/03/2009 - Successful talent management 'can improve market standing'
09/03/2009 - New Swiss Re chairman 'will support CEO'
09/03/2009 - Interim managers 'can oversee IT outsourcing'
06/03/2009 - CEO-CFO relationship 'getting stronger in downturn'
06/03/2009 - Call for clarity at the top
06/03/2009 - HR directors 'need to guide executives on decisions'
06/03/2009 - An economic downturn 'requires decisive action'
06/03/2009 - Hidden cost of manufacturing aid
06/03/2009 - UK business sector 'requires resilience and application'
05/03/2009 - Mismanagement 'not to blame' for job losses
04/03/2009 - Morgan Stanley leader in new challenge
04/03/2009 - Budgeting 'become more difficult'
03/03/2009 - Interim needed after Chernin?
03/03/2009 - Managing the banking downturn
02/03/2009 - Leaders urged to protect cashflow

February 2009

27/02/2009 - A crisis 'can make a firm stronger'
27/02/2009 - Sony CE takes on presidential role to implement strategy
26/02/2009 - Business turnaround CEO moves to UBS
25/02/2009 - CFOs 'have to project performance recovery'
24/02/2009 - Board of directors 'essential for business turnaround'
24/02/2009 - JPMorgan executive considered as Goodwin successor
24/02/2009 - New Honda president to handle manufacturing downturn
23/02/2009 - Explosive start 'is essential for leaders'
23/02/2009 - UK competitiveness 'requires a reformed banking system'
19/02/2009 - CEOs and HR 'need an open relationship'
18/02/2009 - CFO skills 'key in a downturn'
18/02/2009 - Economic downturn 'provides opportunities'
09/02/2009 - HR managers 'face skills shortage'
02/02/2009 - 'Crunch time' for HR
02/02/2009 - Hasty decisions 'may be regretted'
02/02/2009 - Alium partners with Institute for Turnaround

January 2009

30/01/2009 - Improved service delivery 'a good reason for change'
30/01/2009 - Communication skills 'not always natural'
30/01/2009 - Interim management 'gaining recognition'
28/01/2009 - Michael Queen appointed as 3i chief
23/01/2009 - Global lack of leadership 'putting firms in danger'
22/01/2009 - Troubled companies 'demand interim management'
22/01/2009 - Execution of strategy 'an HR duty'
21/01/2009 - Well-managed businesses 'will survive'
19/01/2009 - Personal brand 'extends influence'
16/01/2009 - Outsourced services 'to come home'
15/01/2009 - Strong ties 'cause stagnation'
14/01/2009 - Talent management goalposts 'are to shift'
14/01/2009 - Benefits management 'costs £1bn'
13/01/2009 - Talent recruitment 'a growing concern'
13/01/2009 - HR 'prospering in the war for talent'
13/01/2009 - FSA 'addressing approved persons'
12/01/2009 - HR professionals 'must innovate'
09/01/2009 - Interim manager 'is of importance'
06/01/2009 - NHS workforce 'flexible and modern'
06/01/2009 - 'Clear communication needed' of employers
05/01/2009 - Ennstone thanks interim executive

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