The Career Ladder
The recession has dramatically altered the UK workplace landscape. Employers and staff are collaborating more closely than previously to protect businesses and jobs by increasing flexible working and innovative recruitment. The new role of a finance professional doesn’t stop with the finance team. The remit extends into corporate governance, HR and legal issues, health and safety, motivation and general management issues.
The Greasy Pole
A CFO must be adept not only at handling his own career issues but also the many people and HR challenges that cross his desk. People take up most of management time so share your views about how to reach the boardroom and take your people with on that journey.
It's All In The Detail
As well as a library of analysis and practical help for finance professionals, we also have a wealth of news on individual sectors supplied by Finance Week partners.
If you would like to discuss your industry with your peers, why not set up an individual disvcussion group for your sector. We can create both private and public groups where you can swap information and practical tips. .If you would like to set up a group please contact the editor, Rachel Fielding.
The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...
"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more