Leadership Matters

New analysis suggests that the UK labour market is entering a prolonged period of strain, with redundancy warnings continuing to rise and early indicators pointing to another record year for job losses.

As Stress Awareness Month draws to a close across the UK, the US and globally, new research highlights a workforce under sustained pressure, and a growing expectation for employers to move beyond awareness campaigns and take meaningful action on employee wellbeing.

A new survey of 900 CEOs reveals that nearly eight in 10 (78%) believe failed AI strategies could threaten their jobs as boards demand measurable AI results and stronger governance.

Corporate Britain has reached a milestone in boardroom diversity, with minority representation at record highs across FTSE companies. But the latest Parker Review warns progress remains uneven, with Black leaders still significantly underrepresented despite broader gains.

Median CEO pay jumped 23.2% to $29.4 million in 2025 while the CEO-worker pay gap widened to 341:1, according to new data, raising new questions about fairness, AI-driven incentives and executive compensation.

Employee engagement across the globe has dropped to its lowest level since 2020, with just 20% of workers actively engaged in 2025, according to new data from Gallup. 

A new global survey has found that 60% of companies plan to lay off employees who cannot or will not use AI.

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action.”, 25 leaders from business, advocacy and global institutions share what still needs to change to achieve gender equality.

CEOs worldwide are prioritising long-term growth, AI investment and strategic resilience despite mounting geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty.

A new global index reveals which of the world’s largest corporations are building gender-balanced leadership teams, and how accelerating women into senior roles is delivering stronger business performance.