Market Insight & News
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We explore Boards' responses to recently highlighted risk and crisis management issues
How will economic changes impact on resourcing and the need to accommodate Generation X?
An opportunity to share ideas about the development of senior executive search with our CEO
We asked CFOs and FDs what effects they believe austerity measures and major cuts to the public sector will have on the private sector?
With events in the Gulf of Mexico front of mind, we asked Chairs and NEDs from across sectors whether Boards were equipped to deal with a major crisis.
At two recent lunches hosted by Hoggett Bowers, Chief Executives from across most sectors in the UK shared their thoughts on what they wanted from the new Government.
An imaginary letter from CEOs and MDs to David Cameron and Nick Clegg expresses what the UK needs from the first coalition since Churchill’s caretaker Government came to power in 1945
Mark Sharp's appointment underpins Hoggett Bowers' commitment to building on existing relationships within the global healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and broader life science communities.
In defining the strategy to face these uncertain times, how much influence do the numbers have, versus market experience and knowledge?
Many who have put a career change on hold because of economic uncertainty could soon be tempted to move on.
At our latest HR Directors Dinner we were privileged to hear the views of Nick Read, CEO Asia Pacific and Middle East for Vodafone, on whether a strong and passionate local organisation could defeat the might of a global corporation when entering new territories.
Some of the themes we observed from 2009 and our clients' expectations for 2010.
At our most recent CEO lunch we asked business leaders from a wide spread of industries – including pharma, the public sector, venture capital, fmcg, financial services, food & drink, oil & gas, what will UK plc look like long-term?
Last week, we hosted our latest lunch event for CFOs and Finance Directors. Comments from our guests ranged from slightly negative to very positive.
Where will the focus be for Finance Directors going into 2010?
Notes from our Non-Executive Directors Lunch – November 2009
Notes from our CFO Lunch, October 2009, London
Nuclear talent on the rise.
Are the right people in place to make the most of what will be an exciting, changing and demanding economy over the next 5 years?
The economic downturn has presented the procurement function with a real opportunity to consolidate its position.
At our most recent HR Directors Dinner we asked Leo McKee,CEO of Brighthouse and a former HRD himself, why it was that HR still did not seem to be getting the proper recognition it deserved.
The role of the Baby Boomer in defeating the recession.
Hoggett Bowers first became aware of thisdebate some 10 years ago so we asked a pragmatic CEO to comment on why this issue still remains a talking point.
Leadership style is changing in the face of the current economic challenges andthis might need to be adapted further as the economic climate improves.
The Tenure of NHS CEOs and Directors of Finance.
Hoggett Bowers was one of three speakers on the above topic at a recent breakfast
CFOs from different sectors comment on what Alistair Darling's 'Recovery Budget' means for their organisations.
Where are we in the cycle?
The nuclear sector is in the process of revival on a global basis.
Hoggett Bowers' Non-Executive Director Lunch, March 2009, London.
The role of the CFO was the focus of the discussion at our lastest CFO lunch held in Manchester.
CEOs from a diverse range of businesses encompassing leisure, private equity, NHS, energy, FMCG, technology and business services joined us for our first CEO lunch of 2009.
Our first CFO Lunch of 2009 was attended by CFOs from some of the world's leading businesses.
HR Directors Dinner, London, November 2008. Hoggett Bowers recently hosted another of its successful, thought provoking and informative HR Directors Dinners.
CEO Lunch, London, November 2008. In the midst of unprecented economic challenges, CEOs from a diverse range of businesses had a lively debate centering on how CEOs are responding to the changing economic climate.
In a turbulent week for the global economy, business leaders discussed future strategies and opportunities arising from the current economic climate.
Hoggett Bowers’ Q2 Chief Executive Forum, Manchester, June 2008 was attended by invited CEO's from diverse business sectors, to discuss the importance of Employee Engagement and its direct impact on financial performance.
The discussion at our most recent CEO lunch provided an insightful, balanced and mature commentary which gave a counterbalance to the ‘doom and gloom’ of current business news headlines.
How valid are warnings of a UK recession in 2008?
Hoggett Bowers regularly holds dinner events for directors across the HR community. At our recent dinner a Senior Vice President, HR, from a major pharmaceutical company gave an honest appraisal of the pharmaceutical industry, and explained what his company is planning to do to counter the pending problems.
Hoggett Bowers Consultant presents at the Marketers Forum.
Commitment to CSR has to be led from the top. Insights from a CEO.
We have recently produced a presentation which is a first step to open up the discussion between what climate change will really mean to organisations and their choices on how to conduct business.
What are the problems in recruiting and retaining the leaders for tomorrow ? - A discussion from the latest CEO lunch hosted by Hoggett Bowers.
Is all the talk an accurate reflection of current business
performance, or is media hype making recession a self-fulfilling prophesy?
We understand the new age legislation requirements.
How lateral thinking can add value.
Challenges facing Chairman, CEOs and MDs - Observations from a lunch for CEOs hosted by Hoggett Bowers
Notes from the Hoggett-Bowers CEO Lunch, 28th June 2007
Archive
Polish polishWhat’s the most cost-effective way to set up an Eastern European joint venture?
The Skills MarriageHow by identifying a diverse range of appropriate candidates and marrying these different but interlinked skills, we helped a world class company to establish and launch this a department with great success.
Satisfying DemandA leading IT services organisation finds that its agency based approach to recruitment cannot deliver the quality it requires.
Patience makes perfectHow do you find the right blend of financial and IT skills when everyone else wants them?
A good callHow a seamless handover can save time and maximise understanding
The Right MedicineHow our specialist knowledge and approach to problem solving helped this global pharmaceutical drug research technology company.
Digital Asset ManagementIn the digital age of convergence how are organisations marshalling their resources and assets to increase revenues, cut costs and create new products and services?
Beyond 2000Strategic Issues confronting the IT Function within the Global Financial Services Industry in the Post Millennium World.
IT Priorities 2002Strategic Issues confronting the IT function within the Global Financial Services Industry as it formulates its business plans for 2002
The European ManagerInternational companies operating in a variety of sectors, including Heinz, Allied-Domecq, S.C. Johnson and Novartis, are finding that national borders may not be what they were, but subtle differences between those countries are very much intact.