Leadership &amp; Management

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HR | International Women’s Day 2026: addressing gender bias at work

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner-i, looks at what employers can do to address gender bias in the workplace this International Women’s Day

6 Mar 2026

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Business | Ingrained bias still stops women accountants climb corporate ladder

Melanie Proffitt, president of ACCA Global, speaks about her experiences, reflecting on challenges as a woman in a senior finance role and her early experiences in a macho work environment, saying there is more to do this International Women’s Day

6 Mar 2026

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HR | What to do if an employee on holiday gets stranded abroad

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner-i, sets out what employers need to know and what action they to take if their staff are caught up by the conflict in the Middle East

5 Mar 2026

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Business | Grant Thornton hires ex FTI Consulting COO to drive growth

Private equity backed Grant Thornton taps Frederik Vinten to join strategic leadership team to focus on acquisitions and strengthen client engagement

4 Mar 2026

Private Equity

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HR | People in the news: Dains, Mercer & Hole, Smailes Goldie

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Dains, Mercer & Hole, Smailes Goldie, S&W, AAB, Johnston Carmichael, Azets, Smailes Goldie, Companies House, Bank of England, CMA

27 Feb 2026

HR | Dealing with alcohol problems at work

HR expert Amanda Chadwick explains what steps employers should take when handling employees with a drink problem from misconduct issues and dependency to legal considerations

27 Feb 2026

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Business | Chartered status is not ‘a badge for a minority’

Group of leading chartered institutes call on government for greater awareness of chartered status, saying membership recognition would increase accountability and trust

25 Feb 2026

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Business | Head of Deloitte UK to move to top EMEA job at firm

Deloitte to set up a brand new regional firm covering Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to be headed up by Richard Houston, who is stepping down as UK CEO, triggering a vote for a new senior partner

24 Feb 2026

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HR | People in the news: HaysMac, Clive Owen, MGI

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at HaysMac, Clive Owen, S&W, Johnston Carmichael, Bishop Fleming, MGI Midgley Snelling, Azets, Kingsley Napley, Paul Hastings, Advancetrack, Baker Tilly International, Moore, Equiom

20 Feb 2026

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HR | Five HR tips on managing apprentices

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner-i, looks at the practicalities of employing an apprentice and key HR issues employers need to consider

20 Feb 2026

Legal & Guidance

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Business | BDO partners vote for UK Ireland £1.1bn firm merger

BDO UK and BDO Ireland exchanged contracts on merger plans following partner vote approving transaction with completion expected by June

18 Feb 2026

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Business | Gravita hires Lisa Mayhew as CEO at £60m firm

Private equity backed Gravita appoints former BCLP global leader Lisa Mayhew as CEO after a period of interim leadership

16 Feb 2026

Private Equity

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HR | People in the news: Bishop Fleming, MHA, Sumer

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Bishop Fleming, MHA, Sumer Northern Ireland, Dains, Wbg, PrimeGlobal, BRG, Signicat, HM Treasury

13 Feb 2026

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HR | Managing romantic relationships at work

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at CIPD HR-inform, looks at what employers need to consider when dealing with office romances

13 Feb 2026