Year: 2026
Pay growth improves for UK staff, report shows
Starting salaries for permanent workers rose at the highest rate since August 2024, according to a monthly report by KPMG and the REC.Preparing people, not systems, is the real AI advantage
A futurist and UK & Ireland ENGAGE speaker explains why humans are a company’s greatest asset and how leaders can rethink their approach to training and AI readiness.CEOs are focused on innovation, but lack strategy
Most CEOs view innovation as a top priority but lack specific processes to support strategic goals.New guidance reflects legislative changes to corporate reporting
The FRC’s guidance incorporates changes to legislative and regulatory requirements, including the recent revision of the UK Corporate Governance Code.Executives mostly optimistic on revenue growth, mostly divided on AI
C-suite leaders in a global survey are prioritising the development of strategic alliances and partnerships. AI is seen as both a critical driver of success and a complex challenge.Public sector climate-related disclosures standard released
IPSASB’s standard is intended to strengthen decision-making by addressing the disclosure guidance gap for governments and public sector companies.FRC confirms latest companies to report under the UK Stewardship Code
The UK’s FRC said that 291 signatories representing £57.3 trillion in assets under management had signed up to the 2020 version of the code.Return to office: Where leaders and employees agree
Across generations, employees view in-person collaboration as key to productivity.UK permanent and temporary hiring wane, report shows
Permanent placements fell in December at the steepest pace since August, and temporary hiring declined for the second consecutive month, according to a monthly report from KPMG and the REC.Employers best positioned to facilitate trust in era of polarisation
The majority of employees trust their employer, but income disparity and ideological polarisation pose significant risks to workplace cohesion in the annual Edelman Trust Barometer.Imminent global risks reflect societal fragmentation, distrust
Geoeconomic confrontation, misinformation, and societal polarisation make up the top three near-term risks in the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report.Report: AI speeds up work but fails to deliver real business value
Organisations are capturing speed through AI, but much of the reclaimed time is spent correcting or rewriting low-quality AI output, a global report says.AI vulnerabilities emerge as fastest-growing cyber risk
AI is expected to be the most significant driver of change in cybersecurity in the year ahead, according to a World Economic Forum survey.The evolving roles of CFOs in the Middle East
Finance leaders in the region prepare to position themselves as the “generators” and “guardians” of AI’s value.Outsourcing grows globally as leaders grapple with talent, cost constraints
C-suite leaders are outsourcing IT services to harness external expertise amidst talent and budget shortfalls, but overreliance on third-party guidance poses strategy risks
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