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FRC extends COVID-19 lease accounting relief

The Financial Reporting Council set out amendments to FRS 102 and FRS 105 relating to COVID-19-related rent concessions in the UK and Ireland.

Modern farming: Coronavirus outbreak spurs high-tech greenhouse boom in China

China has moved to shorten its vegetable supply chains by using tech-enabled greenhouse complexes built in megacity outskirts.

Digital transformation: 8 lessons from the pandemic

Strategies that helped finance leaders guide their organisations through the coronavirus crisis will continue to pay dividends in the future.

Empathy as an antidote to uncertainty

Finance leaders have to tune in to what their team members are going through to navigate challenging times.

The pros and cons of using employee monitoring technology

There has been a boom in demand for productivity monitoring software since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but the popular programs come with risks as well as rewards.

What proportion of time should you spend in the office?

If offered the choice, you might like a balance of home and office time.

Rethinking business: Tactical lessons for the post-pandemic era

To emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, businesses should focus on the fundamentals of agility, technology, innovation, and resilient and visionary leadership.

7 requirements for interim reporting — FRC guidance

The Financial Reporting Council’s review of interim reports highlighted the need for a better explanation of balance sheet movements.

4 tips for hiring remote finance talent

Organisations have a world of talent to choose from if they are willing to be flexible.

Bankers quit London as Brexit relocations to EU step up

The COVID-19 work-at-home regime encouraged some bankers to temporarily move away from London, but that shift is now becoming more permanent.

Ericsson to launch subscription service for remote office

To meet the demand for easy work-at-home set-ups, Ericsson is collaborating with software companies in a diversification move.

5 questions to ask to help improve risk management

Even organisations with robust ERM processes were severely challenged by the pandemic.

Analysis: Why Apple has chips for iPhones while Ford got caught short

Major players in the electronics industry, accustomed to the long time horizons of chip production, have mostly avoided major disruptions from the chip shortage.

Pandemic recovery is strewn with risks, corporate leaders say

The pandemic heightened the risk awareness amongst corporate leaders. Here are three tips to manage risk and prepare for the next crisis.

Creative startups and private flats: City of London eyes post-COVID-19 future

The plan includes broadening its appeal to creative companies and at least 1,500 new residential units by 2030.

UK factories expect strongest rebound since 1973 after COVID-19

The Confederation of British Industry’s latest quarterly business optimism gauge rose to +38 from -22 in January, its survey of UK manufacturers found.

How to get a handle on today’s volatile supply chains

Pandemic-related bottlenecks in supply chains make it harder for companies to sell across multiple channels. Here are five tactics for managing the volatility.

UK launches Recovery Loan Scheme as lockdown restrictions continue to lift

Business loans for up to £10 million under the scheme, which is open until 31 December, have an 80% government backing.

5 tips for addressing loneliness in the workplace

If you want to hold on to valuable talent, consider these five tips for detecting and addressing loneliness in the workplace.

Chocolate-makers use social media data to get ahead on Easter sales

Data from social media platforms such as Pinterest are used by chocolatiers to predict how and where consumers will shop.

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