Opinions

Let charities help to balance the boardroom
Lynne Berry, OBE

Studies agree that companies do better with diverse directors and a percentage of women at the top. Lynne Berry, OBE, Senoir Visitig Fellow at Cass, identifies a ready source of experienced candidates.

The funding conundrum
Les Mayhew

Professor of Statistics at Cass, looks at proposals for long-term care - and puts forward an alternative.

How to get the most from your piggy bank
Dr Iqbal Owadally

Advises on effective saving and investing.

Clocking into the 21st century
Alison Maitland

The traditional working day belongs in the age of industry, not technology. It's time for managers to grasp the benefits of a new approach.

When Money's tight, spend more
Vincent-Wayne Mitchell

Companies should increase advertising in times of austerity, not cut back, argues Vincent-Wayne Mitchell, Professor of Consumer Marketing at Cass.

Ladies first? It's time we were
Dr Julie Verity

Women's evolved strengths - collaboration and sharing - are more important than male leadership skills.

Why the plight of women managers in Asia matters to us
Chris Rowley

Examining the social and cultural barriers they face and the steps needed for change can give us an insight into what is important in our own post-crisis chaos.

So what have ethics go to do with business?
Professor Paul Palmer

Associate Dean for Ethics, Sustainability and Engagement, writes about his work and the challenges for Cass.