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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Female ftse bosses earn £3m less than men, new gender pay gap study shows

Senior level women are paid 55% less than men in the same jobs

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Topic: Personal Development

Career Advice: Five Tips for Students From Elon Musk

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has this career advice for students as they receive their exam results

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Topic: Employability

Parents Favour Degree Apprenticeships Over University, CMI Study Reveals

Degree apprenticeships attract a surge in support from parents.

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Topic: Productivity

The Scientific Link Between Healthy Eating and Productivity

You can improve your productivity at work through healthy eating

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Topic: Productivity

Should Teamcations Be Compulsory?

Teamcations are a company-funded holiday for all employees, and a growing trend in business. CMI insights asked four managers

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Topic: Productivity

Exclusive: Laszlo Bock Told Us This About Running a Business

Former Google SVP Laszlo Bock has this view on company purpose

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Topic: Personal Development

How to Boost Your Self-awareness With Five Questions

Increase Self Awareness to Boost Your Management Style

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Topic: Productivity

The Changing Nature of Employee Benefits: Does Pay Really Motivate Your Team?

The CMO of Perkbox Explains How to Motivate Your Team and Devise a Great Benefits Package

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Topic: Productivity

Five Reasons Why Having a Business Purpose Pays Off

A new CMI report shows what purpose can do for managers

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Could Hypnosis Reduce Stress and Improve Your Management Style? One Writer Reveals All

One Manager Puts Hypnosis to the Test

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Topic: Productivity

The Shocking Impact of Open-plan Offices on Collaboration and Productivity

New Research Suggests Open-plan Offices Damage Teamwork and Productivity

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Topic: Productivity

Jack Dorsey on How to Win Everyday

Twitter and square co-founder Jack Dorsey talks business risk, diversity in tech and his daily routine

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