What is the C-suite? Roles, responsibilities and how to make it
Nov 9, 2023 · The C-suite comprises the highest-ranking, most powerful figures in an organisation. C-level roles – so-called because ‘C’ stands for ‘chief’ – are responsible for leading a business and the respective department.
Sam Birchall, Author at Raconteur
Sam Birchall leads our finance coverage, exploring the inner workings of the Chief Financial Officer and analysing the trends shaping the future of financial leadership.
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Inside the mind of a ransomware negotiator: what it’s really like to ...
Nov 4, 2024 · Ransomware attacks can have a devastating impact on businesses. The financial hit can be so severe that some organisations never recover. When the situation looks dire, businesses can bring in ransomware negotiators to stall for time and, if no other options remain, to bring down the price of the ransom.
Can Delta win its Crowdstrike lawsuit? - Raconteur
Nov 6, 2024 · When a faulty update from cybersecurity vendor Crowdstrike crashed 8.5 million Microsoft systems, the travel industry ground to a halt. But one company appeared to struggle with returning to normality more than most: Delta Air Lines. In October, the US airline sued Crowdstrike for $500m (£388m).
How to run a ransomware simulation - Raconteur
Oct 28, 2024 · For cyber attackers, ransomware is the gift that keeps on giving. Blocking access to a company’s business-critical data puts organisations that fail to mitigate against attacks in a difficult position.
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The role of the modern-day CEO is evolving. It is no longer enough to focus solely on profit, revenue or share price. Leaders must balance financial performance with employee wellbeing and ESG concerns, finding ways to innovate and grow at a time of deep uncertainty and turmoil.
Meeting changing consumer expectations in ecommerce
Ecommerce already has some advantages over the high street when it comes to sustainable packaging. Molly Freshwater, co-founder of The Secret Linen Store explains: “We could immediately strip back all the packaging you would find in a high street retailer – the card inserts, the photography – because we didn’t have a shelf.
The secrets behind the success of Nike’s Air Jordan brand
Apr 4, 2023 · Over the past couple of months you may have seen the trailers for Ben Affleck’s new movie, Air, which gets its UK cinematic release this week. With an ensemble cast featuring Affleck himself, Matt Damon, Jason Bateman and Viola Davis, the film tells the story of how Nike created the Air Jordan brand.
What it’s like to live and work in Seoul - Raconteur
Jul 17, 2023 · Foreign migrant workers are in huge demand, so much so that the government recently made the unprecedented decision to increase the quota of visas for foreign “skilled” workers to 35,000, up from 2,000 the previous year.. Foreign professionals with specialised knowledge, such as professors, engineers and experts in specific fields such as IT, finance and marketing, are often sought after ...