CMI In The News

City AM

Small businesses expect positive year despite ‘incredibly challenging’ 2023

Small businesses are confident in reaching profit targets this year, new research shows, despite high interest rates and an “incredibly challenging” 2023. Recent CMI polls suggest 33 per cent of SMEs are looking to recruit over the next six months..

Bloomberg UK

More Young UK Bosses Want a Raise to Work From the Office

Managers under 35 are also the most likely to press for travel subsidies, free lunches and other perks, a new survey shows.

City AM

War for talent: How can small businesses stand out?

Small businesses are increasingly worried about winning the ‘war for talent’ against larger competitors, the latest data suggests.

The Daily Telegraph

Bad bosses blamed for dragging down economy

Bad middle managers are dragging down the economy, according to a string of blue-chip bosses and analysts, who say inept executives are at the heart of Britain’s productivity problem...

The Times

Times Radio – Interview to Caroline Mallan, CMI’s Head of Media and Public Affairs

Caroline Mallan appeared in John Pienaar with Times Radio Drive to discuss flexible working.

The Guardian

One in seven HR heads believe men are better suited to top jobs

It emerged separately that nearly a third of male managers think companies are putting too much effort into achieving gender balance in the workplace. The figure, shared with the Guardian from a regular tracking survey by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), suggests workplace gender equality faces continuing headwinds.