Business in Focus

Business in Focus

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Business in Focus episodes

  • Technology, talent and transformation - Ep54

    The potential of technology to transform organisations has kept it at the heart of strategy considerations. But, as we explore in this podcast episode, lasting success will be driven by people. Host Rowena Morris is joined by Mark Moffat, CTO for PwC’s consulting practice, and Semsi Sonmez, Digital Audit Partner and Technology Talent Leader, to explore how diversity helps make the right technology choices and the steps to find, attract and retain the right talent to put businesses ahead.

    18 min
  • Aiming for ethnic and racial equality - Ep53
    Events of the past two years have shone a spotlight on ethnic and racial inequality in the UK and beyond, kickstarting much-needed conversations. Our latest Future of Government report, and a Strategy& analysis of ethnicity pay gaps, explore both public perceptions of ethnic and racial inequality, and how pay gaps continue to exist across the UK. Host Emily Khan is joined by Karen Finlayson, regional lead partner for government and health industries and Lola Evans, markets and services director in PwC UK’s risk practice to discuss how businesses, policymakers and educators need to work together to tackle inequality in workplace and society.
    18 min
  • In conversation with Philip Broadley of AstraZeneca - Ep 52
    The pandemic forced many organisations to adapt at pace and this was certainly the case for those at the heart of developing and producing a viable vaccine. Over the past 18 months the pioneering work of AstraZeneca has thrust them into the spotlight and they suddenly became front page news. What was it like to have the eyes of the world on you, while maintaining the controls and transparency needed to retain trust?
    In this episode, Philip Broadley, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair of AstraZeneca, joins PwC’s Head of Audit, Hemione Hudson, and host Teresa Owusu-Adjei. They discuss how disruption led to innovation in the face of a global crisis.
    And looking towards the global challenge of combating climate change, what lessons can be learned about responding to a crisis at speed?
    26 min
  • Putting pensions on the boardroom agenda - Ep51
    From the economic impact of the pandemic to ESG and regulatory changes, there have been a number of factors reshaping the pensions agenda. And as business leaders look ahead to hybrid working, it’s important to factor in the impact on pensions - both in terms of investment as well as what it means for their people. Joining host Rowena Morris is PwC Global Head of Pensions Consulting, Raj Mody, and Pensions Actuary, Shanu Ghai to cover the key developments around pensions that should be priority items for boardroom agendas.
    13 min
  • Finance: accelerating the move to Net Zero - Ep50

    The build up to COP26 is focusing the minds of business leaders on their path to Net Zero. In this episode, host Rowena Morris is joined by Rob Smith, Finance Transformation Lead, and Claire Reid, Regional Leader for Scotland and Head of Technology, Data and Analytics for Risk to explore the transformational role finance teams can play. Not only in accelerating the path to credible action on Net Zero emissions, but in using data to enable better business decisions that build trust alongside lasting success.  

    Discover more about how Finance can lead change: https://pwc.to/3jGzCep

    15 min
  • Navigating the new risk landscape - Ep49
    In the face of new, complex challenges now is the time for organisations to reset their approach to risk. Host Emily Khan is joined by Dr Jonathan Gillham, Chief Economist and Director of Econometrics and Economic Modelling at PwC UK and Stephanie Bruce, Chief Financial Officer at Abrdn plc to explore this new landscape and how it creates the need for a new perspective. Hear about the opportunities, challenges and practical steps that will help you start to rethink risk. Listen and subscribe today.
    25 min
  • Planet, people and purpose at the heart of your restructuring - Ep48
    Restructuring and transaction activity is picking up as companies look to recover from the pandemic. How can a focus on ESG or diversity and inclusion (D&I) support better outcomes for these businesses - and where are the challenges holding them back? Restructuring partners Steve Russell and David Kelly join host Rowena Morris to talk through PwC’s research findings and the steps to take to act now to recover and grow. Listen and subscribe today.
    16 min
  • In conversation with Herculano Rodrigues of THG Ingenuity - Ep47

    The sudden push to a digital day-to-day wasn’t only experienced by businesses, but also by their customers. And while digital and ecommerce offer a new way to connect, getting it right across operating models, supply chains and reporting isn’t easy. In this episode, Herculano Rodrigues from THG Ingenuity and PwC’s Carl Sizer, join host Teresa Owusu-Adjei to discuss how digital transformation - for both businesses and consumers - offers new routes to success for those who can overcome the challenges.

    27 min
  • In conversation with Charley Davies of Provident Financial Group - Ep45

    The way the disruption of the past year disproportionately hit certain groups within society was an opportunity for organisations to live their purpose like never before. In the latest installment of our ‘In conversation with’ series, Charley Davies, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Provident Financial Group, joins Dan Schwarzmann, PwC’s Head of Market Initiatives and Industries in a conversation hosted by Teresa Owusu-Adjei, PwC’s Head of Legal and Financial Services Tax Partner. Charley, Dan and Teresa discuss the importance of living your brand values - and doing the right thing for your people as well as your customers. From making the hard decisions to maintaining the focus on wellbeing, join us for an inspirational and uplifting episode of purpose in action.

    32 min

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