Business in Focus

Business in Focus

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Business in Focus episodes

  • A once in a generation opportunity for UK trade - Ep44

    In a new trading environment, what areas do UK businesses need to prioritise in order to drive growth? International Trade Lead Partner Matt Alabaster and Sam Myers, Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific join host Emily Khan to discuss the role of trade in driving growth and innovation at home and abroad. Listen and subscribe today.

    30 min
  • Business in Focus - Trailer
    Our podcast brings you our latest insights and practical advice, helping you navigate change with confidence. Hear from diverse voices - from the UK’s top business leaders to athletes, psychologists and politicians - on the issues that matter today.
    For more expert insights, or to find transcripts for all our episodes, visit our website, at pwc.co.uk/businessinfocus
    1 min
  • How industries are building a greener future together - Ep43
    The pandemic was a crisis lab that forced people and businesses to reinvent how they lived and worked. How can we draw on this innovation, momentum and focus for a greener future? Volker Beckers and Leo Johnson join host Teresa Owusu-Adjei to discuss the industry trends - and the need to move with pace to take advantage.
    37 min
  • Social Mobility:Opportunity for all - Ep42

    How businesses approach social mobility - the ability to succeed based on people's potential, not background - will be a crucial part of creating a successful and prosperous UK. Emma Cody and Armoghan Mohammed join host Emily Khan to explore PwC's recent research into the views of the public and the opportunities for business to step in, step up and intervene. Listen now.

    26 min
  • From purpose and impact - Ep41

    This past year has been an opportunity to see Business at its Best, putting their purpose into action as they supported their people and local communities. Host Rowena Morris is joined by James Rutter, Chief Creative Officer at COOK, a manufacturer and retailer of frozen ready meals, and Carl Sizer, PwC UK’s Head of Regions to talk about the people and drive that sit behind inspirational stories. From the importance of giving your people the opportunity to witness their impact to building connections, find out how to demonstrate your purpose and deliver results. Listen now.


    Do you have an inspiring story to share? Whether you’re a business, social enterprise, employee, customer or citizen, we want to hear from you. Fill in our quick and simple form at www.pwc.co.uk/business-at-its-best.

    24 min
  • *Special episode* Hybrid working: your questions answered

    In this special episode, hosted by Will Sturgeon, PwC UK’s Head of Content and Thought Leadership, our workforce experts Prasun Shah and Victoria Robinson answer your questions on hybrid working. Are you looking for practical advice to help you encourage your people to return to the office? Do you want to know how to manage capacity to avoid mid-week desk shortages? Or how to support your people’s wellbeing as you introduce hybrid working? Listen to this bonus episode to find out. 

    32 min
  • Matt Margereson, Hotel Chocolat COO, on navigating uncertain times with confidence- Ep40
    No one could have predicted the uncertainty we’ve experienced over the past year and the impact it's had on how we approach risk. In this episode, host Rowena Morris is joined in our virtual studio by Matt Margereson, Chief Operating Officer of Hotel Chocolat, and Richard Bailes, PwC UK’s National Leader of Governance, Risk and Compliance, to discuss the risks that are shaping UK organisations - and how leaders are looking at them differently. We also share practical advice to help you manage the business risks you’re currently facing, and help you plan for the future.
    24 min
  • Learning from risk - Ep39

    The past year has shown just how volatile the risk landscape can be. But it’s also shown that how organisations respond can set them apart from competitors, as leaders who have demonstrated resilience and adaptability have tended to emerge stronger.


    In this episode, we discuss how the new and evolving risks we've faced recently have made us change our approach for good. Host Emily Khan is joined in our virtual studio by two members of the steering committee guiding the focus of our Rethink risk research - Kieron Boyle, Chief Executive of Guy's & St Thomas’ Foundation, and Mohammed Khan, a partner in our UK insurance and actuarial practice, and a specialist in measuring and quantifying risk.

    Explore our Rethink risk insights here: https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/risk/rethink-risk.html

    33 min
  • Why you need to rethink mental health risk - Ep38
    Every year, Mental Health Awareness week represents an opportunity for us all to recognise the importance of our mental wellbeing. This year, the social isolation imposed on many of us by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more important than ever to look after ourselves and those around us. And this worrying trend hasn’t gone unnoticed by business leaders. Our recent CEO Survey found that 61% of CEOs are worried about the declining wellbeing of their people.
    Host Emily Khan is joined in our virtual studio by Poppy Jaman and Ben Higgin to discuss this important issue. Poppy is CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance (CMHA), and Ben is a PwC UK Executive Board Member with responsibility for Technology and Investments, and one of PwC's Mental Health Advocates.
    To find out more about the CMHA, visit their website: https://citymha.org.uk/
    The CMHA Global Thriving at Work framework is a useful resource to help you accelerate the pace of change and measure your progress: https://citymha.org.uk/docs///CMHA-Global-Thriving-at-Work-Framework--FINAL.pdf
    The CMHA Race Toolkit contains practical advice on supporting the mental health of people who are Black or from a minority ethnic background: https://citymha.org.uk/docs///CMHA-Mental-Health-Race-Toolkit.pdf
    40 min
  • How data can help you get started with ESG - Ep37
    ESG - environmental, social and corporate governance - is climbing rapidly up the agenda, with 70% of respondents to our CEO Survey listing it as a key concern this year, compared with 44% two years ago. But committing to ESG targets is challenging, and many organisations simply don’t know where to start. In this episode, host Emily Khan is joined by Isabelle Jenkins, PwC UK's Leader of Industry for Financial Services, and Tom Beagant, an advisor in PwC's Sustainability and Climate Change team, to discuss how you can use data to set and measure ESG targets that are achievable and aligned to your purpose.
    23 min

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