By: Will Railton

I'm deputy money editor at City A.M. I focus on personal finance and investing. I'm particularly interested in macroeconomics, pensions and politics. Contact me at william.railton@cityam.com.

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Robot rubbish: Most workers don’t fear automation

June 21, 2016

The robots are coming, or so say experts, pundits and commentators. The World Economic Forum predicted that expanded automation and artificial intelligence (AI) would mark the fourth industrial revolution, which could lead to the biggest upheaval in the labour market in a century. Meanwhile, the Bank of England’s Andy Haldane has hypothesised that up to [...]
Ad agencies need better advertising: 101’s Laurence Green on why positioning should be more important than pitching

June 20, 2016

Our industry conversation has swung too far from long-term to short, from strategy to tactics, and away from the alchemical power of great creative,” says Laurence Green, founder of creative agency 101. He has been critical in the past of the fact that pitching has become the default method for procuring agencies’ services. And he believes [...]
Cannes Lions 2016: The awards are about being big – but is big overrated?

June 20, 2016

Size has always mattered at Cannes. It’s the biggest celebration of creativity in communications in the world, famous for attracting the biggest names to its keynote speeches from celebrities and politicians to advertising legends. It’s about big ideas. Big data. Big, bold brand promises. Even the after parties are industry competitions to play the best music, [...]
Cannes 2016: Of Mad Men and Maths Men – Is it not time for fewer awards with a greater focus on integrated work

June 20, 2016

As we enter adland’s largest global conference, its dramatic evolution over the last few years is evident. Once all about the creative work, it is now split over three distinct districts – the Palais creative hub, the tech media giants on the beach and ad tech alley near the port. In 2014 and 2015, I was [...]
Cannes 2016: Marketers will be talking about whether virtual reality has real legs

June 20, 2016

Virtual reality (VR) used to be the stuff of science fiction. But it has already taken us on trips to the Great Barrier Reef, Abbey Road Studios and the moon. What’s next? Could it bring us closer to brands? Marketers at Cannes will be debating if this new medium has legs of the non-virtual kind. When [...]
With employee satisfaction at a two-year low, it will take more than money to retain your staff

June 17, 2016

Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed unprecedented shifts in the business landscape. Flatter organisational structures and new ways of working mean that the traditional career path is fast becoming an outdated concept. While many view this as positive change, it has also left employees with no clear idea of how they can develop or reach the [...]
Cannes Lions 2016: The sun may shine over La Croisette next week, but storm clouds are gathering over advertising agencies

June 17, 2016

Next week, the great and good of the advertising world will descend on the south of France for the Cannes Lions, the industry’s annual jamboree. Awards will be distributed, backs will be slapped and rosé will be consumed by the case. While the sun sets over La Croisette, however, the storm clouds are gathering for the [...]
Hire a hacker: Cyber security needs some fresh ideas

June 16, 2016

Today, cyber security is one of the major issues keeping chief executives awake at night. Cyber crime is on the rise. According to Juniper Research, data breaches are projected to cost companies $2.1 trillion by 2019. High profile hacks have highlighted the significant risks in the digital world. But while news outlets focus on the [...]
Troops, believers, virtuousos or friends? The four common team cultures and how to get the most out of them

June 15, 2016

It seems that every other week there is another management fad around the type of culture needed to get the most out of your team. Some say teams should be like friends who just happen to work together – flat groups which are motivated by how well they get along. Others argue that the best teams [...]
The recruitment race: Why The Leap 100 are struggling with time, talent and ensuring the right fit

June 14, 2016

Finding the right people for the job isn’t always an easy task when you’re a fast-growing SME. Nearly three-quarters of The Leap 100 have found it difficult to attract the right people. “Hiring only the best people is a constant challenge for us,” says the chief executive and co-founder of one fintech company. “Tech talent [...]

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