CEO Outlook with Rita Trehan

Lindsay Loxley, Managing Director of the Women in Business Network, joins Rita for the third episode in her women in business series. In this in-depth interview, Lindsay describes how her desire to make a difference led her to abandon work as a chemist for a career in financial services; argues that to run a business requires ‘drive, determination and graft’; and explains why she continues to have ambitions of fulfilling her full potential.

Best-selling and multi-award winning author, keynote speaker and social entrepreneur Jo Owen joins Rita as part of her series of one-to-one interviews with leading business authors. In this episode, Jo and Rita discuss the problems and difficulties facing leaders of global teams, how to use globalisation to benefit an organisation, and communicating to build workplace trust and company culture.

Nicola Horlick, CEO of Money&Co, joins Rita for the second episode in a series of interviews with leading women in business. In this special episode - dubbed City "superwoman” - Nicola discusses how she has raised six children whilst simultaneously founding two investment firms; what made her a workplace icon for many women; and, how her book ‘Can You Have It All?’ has become a bible for many young professionals looking to find balance.

Cris Beswick, co-author of 'Building a Culture of Innovation’, joins Rita for the first in a series of one-to-one interviews with leading business authors. In this special episode, Cris discusses his ideas, inspiration and motivations; his unique and widely used innovation framework, and what innovation in businesses really means today. (edited)

Cris Beswick, co-author of 'Building a Culture of Innovation’, joins Rita for the first in a series of one-to-one interviews with leading business authors. In this special episode, Cris discusses his ideas, inspiration and motivations; his unique and widely used innovation framework, and what innovation in businesses really means today. (edited)

Cris Beswick, co-author of 'Building a Culture of Innovation’, joins Rita for the first in a series of one-to-one interviews with leading business authors. In this special episode, Cris discusses his ideas, inspiration and motivations; his unique and widely used innovation framework, and what innovation in businesses really means today. (edited)

Founder and Managing Director of Common Vision, Caroline McFarland, and Sharon Walpole, CEO of the Walpole Media Group join Rita in the first of an exclusive set of episodes on women in business. On today’s episode: Why do men get paid more than women? What can employers do to address the gender pay gap? And, could we see more women exit the corporate world to pursue alternative careers?

Hari Kalymnios, Leadership Speaker at The Thought Gym and Mark Eltringham, Founder and Publisher of Workplace Insight join Rita to discuss the latest HR trends. This episode: Should bonuses really be needed to motivate staff? And, should CEOs and business leaders steer well clear of politics? Or, should they engage when appropriate?

Michael Jenkins, CEO of Roffey Park Institute and Katie Jacobs, Editor of HR Magazine join Rita to discuss Brexit. On this special episode: How will Brexit affect the jobs market? Can businesses retain their top talent during this turbulent period? And, how does Brexit impact the HR function?

Penny de Valk, Managing Director of Penna Talent Management; Simon Hayward, CEO of Cirrus, and Emma Stroud, Managing Director of Pitch Perfect Club, join Rita Trehan to discuss the latest HR trends. This episode: Are generalist recruitment companies about to go out of business? Will technology deal a death blow to traditional employees? And, why should we be excited about the next 5 years in HR?

Danielle Harmer, Chief People Officer at Metro Bank, and Ranj Begley, Managing Director at Readly UK, join Rita Trehan to discuss the challenges facing business leaders in the new economy. This episode: How do CEOs engage and appeal to people across their workforce? How do CEOs take advantage of digital technology without being distracted by it? And just how important is customer engagement?

Adam Dustagheer, Digital Communications Manager at the CBI, and business broadcaster Rebecca Pike join Rita Trehan to discuss workplace trends. This episode: How much of the recruitment process should be automated? How can employers cultivate a workforce? And what effect will the gig economy have on the future of work?