Press Releases
New guide urges companies to take responsibility for their actions
31 March 2008
Britain in business: the world of work in 2018
14 March 2008
Risky business: report exposes vulnerability of organisations across the UK
10 March 2008
184 million 'free' days of work - but excessive hours fail to deliver results
18 February 2008
Credit crunch and skills crisis dent business confidence for 2008
18th December 2007 - Report reveals tough year ahead for UK organisations.
'Command and control' approach to work hinders UK productivity
11th December 2007 - Report finds that 'negative' management styles most common in UK organisations.
Will the internet ever take off?
4th December 2007 - Report finds technological and cultural barriers hinder online learning, despite recognition of the benefits.
Cold turkey and 'bah humbug' on the Christmas menu across UK organisations
28th November 2007 - Christmas cheer will be missing from many organisations this year as festive celebrations are overshadowed by a 'scrooge mentality', resentment of forced partying and an inability to unwind.
Maximise your talent: Research identifies key challenges for business
22 November 2007 - The key challenges inherent in uncovering and managing talent within UK organisations have been identified in research published today by the Chartered Management Institute and Ashridge Business School.
Senior executives struggle to juggle as priorities compete for attention
31 October 2007 - Senior executives across the UK admit they are struggling to manage conflicting priorities, as demand for their attention is split between strategic planning, stakeholder management and personal needs.
'Work while you're sick' attitude begins to hit UK organisations
12 October 2007 - A new report finds managers are not taking time off work when they are ill.
Cadbury Schweppes chairman appointed as President of the Chartered Management Institute
11 October 2007 - Sir John Sunderland, chairman of Cadbury Schweppes plc, has been appointed as the new President of the Chartered Management Institute - the only chartered professional body providing support for managers and leaders across the UK.
MoD responds to report finding that individuals want transferable skills
26 September 2007 - Responding to research showing that professional qualifications have a positive impact on long term career success, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is giving its personnel the opportunity to gain nationally-recognised management qualifications.
Knowledge may be power, but impact is everything
18 September 2007 - 'Who you know' and 'what you know' is no longer enough to get a job, according to a report published today by the Chartered Management Institute.
Female resignations hit new high despite rapid promotion and bonus payouts
04 September 2007 - Female resignation rates have hit a new high, despite women achieving promotion at a quicker rate than men. Figures, from a survey of 42,205 individuals, also show that women are more likely to receive a bonus, but female pay rises have stalled for the first time in more than a decade.
6 September 2007
High demand for political skills met with low levels of ability
Political skills are increasingly being seen as vital to career success, but many managers admit they have room for improvement when it comes to influencing others.
29 August 2007
Performance levels dip as change becomes constant
The extent of change taking place at work is having a dramatically negative impact on employee health and business performance, but organisations are failing to address the issue.
22 August 2007
Inspirational Leadership - the missing ingredient in UK businesses
Resignation levels are on the increase as business leaders fail to provide the inspiration and direction UK employees expect to see in the workplace.
8 August 2007
Royal Navy equips sailors with skills needed for long-term career success
Sailors in the British Royal Navy have the unique opportunity to develop their management and leadership skills through a new partnership with the Chartered Management Institute.
1 August 2007
Organisations still not capitalising on workplace diversity
Responding to figures showing an increase in diversity related employment tribunals, the Chartered Management Institute has today published guidelines to help organisations and mangers embrace diversity in the workplace.
25 July 2007
Government skills action plan lacks strength in depth
Responding to the Government's plans for implementing the Leitch Review of Skills, Mary Chapman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute, states that the report does not go far enough to address the UK's long-term needs for higher-level skills.
20 July 2007
Earning power falters, adding to record recruitment problems
Organisations across the UK are struggling to attract staff as movements in earnings drop for the first time in 4 years and bonuses become less frequent.
25 June 2007
Report says office turf wars & dirty politics in decline
A report published today by the Chartered Management Institute shatters the myth that 'to get ahead, you have to play dirty'.
12 June 2007
Impact of smoking ban stubbed out by business
With the ban on smoking only 4 weeks away, organisations across the UK are claiming it will have little impact on their business.
31 May 2007
New organisation formed to improve quality of business advice given to UK organisations
The Chartered Management Institute is delighted to announce the creation of a new organisation to raise standards of consulting and meet the needs of management consultants and business advisers across the UK.
17 April 2007
CEOs find the key to deliver business change
Five key challenges to deliver strategic advantage have been identified by a group of leading CEOs. The challenges, outlined in a report being published today by the Chartered Management Institute, focus on how leaders can better harness technology to drive business growth in the face of growing global competition.
2 March 2007
Leitch Review finally roars, but bares few teeth
Reacting to Lord Leitch's final report on skills, Mary Chapman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute, states that the Review has failed to focus on the vital management skills that would drive employer investment on training and development.
6 December 2006
Subtle approach to intimidation is favoured by workplace bullies
Bullies in workplaces across the UK are employing a range of psychological tactics to pressurise and intimidate colleagues.
31 October 2006
Management community lives with regrets as individuals fail to achieve potential
Managers across the UK are plagued by a sense of regret, with many believing they have failed to reach their true potential. According to a survey published today by the Chartered Management Institute, managers, at all levels, exhibit high levels of activity and energy at work, but are held back by red tape, poor resources and a lack of support.
05 October 2006
Financial rewards don't pay as women walk out at work
Women have received higher salary increases than men for the tenth successive year and are more likely to be given a bonus. However, these growing pay packets are failing to stem the tide of female resignations.
06 September 2006
Resignations increase as organisations fail to meet expectations
Resignation rates have increased in the year to January 2006 as organisations fail to meet the needs of their staff. A survey of 22,480 individuals shows that despite an increase in earnings, the UK's executives have become frustrated by company pay structures and a lack of job satisfaction.
28 June 2006
Complacency puts UK organisations at risk
Many UK organisations are failing to prepare for disruption, despite evidence outlining the business benefits of disaster planning, says a survey published today by the Chartered Management Institute and supported by the Cabinet Office and Continuity Forum.
16th May 2006
Poor workplace health no laughing matter for UK managers
Poor health in the workplace is having a damaging effect on business performance and employee relationships, according to research findings published today by the Chartered Management Institute and Workplace Health Connect.
28th April 2006
Managers feel the strain as ill health at work hits UK productivity
A surprisingly high proportion of UK managers (58 per cent) admit to being unproductive for at least 20 per cent of their working time, due to poor health.
28th March 2006
Fear of failure and suspicion obstruct decision-making in UK organisations
Senior managers in the UK are blaming an atmosphere of 'corporate caution' for the obstructions they face when it comes to making decisions.
22nd March 2006
London managers to benefit from professional support service
London South Bank University has become the first business school in the region to provide professional support and guidance to help develop the management and leadership skills of all their post-graduate management students.
6th March 2006
Manage your career with launch of new service
The Chartered Management Institute today launches a new career development tool to help its members plan their future more effectively.
2nd March 2006
Individuals fail to capitalise on the benefits of volunteering
Managers across the UK fail to see how voluntary work boosts career opportunities and skills, despite high numbers giving up their time at home and abroad.
16th January 2006
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