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We’ve decided to bring Grapevine Leaders and @HRGrapevine together, we’ll still be writing insightful articles that tackle all things leadership but it can now be found in a special section of the HR Grapevine site - created for all aspiring leaders. hrgrapevine.com/content/topi…

Why @FinancialForce believes that smart businesses are the future. While companies have stabilised after the pandemic, the world of work has changed for good. Transforming a digital business into a smart business is key to remaining innovative. okt.to/O3zdYX

The editor's pick for the week explores why it's so important for CEOs to relax. Working as a CEO can be stressful and making sure you have time to relax is important. Winding down after work is key to avoiding burnout and improving mental health. okt.to/zNv9KD

One of the top stories of the week looks into sustainability in business. Becoming more sustainable might seem like an overwhelming task at first but the responsibility is starting to shift towards businesses. But, how do you even start? okt.to/6t93Ew

Have you future-proofed your business? According to new data, a large amount of organisations are struggling with succession strategies. A clear succession strategy should be a top priority for companies as it mitigates issues when leadership changes. okt.to/Qpaqeg

Rising energy prices caused some difficult decisions for Brits in the winter months. Yet, @Centrica have increased their profits by 5 times compared to last year. Can businesses justify putting profit over the public's well-being? okt.to/v7dt24

Why coronavirus could still be impacting your business. The coronavirus pandemic is far from over, and the latest wave has cost businesses millions of pounds as staff call in sick. It leaves the question: what are businesses meant to do? okt.to/1NcHrs

.@Shopify is the latest tech company to have laid off staff, firing around 1,000 workers after its revenue growth dropped as the pandemic receded. This move caused shares to drop by 15%. Was this the right move for the company? okt.to/5B82HE

How can the C-Suite give and receive better feedback? Good leadership thrives on listening to feedback as well as guiding others to help them grow. But, many managers dislike giving negative feedback and reject negative criticism of their own skills. okt.to/qE5MLD

What is "Unretirement" and how did it become the latest trend? "Unretirement" describes a group of over-50s who had previously retired, coming back to work due to the cost-of-living crisis. How can employers welcome them back? okt.to/zpTkBO

How do top CEOs relax? It's no secret that CEOs need to work hard, but even they need to take time to relax and unwind. This helps avoid burnout and improves their mental health. So, how do they do it? okt.to/Wp3mYf

Why do you need your business to be sustainable? Sustainability isn't a trend that will disappear in a few years, and while Governments continue to drag their feet, businesses need to take the lead. But, how do you even start? okt.to/EtGf25

It seems that everyone is talking about the cost-of-living crisis these days, as professionals band together in an attempt to figure out a solution. For leaders, there are a few steps they can put in place to help ease some of the pressure from staff. okt.to/GkYMDi

One of the top stories of the week dives into the cost-of-living crisis' impact on SMEs. As the cost-of-living increases in the UK, fewer 'big ticket' items will be sold. Companies whose revenue depends on these purchases are going to suffer. okt.to/I6kaFE

The editor's pick for the week examines hybrid working. Hybrid working has become the new normal, and employees are reluctant to head back into the office full time. However, 37% of staff feel that two days in the office is still too much. okt.to/D9rp6o

Why are C-Suite execs considering quitting? A recent report found that 70% of the C-Suite were considering leaving their jobs. This was linked to how execs are struggling with their mental health and a lack of help from bosses. okt.to/M1rxN5

Companies around the UK are offering pay rises or one-off payments to help staff combat the cost-of-living crisis. However, this could cause a wage-price spiral as well as outpricing small companies that don't have the resources to offer huge pay rises. okt.to/AGjSlZ

What makes a CEO inclusive? CEOs should be leading diversity and inclusion within their businesses. However, there's seemingly a lack of action behind grand talks of improving diversity. Why is diversity so important? Read on to find out. okt.to/Eu5XBc

Will the cost-of-living crisis impact businesses' revenue stream? As life in the UK rapidly becomes more expensive, customers' willingness to spend on 'big ticket' items will rapidly reduce. okt.to/QOrB7X

Will the 'war for talent' detrimentally damage small businesses? SMEs are set for a bumpy couple of months as they battle the cost-of-living crisis alongside the 'war for talent'. So, what does this mean for businesses? okt.to/rS7Njo