The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the overall employment rate is at record high of 75.7%, with unemployment at 4.7%, the lowest it’s been since the 1970s; however over 20% of the population lives on incomes below the poverty line (after housing costs), despite most of these households being in employment. What is […]
A few weeks ago, Europe won the Ryder cup by a 7-point margin; this success has been credited to the meticulous planning of Captain Thomas Bj├©rn. Alexander Charles Associates along with some select clients, attended a networking lunch hosted by the London Sporting Club, where the Danish skipper shared insights into the process which led […]
Stephen Hendry is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever snooker players and on Tuesday over a networking lunch hosted by the London Sporting Club, he regaled some of Alexander Charles’ staff and clients with stories from his career. Best known for dominating snooker during the 1990s, he won the World Championship a (modern) […]
Alexander Charles Associates continued to celebrate their record first quarter at the London Sporting Club’s hottest new venue in the City of London. An evening with Clive Anderson was a fantastic night of raconteuring; originally billed to speak for 45 minutes, Anderson kept the audience rapt and in stitches with 90 minutes of anecdotes, insights, […]
To celebrate a record first quarter, ACA invited 25 very special guests to meet another record breaker and national sporting icon Sir Geoff Hurst! Sir Geoff, former England International footballer, remains the only player who has ever scored a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. The networking lunch was a huge success with guests enthralled […]
You’ve got yourself a new role but how do you leave the old one gracefully? A smooth transition between roles can help you maintain good relations with your previous employer and get you onto the right track with your new one. Here we guide you through the process so you can make the best changeover. […]
An unprecedented decline in shop visitors occurred during March and April, with bad weather being blamed on the 4.8% reduction in shoppers. Several large High Street retailers have recently declared bankruptcy including Toys ‘R’ Us and Maplin, with Claire’s Accessories filing for bankruptcy in the US and stores such as Carpet Right and New Look […]
There are many responsibilities in being a good leader, whether you’re a junior manager or a c-suite director. One of your key goals is to build confidence among your team, this is especially important if the company is changing direction or taking on a significant new project. The American Management Association (AMA) states that there […]
You’ve landed your dream job and can’t wait to get started in the role. There will be lots of challenges, from getting to grips with your new responsibilities to navigating the social interactions with your new colleagues. So how do you ensure you hit the ground running and make the best of your new role? […]
Alexander Charles Associates Director Kelvin Trott, was delighted to host some of his amazing clients at a networking lunch with sporting hero Frank Bruno. The heavyweight boxing champion has enjoyed a phenomenal professional career which has encompassed 40 wins (38 by knockout, making for a 95% knockout rate) and 5 defeats. During the lunch Bruno […]