Have you worked in a dysfunctional team?
17 January 2013
Research by academics suggests 70 per cent will experience a counterproductive work environment at some point in their career.
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The cheesemas headline challenge
18 December 2012
Can you come up with a witty headline to illustrate Novak Djokovic’s purchase of the world’s supply of donkey cheese?
Scrooge has no place in the modern working world
5 December 2012
What kind of boss are you? People do more for those who treat them well, says Adam Leach.
Don’t expect swift justice with public sector contract bans
29 November 2012
Those demanding that suppliers be blacklisted from government contracts for alleged wrongdoing are unlikely to be satisfied, says Adam Leach.
When a capitalist talks sustainability, it’s time to listen
20 November 2012
Unilever’s CEO is taking corporate responsibility seriously, so perhaps buyers should be too says Adam Leach.
Cameron’s cash-flow plan
23 October 2012
Putting the banks in between buyers and suppliers might just work, says Adam Leach.
The sweet taste of success
16 October 2012
A correlation has been found between Nobel prize winners and chocolate consumption. Does this provide the answer for future CPOs?
The secret handshake of the buyer
11 October 2012
A futurologist has suggested handshakes could be used as a physical prompt to initiate a payment in the future.
Money, money, money
2 October 2012
While many professions have effectively faced pay cuts over recent years, procurement’s earning power remains strong. Adam Leach looks at some of the statistics.
The bacon sandwich conundrum
25 September 2012
The ingredients in a bacon sandwich are on the rise. Could you save Adam Leach’s favourite snack?
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