Outdated financial processes are hindering the growth of too many UK companies, writes Anita Marsh of SAP Concur

Alex Mitchell, chair of the IoD’s entrepreneur community, reports on an inspiring mission to Japan

Creating a work environment in which all employees can thrive is key to achieving gender equality, writes Vanda Murray, chair of Marshalls plc

Granting employees greater control of their work is giving employers an edge, writes Carolyne Ruston of CDW

We must co-operate to ensure equality, writes Caroline Whaley, co- founder of Shine for Women

High safety and health standards can help deliver long-term growth, writes Richard Orton of Iosh

Plans to place corporate governance under tough regulatory body risk our global standing, writes the IoD’s interim director general

The IoD’s head of Europe and trade policy explains what the extension of Article 50 means for UK business

Too many firms view digitalisation as a solution to problems instead of a tool to create value, writes Martin Friesl

Hidden gender biases are rife in the workplace, but leaders who instigate change will reap the benefits, writes Myfanwy Neville

Firms can thrive in turbulent times by harnessing new tech when trading globally, writes Geoff Taylor of AEB

Alternative finance platforms are enabling small firms like never before, writes Chris Roberts of Code Investing