Business Challenges in Yorkshire

Latest research shows that many of Yorkshire’s business leaders are not enjoying a healthy work life balance, with family life suffering due to commercial stress. Research also shows that strategic direction and business growth are crucial issues, but not enough time is being devoted to these matters. Maybe there is an obvious but underlying correlation? Prioritise strategic implementation and development in the office and enjoy a happy work life balance?

The facts speak volumes………

Reported Issues

Simple, actionable ...

  • "Almost one in four bosses work 6 or 7 days a week" (Insider August 2006)
  • Take control
  • "Almost two thirds admit that their family life is suffering because of their workload and stress." (Insider August 2006)
  • Take stock
  • "49% were operating without a one-year business plan" (Insider August 2006)
  • Strategy Development

KPMG reports that…

  
  • 53% of business leaders admitted they were not spending enough time thinking about the broad strategic direction of their business
  • Re- prioritise
  • Growth is ranked as the most crucial issue, but 43% stated that they did not spend enough time thinking about growth strategy
  • Strategic Implementation