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More than half of British companies risk losing jobs and profits because boards do not have the skills to manage the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace, new research by a leading businesswoman and futurist has revealed. Pat Chapman-Pincher, who has built, run and chaired a number of internet and mobile phone businesses over … Jobs and profits at risk as 58% of UK bosses do not understand technology

Victoria Tomlinson, chair of the Management Division Advisory Board at Leeds University Business School pictured (centre) with Professor Nigel Lockett and board members. Victoria says: “The Advisory Board’s role is to help in two particular areas: employability – helping students to get jobs; and research – helping academics to shape their research projects in a … Victoria Tomlinson, chair of the Management Division Advisory Board at Leeds University Business School

In a new interview with one of the Middle East’s leading newspapers, The National, chief executive of Northern Lights Victoria Tomlinson shares her insights from a major new piece of research that considers how women around the world can make more of an impact in the workplace. After interviewing more than 1,000 international female business … Northern Lights chief executive reveals secrets to success for female leaders

Leeds Law Society has moved into new premises in the city as it embarks on an ambitious new era that will ensure it does even more to represent and support the most important legal sector outside of London. In a “game-changing” few weeks for the organisation, it has welcomed a new president, secured the future … Leeds Law Society move heralds start of ambitious new era

The internet is levelling the playing field for Yorkshire’s corporate law firms with the mid-tier solicitors dominating the online world, a major new research programme by communications agency Northern Lights has revealed. In a definitive Top 100 ranking of how Yorkshire’s law firms appear online, Lupton Fawcett Denison Till has taken the top spot, meaning … Lupton Fawcett dominates online legal world as internet levels the playing field

Recognising and promoting female talent Northern Lights’ research with more than 1,000 senior women in the UK and the UAE which covers how to be recognised for your expertise; have impact in meetings and presentations; become a thought leader using strategic blogs and social media. Be promoted, invited to speak and be found for non-executive … Women Leaders – Stepping out of the shadows

How do professional firms win business online? Ben Pindar was guest speaker for PM Forum, hosted by Irwin Mitchell, and shared the findings from our research into Yorkshire’s top 100 law firms. He looked at how professional firms are using social media, is it winning them business and what are the challenges for getting to … Lawyers, leaders and lessons – Northern Lights PR newsletter