As we lean into the consequences of the cost of living crisis, it is important we continue to recognise and address true customer needs, and not make assumptions about what customers want. Inflation is affecting all of us, but it…
Tuesday saw new legislation providing greater protection to frontline service professionals from customer abuse come into effect. This comes after two years of campaigning and off the back of your support, for which we are very grateful. In the face of an…
Talking to members, I know I am not alone in feeling concerned for the future of our nation. We are faced with a catalogue of issues: skills shortages after pandemic layoffs, supply chain shortages linked to international conflict, and now…
With passengers being advised not to travel on trains unless necessary next week and UK airlines told to cancel flights that they can't deliver this summer to prevent a repeat of last month’s travel chaos, it’s clear that there will…
Recent headlines bring into sharp focus that we are living through one of the most volatile periods in history. In addition to the challenges post-Covid and the escalating cost of living crisis, reports of a so-called ‘summer of discontent’ present yet…
This week’s Jubilee celebrations come at a strange time for the country - in the wake of supply chain issues, the emerging post pandemic challenges, and the geopolitical uncertainty. Add to that to rising inflation and the escalating cost of…
Our latest deep-dive research report on Customer Behaviour launched last week made for fascinating reading. The research shows a complex and evolving customer landscape, with some important changes in behaviour that businesses need to reflect on and respond to. There…
With prices rising at their fastest rate for 40 years, it’s clear that it’s a tough time for businesses and customers across the board. The latest inflation figure is 9% and that figure is expected to rise even higher this…
In times of crisis, when uncertainty is rife, leaders who can inspire trust and temper anxiety are indispensable. Given how tumultuous the world is, the need for robust and moral leadership feels more critical than ever. Unfortunately, positive examples in…
Yesterday, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill gained Royal Assent and will pass into law. It included the amendment we have been campaigning for, which introduces harsher sentencing for assaults against public-facing workers. This is a landmark moment for…