More From Iqbal Wahhab
From jail to jobs: The budget needs to focus on getting ex-cons back in work
Tax breaks for companies that make a concrete effort to employ released prisoners would benefit both jails and the economy.
Nov 20, 2017
Don't demonise failure in entrepreneurs. We should celebrate 'outliers' who challenge the norm
The charity world not only turns on outsiders who dare probe their effectiveness, but also insiders who don't play by their safe rules.
Oct 30, 2017
National Mentoring Day: UK businesses must help youth realise potential and fill a £19bn GDP gap
Connect Mentors will bring together businesses who increasingly understand that the lack of diversity in their workforce is slowing them down.
Oct 26, 2017
Uber is a lifeline for London's ethnic minority workers – did TfL even think about this?
The ride-hailing app must address its problems, but TfL's ban is a blow to many hardworking people.
Sep 23, 2017
What's stopping us creating food and drink emporiums for the masses in the redundant BHS stores?
Let's find a way to do something positive with these massive redundant spaces on our high streets.
Aug 30, 2017
Follow the myth of millennial marketing at your own peril
Pity the business creating a new brand that sucks up all this dubious advice.
Aug 20, 2017
Sorry Nadiya, but a token Muslim is better than no Muslims at all
Workforces need to represent this country's diversity. A token effort is the first step towards this.
Jul 12, 2017
As a Muslim restaurant owner in Borough Market, this attack sickens me
Borough Market has been trading for a thousand years - this won't divide us.
Jun 04, 2017
Purpose of an 'enterprise ecosystem': Shared values and networks businesses ought to have with key stakeholders
In the digital age, the road ahead should be all about building an ecosystem of services that can help consumers and enterprises alike.
Jun 01, 2017
Employing cheaper overseas labour makes us complicit in creating an underclass of unemployed Brits
Governments must give us tax breaks and share the benefits savings with employers.
Apr 15, 2017
Moderate Muslims have a role to play in combatting the West's anti-Islam stance
Let's take good news and positive outcomes from abhorrent events whenever we can.
Mar 26, 2017
UK companies are nowhere near diverse enough and it's hurting our economy
BME representation from the boardroom down needs to improve in the UK – and this is how to do it.
Feb 28, 2017
Re-offending rates are too high – we need to get prisoners out and into jobs
The positive effect of being at work – not just for ex-offenders but also for their families – is profound.
Feb 23, 2017
Local councils have failed Britain's Brexit-voting poor - it is time for business to take over
We need a new Dragon's Den approach to foster entrepreneurship
Nov 01, 2016
Charities are uncompetitive, unwieldy and overly ego-driven - they need to adapt or die
Businesses make calculated decisions largely on facts and what's right for the company.
Oct 20, 2016
How to turn a gangster into an entrepreneur
If you're an investor looking to back entrepreneurial talent, visit your local nick - it worked for me.
Sep 09, 2016
Dear bankers: Help the economy and repair your reputation with Bank Volunteering Mondays
Each bank holiday cost the UK £2.3bn in lost earnings and productivity.
Aug 28, 2016
