Ronnie Dungan

Hertford, Stevenage

Business Journalist, Contributor at Elite Business Magazine

Scripturient flingee. Journalism, marketing, comms and other stuff.

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Articles

Doubles all round

2 weeks ago | elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk | Ronnie Dungan

When Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo began working on Pimentae during the pandemic, the ready-to-drink tequila category barely existed in the UK. Their idea to reframe the spicy margarita as an at-home, premium experience may have started small, but it quickly became a business with a bold mission and even bolder results. “It was never an overnight decision,” they say. “We started Pimentae because we genuinely loved what we were creating and recognised a clear gap in the market.
How Sodexo is breaking benchmarks for race & ethnic inclusion

1 month ago | hrgrapevine.com | Ronnie Dungan

Sodexo UK and Ireland has been named as one the Top 25 companies for race and ethnic inclusion in the workplace score as part of Investing in Ethnicity’s Maturity Matrix. It is the first year it has been ranked in the Top 25 index, a benchmarking tool that assesses how organisations are progressing towards improving DEI within their organisations.
Gen Z employees are streaming TV while working from home

2 months ago | hrgrapevine.com | Ronnie Dungan

The rise of hybrid and remote work has allowed employees greater flexibility, but it has also blurred the boundaries between work and leisure. A new survey by streaming service Tubi has revealed that 84% of Gen Z employees admit to watching TV shows or movies while working from home, and 53% say they have even delayed work to finish a binge-worthy series.
Musk, Tesla, & DOGE: A cautionary tale in controversial business leadership?

2 months ago | hrgrapevine.com | Ronnie Dungan

Whether you think his apparent "Nazi" salute was some sort of Dr. Strangelove-style spasm or agree that the Federal sector could actually do with losing some weight, one thing is clear: Elon Musk’s high-profile political shenanigans are increasingly impacting his companies' consumer reputation, employer brand, staff morale, and perhaps most concerningly for him, share price.
Building a drama school out of a crisis

Mar 6, 2025 | elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk | Ronnie Dungan

Skilful management allowed Stagecoach Performing Arts and Drama Kids to navigate the Covid crisis. Under the stewardship of CEO Andy Knights it’s thriving once again. We spoke to him about his ten years in charge and those yet to come…. For Andy Knights, CEO of Trafalgar Education – the parent company behind Stagecoach Performing Arts and Drama Kids – success isn’t just measured in financial milestones.
Skin in the game

Mar 6, 2025 | elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk | Ronnie Dungan

The Dr.PAWPAW range of skincare products has come a long way from its beginnings, establishing itself as a global brand through joined up marketing and smart collaboration. We spoke to co-founder Johnny Paterson to hear his story…Johnny Paterson and his wife Pauline founded Dr.PAWPAW in 2013, on a mission to find a natural solution to their daughter’s eczema.
Google defends end of DEI programs and shift on AI weaponry policy

Feb 13, 2025 | hrgrapevine.com | Ronnie Dungan

Google executives have defended the company’s decision to end its DEI initiatives and drop its commitment against developing artificial intelligence (AI) for weaponry and surveillance, which is certain to stir more protests among staff and external pressure groups. At an all-staff meeting, Melonie Parker, Google’s former chief diversity officer, confirmed that the company is discontinuing its DEI training programs and revising broader employee training to remove DEI content.
Call in the experts

Feb 7, 2025 | elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk | Ronnie Dungan

One of the most appealing aspects of franchising is the support that it provides to novice entrepreneurs, often with no knowledge of the finer details, particularly when it comes to legal matters. That kind of advice may not necessarily be provided by the franchise owner, however. But, as Knights Plc Partner, Fiona Boswell explains, that’s where they come in…Whilst most franchise operations offer great training and support there are inevitably problems that might require some outside expertise.
Home is where the heart is

Feb 5, 2025 | elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk | Ronnie Dungan

Care provider franchise is at the heart of the UK care industry helping to shape policy as one of the sector’s best-known and well-established brands. We spoke to CEO Martin Jones MBE, about a business still moving forward, as it approaches its 20th anniversary…With nearly two decades of experience in the UK, Home Instead has cemented its reputation as a leading home care provider, blending diligence with innovation to deliver standard-setting services.
Liz Noble, VP of HR, DHL Express UK

Feb 4, 2025 | hrgrapevine.com | Ronnie Dungan

DHL Express UK’s VP of HR tells us why it became the best company to work for in Europe according to the Great Place to Work and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work ForBeing voted the number one company to work for in Europe for the fourth year in a row is quite the achievement and is reflected in DHL’s high levels of engagement and impressive retention stats which seem to buck the trend in a sector with a typically high turnover.