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Ford Motor Company announced changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, opting out of an annual survey conducted by an LGBTQ advocacy group and eliminating quotas for minority dealerships and suppliers. Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasized the company’s commitment to accommodating diverse perspectives among employees and customers, noting...

A limiting belief is a thought that restricts your personal growth and potential. These beliefs are often subconscious and stem from experiences, conditioning, or negative self-talk. Limiting beliefs can manifest as doubts about your abilities, fears of failure, or assumptions that certain goals are unattainable. They hinder you from taking...

The disparity between the highest and lowest-paid employees in Switzerland continues to grow, with top executives earning an average of 143 times more than their lowest-paid workers in 2023, according to a recent study by the trade union Unia. This widening gap marks an increase from the previous year when...

In today's fast-paced, dynamic marketplace, future-proofing your customer experience (CX) strategy is not just a competitive advantage – it's a necessity. Customers’ expectations are continually rising, driven by rapid advancements in technology and an increasing emphasis on personalized service. To stay ahead, businesses must ensure that their CX strategies are...

On August 22, 2024, AWS, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., announced the launch of its AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region. The company plans to invest approximately US$6.2 billion in Malaysia through 2038. This investment is aimed at providing developers, startups, entrepreneurs, enterprises, and various organizations—including government, education, and non-profits—more options...

During my work with CEO Forums, visibility has found its way to the forefront of many recent conversations about how group members can maximize the value of their experience together. When I ask the CEOs to talk about how they want to benefit from the group over the next 12...

A great deal of emphasis is placed on training Peer Advisory Group Chairs and Forum Leaders – as it should be. These amazing individuals bear a tremendous responsibility as coaches and confidants to CEOs and their key executives worldwide. They work to make their groups “greater than the sum of...

A recent survey by EcoOnline reveals that over 80% of U.S. companies are proactively developing net-zero programs ahead of any enforced climate legislation. This proactive approach signifies a shift from merely reacting to regulations to actively committing to sustainability. Leadership in Sustainability The survey highlights that 40% of companies have...

In the United States, nearly 50% of hospitals operate as nonprofit entities, which exempts them from paying local, state, and federal taxes. In exchange for these tax breaks, they are expected to offer medical care and other community health benefits, such as free clinics and screenings, especially for those who...

This year has seen a dramatic rise in CEO departures, with 622 chief executives stepping down in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. This marks a staggering 50% increase over the same period in 2023, which had already set records for...