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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp — is on the brink of becoming the world's richest individual for the first time. His net worth has soared by $51 billion in 2024, reaching an estimated $179 billion. Zuckerberg is now the fourth-richest...

Norfolk Southern announced Wednesday that it had dismissed CEO Alan Shaw due to an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The decision came just days after the company's board began investigating Shaw over alleged ethical misconduct, concluding two challenging years in his leadership role. The Atlanta-based railroad revealed that Shaw's relationship...

After 25 years in the corporate world, followed by 21+ years as an Executive Recruiter, I have seen most everything you can see in the hiring process.  Of course, much of the attention that is given to this subject is centered around the candidates and their struggles.  The reasons they...

OPEC+ member countries, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, have agreed to delay the recovery of oil production and extend their voluntary production cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day until December 2024. This decision marks a continued effort by the alliance to manage global oil supply amid fluctuating market conditions....

PVH Corp. has appointed Fredrik Olsson as the new CEO of PVH EMEA, overseeing the company's operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The appointment, effective in the fourth quarter, was announced in a press release on Thursday. Olsson will report directly to Stefan Larsson, the CEO of PVH...

As a parent, what should you do if your adult child chooses not to take a normal job after finally getting a diploma? Sure, the job market is tough for new grads, but your friends’ recent graduates are finding jobs. And your child has interviewed for a few jobs you...

Investcorp Holdings, the Middle East’s largest alternative asset manager, is set to lose one of its most senior executives amid a broad leadership restructuring that will see the co-chief executive officer position abolished. Chairman Mohammed Alardhi will assume greater responsibilities as part of this shift. Hazem Ben-Gacem, who has been...

Brazil, home to the world's fifth-largest internet user base, has banned the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). The ban, which took effect over the weekend, follows a protracted conflict between X's owner, Elon Musk, and Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. De Moraes had previously ordered...

Professionals feeling unfulfilled in their corporate jobs are increasingly considering entrepreneurship as a viable path to personal satisfaction and financial independence. Before making the leap, it's crucial to assess personal and financial readiness, and ensure a solid business plan is in place. Identifying a clear market opportunity and understanding the...

Australia has become the latest nation to grant employees the "right to disconnect" from work, joining a growing list of countries, primarily in Europe, that have implemented similar measures. As of Monday, new legislation prohibits organizations from penalizing employees who choose not to answer calls or respond to emails outside...