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Brambles, a prominent logistics company, has revealed that Xavier Garijo, CEO of its subsidiary CHEP Americas, will depart the organization after a brief six-month tenure due to cultural misalignments. Garijo took the helm at CHEP Americas in January, a newly established role where he managed Brambles' operations across the Americas. This...

As the saying goes, “People who feel good about themselves do good work, and people who do good work feel good about themselves.” You would think this straightforward and compelling logic would motivate even the most pragmatic among us to consistently foster an environment where people feel positive about their...

China has extended its visa-free travel program to include Poland, Australia, and New Zealand until the end of 2025. This initiative, which began in stages at the start of 2024, now encompasses 11 additional European countries and Malaysia, aiming to increase business and tourism visits and enhance exchanges between Chinese...

The Conference Board's consumer confidence index fell to 100.4 in June from a revised 101.3 in May. Although this met economists' expectations, it highlighted a continuing trend: even with ongoing economic growth and a robust labor market, American confidence is diminishing due to prolonged high inflation and interest rates. Another...

Many families need financial support in an era of increasingly prevalent economic challenges. The Kulpa Foundation, co-founded by philanthropists Jason and Melissa Kulpa, has addressed this pressing issue. The foundation’s mission is to alleviate financial burdens for families through targeted initiatives, a mission that is being significantly advanced through donor-assisted...

A survey commissioned by freelance services marketplace Fiverr revealed that Australia's youngest workers, Generation Z, have mixed feelings about the rise of artificial intelligence. According to the survey, 51% of Generation Z fear potential job automation due to AI in the coming years. However, the survey also indicated a more...

A recent report by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) revealed that several wealthy nations, including the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Italy, and Spain, are contributing less than half of their fair share to nature finance for poorer countries. This assessment follows the developed nations' agreement to collectively provide a minimum...

The World Economic Forum's 2024 Fostering Effective Energy Transition report highlights record highs in Energy Transition Index (ETI) scores worldwide. Despite this, economic instability, geopolitical tensions, and technological changes have decelerated the transition. The report, created in collaboration with Accenture, indicates that out of 120 countries surveyed, 107 have advanced...

Lyle Langlois is a Senior Investment Advisor with iA Private Wealth. His career began in 1986 at Great Pacific Management, a family-run independent investment office in Vancouver. He contributed to the growth of prominent branches like Cartier Partners, Dundee Wealth, and HollisWealth. Recognizing an unmet demand for a dedicated independent...

I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot – Marilyn Monroe. In the world of fashion, few items can transform an outfit and elevate a look quite like a pair of heels. From strutting down the street to commanding attention at a special event,...