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In 2023, chief executives faced a higher risk of losing their jobs than missing out on their bonuses, according to research from the Australia Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). ACSI's 23rd annual CEO Pay in ASX200 Companies report analyzed the compensation of 145 of Australia's top executives. It revealed that...

The Venture Capital (VC) market creates the runway that drives new and compelling startups to enter key industries and the 2024 market forecast revealed an expected reach of $468.4 billion. Despite over 5 million startups joining the market in 2023, data indicates that 90% of startups will fail within the...

A recent study reveals that reskilling staff can save financial services firms up to $65,804 per employee. Research conducted by the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) and PwC UK indicates that reskilling offers significant cost advantages compared to hiring new employees or making roles redundant. On average, reskilling a financial...

Carlos Slim's company, Grupo Carso SAB, is investing $1.2 billion to develop a gas field in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to begin production around 2026. This venture showcases a model for collaboration between Mexico's state oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex), and private enterprises. The agreement between Grupo Carso and...

As the owner of a top fruit processor and distributor, Denis Shkutko knows the challenges of running an agribusiness in today’s ever-changing global economy. But he also has experienced many rewards, which include the ability to support the livelihood of a wide range of workers and knowing how critical the...

The World Bank Group categorizes global economies into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high. These classifications, updated annually on July 1 based on the previous year's GNI per capita, are expressed in U.S. dollars using the Atlas method. This method, introduced in 1989, aims to provide a consistent...

For MBA students, the current hiring landscape may seem daunting with varying industry challenges, but overall, holding an MBA remains advantageous in today’s market. This conclusion comes from the Graduate Management Admission Council’s (GMAC) annual survey of employers, released on July 1, indicating that economic worries have not lessened recruiters’...

Cybersecurity is an issue which every company has to deal with. It involves protecting information from being stolen or damaged by those who are not authorized to access it. According to research, 60% of people believe their personal data should be defended by organizations. They are correct since when things...

Amid global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Indian CEOs are intensifying their focus on technology transformation, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and fuel business growth, according to the latest insights from the EY CEO Outlook Pulse Survey specific to India. A striking 80% of...

A recent Businessolver survey revealed a troubling trend: 52% of CEOs perceive their workplace culture as toxic, a 10 percentage-point increase from 2023. This figure surpasses the nearly one-third of employees who reported a detrimental work environment. The survey, conducted between mid-February and early March, included approximately 3,100 U.S. workers,...