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A study released by staffing agency Express Employment Professionals revealed that half of Canadian companies intend to increase their workforce in the first half of 2025. Among the 505 hiring decision-makers surveyed, 51% indicated plans to hire additional employees. Of those, 58% cited managing increased workloads as the primary driver,...

Xpeng Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng has laid out the company’s priorities for the coming year in an internal letter, urging employees to brace for escalating competition in the auto industry. He has predicted that a fierce price war in the market would begin as early as January 2025, marking...

In the aftermath of the pandemic, evaluating how well destinations are prepared to handle tourism growth has become a critical priority for planners and investors. The World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) aligns with research conducted by JLL, a real estate firm, to emphasize the importance of...

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has highlighted the sustained economic growth of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, with all countries showing promising GDP performance over the first nine months of this year. According to the EEC, Armenia's GDP expanded by 6%, Belarus by 4.5%, Kazakhstan by 4.1%, Kyrgyzstan...

As Christmas holidays roll in, the world’s elite flock to luxurious destinations, carving out time with family amidst other billionaires. This year follows the same trend, with high-net-worth individuals gravitating toward secluded havens far removed from the masses. Winston Chesterfield, founder of the luxury-focused consulting firm Barton, remarked that these...

Unmasking the Outsider: Many women can relate to the Outsider archetype, especially those who find themselves in environments or workplaces where they are in the minority. This can be in relation to gender, culture or other aspects of their identity. Because she is different, she constantly feels like she has to...

Donnie McMillan Jr. isn’t your typical CEO. Picture someone who grew up in the home improvement industry, from selling windows to spearheading his own remodeling company with ambition as bold as his vision. That’s McMillan’s story, and he’s the driving force behind DaBella, a company that took root in the...

Telenor Sweden has announced that Jonas Edén, the current head of its B2B division, will assume the role of CEO from January 1, 2025. He will succeed Bjørn Ivar Moen, who is stepping down to return to Norway. Edén has been with Telenor Sweden since 2012, holding a variety of...

The James Irvine Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, has announced a commitment of $220 million through 2031 to advance inclusive economies as part of its Priority Communities initiative. Initially launched in 2020, the initiative focuses on fostering equitable economic growth in Fresno, Stockton, Salinas, San Bernardino, and Riverside—cities identified for...

Chris Jackman is an accomplished attorney and the founder of The Jackman Law Firm, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Denver, Houston, and Bellevue. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Chris pursued his education at Texas A&M University, earned a Master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin, and completed his...