archiveChief Encouragement Officer Insider

In a rapidly evolving work landscape, flexibility, autonomy, and intentionality have emerged as critical elements for fostering productivity and employee satisfaction. The pandemic has accelerated the shift toward remote and hybrid work models, prompting companies to reassess their operational strategies. In a recent interview with Stacy Parkinson, VP of People...

According to an Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, 33% of U.S. hiring managers expect employee turnover at their companies to rise in the coming year, which could cost an average of $36,295 annually. Retaining talent has become a pressing concern for businesses today. They can’t rely solely on perks like...

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued fines against Investment Network, Inc. (INI) and its CEO, Gary L. Arnold, following findings of misconduct related to the sale of private placement offerings of pre-initial public offering (pre-IPO) funds to retail customers. These violations occurred between October 2020 and May 2021....

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick expressed on Wednesday that he anticipates a rise in initial public offerings (IPOs) from major private companies aiming to expand and enhance their compensation strategies. During a conference call, a transcript of which was provided by AlphaSense, Pick shared his views on the future of...

The business landscape is grappling with specific and complex challenges in the fields of business consulting and global investment advisory. Entrepreneurs today are navigating increasingly intricate regulatory environments, international tax structures, and migration policies, all while seeking opportunities to expand and diversify across borders. The demand for expert guidance to...

The Group CEO of Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Company, Jerry Inzerillo, expressed his optimism about the growing investment opportunities for Chinese companies, noting that the relationship between Saudi Arabia and China has reached unprecedented levels of cooperation. He remarked that there has never been a better time in the two nations'...

Elon Musk is projected to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, largely driven by the remarkable rise in Tesla’s stock value. His net worth, estimated at around $265 billion as of last month, continues to climb, reflecting the stock market’s influence on his wealth. This trend has brought wealth...

CEOs are still struggling to move the needle on employee wellbeing. Deloitte reports that while 90% of C-suite executives believe they promote workplace wellbeing, only 60% of employees agree. More worryingly, overall employee wellbeing declined in 2023, with 41% of global workers still experiencing daily stress, according to Gallup’s State...

“In the past, jobs were about muscles, now they’re about brains, but in the future they’ll be about the heart.” —Minouche Shafik, former London School of Economics director Traditional attitudes toward business tell us work should be tough and transactional. However, modern research suggests employees can’t perform at their best when...

DBS Hong Kong has announced the appointment of Kuok Khoon Hua to its board of directors, effective immediately. Kuok, the son of Malaysia’s wealthiest individual, Robert Kuok, takes on this role while maintaining his prominent leadership in several major companies. Currently, Kuok serves as chairman and CEO of Kerry Properties,...