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Once hailed as both an ethical mandate and a strategic necessity after the upheaval of 2020, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives now face intense scrutiny and pushback. Major corporations—ranging from Walmart to Google—are quietly retreating from these programs amid escalating political battles and regulatory challenges. Leaders are increasingly pivoting...

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been unsettling to many U.S. industries and consumers. And it’s even more nerve-racking when you consider that the who’s-going-to-blink game with our major trading partners is only in the early stages. As threats and specifics change frequently, uncertainty reigns and rises daily. Anxiety for company...

We know that companies with strong diversity outperform their peer groups, but we’re not making progress at the rate you’d expect. Spoiler alert – and it is not because women lack the skills to lead companies! According to a Catalyst study in 2022, women are leaning into advanced degrees, exceeding...

Aquis, a leading innovator in next-generation financial markets, has announced a significant leadership transition. Chief Executive Officer Alasdair Haynes has informed the Board of his decision to step back from daily operations due to health reasons. Effective immediately, he will assume the role of President of the Group. The company...

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Jennifer Richards has been selected as CEO of Asia Pacific, effective 1 March. Richards assumes the role from Anne Corona who has recently been named CEO of enterprise clients and global chief commercial officer. She will work...

For years, businesses have debated whether remote, hybrid, or in-office work is best for productivity. But the latest Workstyle Report from Hubstaff puts an end to outdated myths and provides a data-driven roadmap for organizations navigating the future of work. The key takeaway? Where employees work matters far less than...

The rapid acceleration of digital transformation has reached a critical juncture, with business process transformation emerging as the top priority for C-suite leaders in Ireland. According to PwC’s analysis of the 2025 CEO Survey data, 43% of companies plan to make significant or very significant investments in process transformation over...

Singapore-born tycoon Low Tuck Kwong has amassed a staggering fortune of $27.9 billion by investing in coal mining, even as experts repeatedly predicted that demand for the fuel would diminish. The majority of his wealth comes from Bayan Resources, one of Indonesia’s largest coal producers, and he holds a 62%...

Canada’s top executives are increasingly worried about the future of their businesses, with a growing number acknowledging the need for major transformations to ensure long-term sustainability. According to an annual CEO survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), 35% of Canadian executives expressed concerns about their companies' ability to survive the next...

DeepSeek’s rapid rise to prominence has triggered heightened regulatory scrutiny, with governments worldwide assessing the security risks associated with the Chinese AI app. Just days after gaining widespread popularity, DeepSeek has already been banned from being used by government in multiple countries, including Italy and Australia, due to concerns over...