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Dua Lipa saw an impressive financial year, amassing approximately %1.3 million per week in 2023 due to merchandise sales and her successful Future Nostalgia tour. Financial records up to March 2023 revealed that the 28-year-old artist's company, Radical 22 Live LLP, achieved a staggering turnover of $66.5 million. In May,...

Determining one's position on the wealth spectrum can be challenging since most Americans are reluctant to discuss financial matters, even though they recognize that such conversations are crucial for financial solutions. Recent research by financial advisory firm Empower indicated that 62% of Americans avoid talking about money, and 35% were...

Many of the perks offered to employees to promote a psychologically healthy workplace miss the mark.  Often these incentives at best promote the opposite; ineffective perks make employees feel disregarded and unseen, which leads to bad outcomes like apathy and quiet quitting.  For example, allowing employees to take mental health...

I have been a longtime advocate for organizing peer groups inside companies that serve as companions to company teams. It’s a simple and robust solution that provides myriad benefits to any organization. The response of all too many CEOs and HR executives has been tepid at best. Being true to...

Survey data from F&G Annuities & Life Inc. indicates that economic challenges and other factors are leading many Americans to delay or exit retirement. The newly released Retirement Reconsidered survey, conducted in May with 2,048 respondents aged 50 and older, reveals that 51% of this group are contemplating reentering the...

LVMH has announced significant changes in its watch division leadership. Julien Tornare, currently the head of TAG Heuer, will take over as CEO of Hublot, a brand known for its bold designs and high-profile collaborations with athletes and artists like Usain Bolt, Kylian Mbappé, and Daniel Arsham. Ricardo Guadalupe, the...

In the realm of leadership, decision-making is a critical skill. Traditionally, cognitive psychology has been the go-to discipline for understanding decision-making processes. However, a growing body of research suggests that somatic psychology, which emphasizes the mind-body connection, can offer more powerful insights for leadership decisions. Understanding Somatic Psychology  Somatic psychology...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has updated its forecasts, indicating a continued slowdown in global oil demand growth, with a significant decline in consumption in China. This revision reflects ongoing economic challenges and shifting energy policies that are affecting global oil markets. According to a report from News.Az, citing AFP,...

As climate-related risks escalate globally, over 72% of financial institutions plan to invest up to $500,000 or more in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) technology to enhance climate risk solutions. According to a recent survey, future investments are expected to focus on emissions data, transitional climate risk modeling, and regulatory...

The Ad Council has announced that Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, will be honored with the organization's Award for Public Service. The award will be presented at the Public Service Award Dinner on December 5, 2024, at the Glasshouse in New York City. Lisa Sherman, President and...