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Close your eyes and slowly count to 30. Once the lookout aboard the RMS Titanic spotted the now-famous iceberg, there were just 30 seconds left until the fateful collision. If you actually stopped to count to 30 at the beginning of this writing, it might’ve seemed like an almost frustratingly...

In recent months, my daughter introduced me to The New York Times game Connections. The Times describes it as a word game that challenges players to find themes between words. Players are given 16 words and see groups of four items that share something in common. For example: FISH: Bass,...

As a CEO or C-level executive, you face critical decisions that can shape your financial futures and careers. Concerns like “Am I being paid fairly?”, “How can I safeguard my compensation if the company’s plans change?”, or “What protections do I need to secure my long-term interests?” are common. In...

One New Zealand has announced that Greg Patchell will take over as CEO of its cybersecurity subsidiary, DEFEND. With extensive experience as a senior executive in the technology and telecommunications sectors, Patchell is a well-recognized figure in both public and private industries across New Zealand. His career includes several high-profile...

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of P.D. Singh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for India, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Zarin Daruwala, who is set to retire on March 31, 2025. With nearly three decades of experience in banking and finance, Singh has held key leadership...

Starting March 1, 2025, Clarice Au will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Retail Hong Kong at AS Watson Group. In this capacity, she will be responsible for overseeing the company’s four major retail brands in Hong Kong: Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress, and Watson’s Wine. With a...

Cemex has announced that its CEO, Fernando A. González, will retire after a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years with the company. The Board of Directors has appointed Jaime Muguiro as his successor, with the leadership transition set to take effect on April 1, 2025. Rogelio Zambrano, Chairman of...

Amid record CEO turnover, how can CEOs new to the role be set up for success? For the second year in a row, US CEO turnover reached historically high rates in 2024, according to the Challenger, Gray & Christmas CEO turnover report. 2,021 CEOs departed, which is up 16% from...

During a conversation with the management team at Reply SpA, an Italian technology consultancy firm, I discovered a distinctive approach to workforce strategy. Reply competes with much larger rivals by implementing a disaggregated business model and emphasising talent mobility in its workforce strategy. Contrary to expectations, Reply, an agile consultancy,...

Despite often being blamed for the rise of remote work, Gen Z employees are increasingly seeking in-person engagement, according to a new survey. A study conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of global events company Freeman found that 91% of Gen Z workers preferred a balance between virtual and in-person...