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The concept of Return to Office (RTO) has sparked significant debate and discord in the corporate world. While many companies strive to bring employees back to the office, the execution often falls short, resulting in dissatisfaction and inefficiency. To delve deeper into the reasons behind these failures, I had a...

The space technology sector (spacetech) is currently undergoing rapid changes due to a number of reasons, including technological innovation, increased private investment, growing commercial demand, regulatory changes, and important geopolitical trends. Not so long ago, the sector was dominated by government agencies such as NASA and ESA, but today the industry has become a...

Legal audits are essential for companies aiming to minimize risks and ensure compliance with regulations. An effective legal audit involves a systematic review of a company’s legal obligations and practices, identifying potential vulnerabilities before they become costly issues. Companies must establish a clear framework that includes regular assessments, employee training,...

Do you remember when you were in your twenties, and you mostly followed instructions from your bosses? Did what you were told, focused on mastering the tasks even when it wasn’t clear what it was all for.  When you saw something that seemed needlessly complicated, you dismissed it, assuming there...

What is merger integration, and why does it fail so often?   Benjamin Franklin once said, "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Having been involved in numerous deals, I've learned firsthand that if you don't plan carefully, you're in for a rough ride once two organizations operate...

An Omaha-based professional reflects on the value of showing up, solving problems, and keeping systems moving in a high-demand field Austin Hall doesn’t seek the spotlight. As an agricultural equipment salesperson working out of Omaha, Nebraska, he prefers to focus on what matters: helping operations stay on track, day in...

The average life expectancy in a country serves as a valuable indicator of various factors, including economic development, quality of life, healthcare systems, and overall well-being. Globally, there is a noticeable disparity in life expectancy between high-income and low-income nations. According to a recent study by CEOWORLD magazine in collaboration...

In July 1887, the historian and politician John Dalberg-Acton sat down to write a letter. It wasn't his best, but it did contain one very memorable line: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely". Today, nearly 150 years later, it's not only still quoted but widely accepted as...

What if the moment everything shatters is the moment everything finally makes sense?  When international consultant and transformational speaker Melissa Manelli slammed headfirst into her breaking point—fleeing an abusive marriage with two small children, burying the last pieces of a pictureperfect career, and staring down the kind of debt and...

Introduction: Transfer pricing and its role in modern economy Transfer pricing, the pricing of goods, services, and intangibles between related entities within a multinational enterprise, is probably one of the most important tax regulations of recent decades. From first attempt of pricing control in intragroup transactions in 1930s aimed at...