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I was recently asked to work with the Year 12 (final year) students of one of Melbourne’s best secondary schools. As a time management specialist and global speaker I am not intimidated when it comes to taking to a stage - my usual crowd is full of seasoned business people,...

A recent survey by EcoOnline reveals that over 80% of U.S. companies are proactively developing net-zero programs ahead of any enforced climate legislation. This proactive approach signifies a shift from merely reacting to regulations to actively committing to sustainability. Leadership in Sustainability The survey highlights that 40% of companies have...

Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman and CEO of LVMH, has reclaimed his position as the third-richest person in the world, overtaking Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg. This shift in rankings comes as LVMH’s shares experience a multi-day surge, significantly boosting Arnault’s net worth. As of 11:20 a.m. EDT, Arnault's net worth...

Huawei has been developing a groundbreaking tri-fold device, and it appears they are set to be the first to bring this innovation to market. While Samsung, their closest rival, is also working on a similar concept, their version is not yet ready for release. As it stands, Huawei is poised...

PwC is significantly enhancing its AI capabilities with a $11.5 million investment over the next 12 months to establish a new AI Centre of Excellence. This initiative aims to assist Australian businesses in navigating the complexities of AI technology while also strengthening their global competitiveness. PwC announced that this multi-million...

Nick Hockley, the CEO of Cricket Australia (CA), has announced his decision to step down following the upcoming season, ending nearly 13 years with Australian cricket, including five years as CEO. Hockley is expected to step down around the end of March 2025, though the exact timing may vary depending...

Ford has announced a significant milestone: the European Commission has given the green light for its BlueCruise hands-free driving technology to be utilized across 15 countries in Europe. This marks a notable expansion for the technology, which will now cover over 82,744 miles of designated highways. The recent approval follows...

A recent survey by Applied, an ethical hiring platform, revealed that 36% of Gen Z employees feel they have faced discrimination during the hiring process. This contrasts with only 12% of older workers who reported age discrimination when seeking employment. This research comes amidst reports from the British Chambers of...

Global coal demand is projected to remain largely stable in 2024 and 2025, as increasing electricity needs in major economies counterbalance a gradual recovery in hydropower and the rapid growth of solar and wind energy, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest coal market report. In 2023, global coal...

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has issued a report detailing the risks that foreign currency stablecoins pose to emerging economies. In nations plagued by unstable currencies and high inflation, stablecoins offer an alternative to safeguard funds. Data suggests that in some emerging markets, such as Argentina, users rely on dollar-pegged...