The major challenges facing European rail transport and mobility were the central focus of the European Management Committee (EMC) meeting of the Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC), chaired for the first time by Stefano Donnarumma, CEO and General Manager of the FS Group. Held in Berlin on the...

Boeing’s largest union urged the company’s newly appointed CEO, Kelly Ortberg, to play a more active role in resolving a labor dispute that has led to a strike involving approximately 33,000 workers on the U.S. West Coast. The request comes after Boeing cut healthcare benefits for the striking employees. Ortberg,...

The Saudi Reinsurance Company has officially named Ahmed Al-Jabr as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, succeeding Fahad Al-Hesni. Al-Jabr brings with him 25 years of extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance industries, having held various executive roles in operations, strategy management, and business development throughout his...

Alice Walton, Walmart heiress and one of the world's richest women has donated an estimated $1.5 billion to various charitable causes over her lifetime. Recently, she made her largest known charitable contribution, according to a newly released tax return. Her Texas-based Art Bridges Foundation distributed $390 million during the fiscal...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ) employees are contemplating leaving their positions following CEO Andy Jassy's decision to implement a full-time return-to-office policy. According to a recent survey on Blind, a significant number of Amazon workers are planning to take drastic measures, such as seeking employment elsewhere. The survey revealed that nearly 73%...

Nike reported a 10% drop in revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, totaling $11.59 billion, compared to $12.94 billion in the previous year. The results fell slightly below analyst expectations of $11.65 billion. The Nike brand generated $11.1 billion in revenue, marking a 10% year-on-year decline, while Converse...

For nearly 20 years, beginning in 1990, Bill Gates consistently ranked as either the richest or second-richest individual on the list of America's wealthiest people. However, in a notable shift, Gates’ ranking has dropped to No. 9 on the 2023 list of wealthiest, down from No. 6 the previous year....

As competition for people rises, business owners need strategies for retention as continuing to re-hire and training to be a high performer can be up to five times their salary. This impacts the culture, morale and the dollars on the bottom line. To retain key talent, there’s 5 key things...

Have you ever wondered what a non-obvious thinker is? If you could see the world just a little differently or try something new, what would you change in your personal and professional life? Can non-obvious thinking be applied in the business sector? A fascinating world opens up when discussing with...