The clothing merchant Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) has appointed Chris Blakeslee, a former Alo Yoga executive, as the new CEO and President of its Athleta brand, which is dedicated to women's active and lifestyle fashion and has a portfolio worth almost $1.5 billion. Blakeslee's appointment will take effect on August...

Empowerment has been a buzzword in leadership for several decades. It is almost impossible to get through a leadership-related conversation without hearing it! As a concept, empowerment started to gain traction in 1990s due to the recognition of human capital as a valuable asset led organizations to focus on creating...

Over my twenty plus years as an executive recruiter, it has been interesting to watch the evolution of the debate around diversity in the workplace, especially at a senior executive level.  What was once regarded as nice to have, has now become in many instances mandatory.  On multiple occasions we...

From Citigroup to Oracle to General Dynamics, these are some of the most talented women CEOs making an impact. This article highlights some of the most talented women CEOs who are making a significant impact in their respective companies. The focus is on the top female chief executive officers (CEOs)...

Many employees are asking "do we really need to go to the office," in the face of the leadership at major companies like Amazon, Apple, Disney, Starbucks, and JP Morgan mandating three or more days a week of office-based work. Employees are adamant that they are doing their jobs effectively...

Devs around the world are facing more pressure than ever to release more interesting content and faster patches for bugs. Over 80% of developers are releasing code faster than they did in 2021, requiring new tools and tech to stay competitive in already one of the most competitive industries in...

Pat McClain and Scott Hanson are planning to step aside as co-chief executives of $18 billion Sacramento, Calif.-based RIA Allworth Financial. Allworth's board has hired executive search company Heidrick & Struggles to help source an individual to replace the duo that founded the RIA 30 years ago. Scott Hanson and...

Fifty-four percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) indicated that their chief executive officers (CEOs) are putting pressure on cost reduction, focus on working capital efficiency, and risk management. While 40% said their CEOs want them to focus on strategy, performance management, revenue growth, and investment, that's according to a new...

Intranet has become essential in today's workplace. It's become very popular with businesses that have remote employees, but it also provides valuable benefits for in-office employees. Let's take a look at how the intranet can boost productivity for your company.  What is the Intranet? You've probably heard the term intranet,...