As the deadline to save 30% of land and sea for nature approaches, only 24 countries have submitted formal plans, despite promises made nearly two years ago. A recent analysis revealed that over 80% of countries have not yet presented their strategies to meet the targets outlined in a United...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged three companies and nine individuals with fraud in connection to schemes designed to manipulate the cryptocurrency market. These schemes involved misleading retail investors by fabricating the appearance of active trading markets for various crypto assets, which were marketed and sold as...

LinkedIn usage has been steadily rising, with professionals flocking to the platform to share industry updates with a more engaged audience. While precise data on the increase isn't publicly available, it's clear that LinkedIn is benefiting from changes in the social media landscape, particularly after Twitter's (now X) evolution. This...

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to three economists based in the United States—Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson—for their research on the advantages of democracy, the rule of law, and why these institutions thrive in some countries but not in others. Acemoglu, a Turkish-American economist,...

French IT company Atos announced on Tuesday that Philippe Salle has been appointed as the new chairman of the board, effective immediately, and will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer in February. The leadership changes come as part of a broader management reshuffle aimed at steering the troubled firm...

Denmark holds the title of the wealthiest nation in the European Union, while Romania ranks as the poorest, according to data from the Central Bank of Denmark. In the final quarter of last year, the average Danish household had a net wealth of around $272,300. However, despite their wealth, Denmark...

In 2024, female CEOs at large U.S. public companies surpassed their male counterparts in earnings, with median compensation for women in the S&P 500 reaching $16.4 million, compared to $15.6 million for men. Despite this pay gap in favor of women, the overall representation of female CEOs remains low, as...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies must contend with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Navigating such unpredictable conditions demands more than conventional management approaches; it requires strategic thinking and the ability to foresee emerging trends. The concept of foresightedness becomes particularly relevant here, as entrepreneurial firms that can anticipate changes in the market...

If your business is suffering from a lack of skilled workers, you are not alone. It is a pandemic, an arterial gift from COVID-19. As a small business owner and Managing Director of a recruitment firm, I am well accustomed to our hiring agony. Small businesses feel the magnitude of...