Since the IPO meltdown in late 2021, acquisitions have been on a roller coaster. Company valuations plummeted in 2022 causing strategic buyers to pause their acquisition activities. Private equity firms that still had cash scooped up scaled companies at lower prices. High interest rates kept many acquirers on the sidelines....

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly transformed the landscape of employee benefits, especially for remote workers. As Anna Lyons, Chief Talent Officer of Alegeus, highlighted in our recent interview, the number of people working remotely nearly tripled between 2019 and 2021. This shift prompted organizations to rethink their benefits packages to better...

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, cybersecurity has emerged as a paramount concern for businesses across all sectors. The recently released book, "Cybersecurity for the Connected Age" by Nagaraju Pureti, offers a fresh perspective on safeguarding digital assets in an increasingly interconnected world. Understanding the Connected Age Pureti’s...

The world of business is always changing and adapting. As a result, the way we do business also needs to evolve, and we need to have the right skills to adapt to the changes that the business environment requires to be successful. While many factors influence a career in business,...

Manoucher Sarbaz is a visionary property developer and entrepreneur renowned for his commitment to sustainable urban development. Born and raised in Iran, Manoucher developed a deep appreciation for cultural heritage and community living, which later shaped his approach to real estate development. In 1979, he moved to the United States,...

Pure Telecom, Ireland’s leading provider of high-speed broadband and telecom services, has revealed findings from its annual Connected Lives survey, showing that consumers in Ireland spent $1.2 billion on video streaming services in the past year—a decrease of approximatelly $218 million compared to the previous year. This dip in spending...

Arch Capital Group Ltd., the Bermuda-based re/insurer, has announced that Nicolas Papadopoulo has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and has also joined the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Papadopoulo, who has served as Arch’s President and Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) since 2021, has held various leadership...

Brian Krzanich, former CEO of Intel, was recently named the Chief Executive Officer of Cerence Inc., a company specializing in automotive AI technology. The announcement quickly ignited a wave of criticism across social media, with Cerence’s LinkedIn page seeing an influx of negative comments. The backlash became so overwhelming that...

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...