Carlos Slim, Latin America's wealthiest individual, has significantly increased his ownership in U.S. oil and gas producer Talos Energy Inc. following the unexpected resignation of the company's founder and CEO, which led to a decline in its stock value. Through his investment firm, Control Empresarial de Capitales, Slim acquired around...

In a significant move following its acquisition of file-sharing platform WeTransfer, Italian app developer Bending Spoons has announced plans to reduce the company's workforce by a staggering 75%. This major restructuring was confirmed by CEO Luca Ferrari, who shared the news in a statement released on Sunday. Ferrari explained that...

Just hours before their season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the Dallas Cowboys finalized a record-setting contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott. Reports indicate that Prescott has signed a four-year, $240 million deal, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The agreement, which was reached just 90 minutes before...

As the work landscape continues to evolve, the concept of remote-first has become a focal point for many businesses. In a recent interview with Marco Zappacosta, co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, we explored the necessity of intentionality in remote work models. Zappacosta shared insights from Thumbtack’s transition to a virtual-first...

After 25 years in the corporate world, followed by 21+ years as an Executive Recruiter, I have seen most everything you can see in the hiring process.  Of course, much of the attention that is given to this subject is centered around the candidates and their struggles.  The reasons they...

On the second day of my first sales job, the lead trainer told me and the other new hires we’d be doing role plays before practicing our pitches in front of the group. I froze. Fortunately, my manager noticed my discomfort and pulled me aside to ask what was wrong....

A mechanical wristwatch is a complex piece of machinery. The average wristwatch contains over 130 components, each perfectly calibrated to work in time with everything else. When everything is running smoothly, these machines can tick away the time with both elegance and precision. Of course, these watches aren’t perfect. Even...

In 2024, Diana Basto took over as CEO of Alianza Educativa, one of Colombia's leading educational foundations. By June, under her visionary leadership, one of the foundation's schools had been nominated for the prestigious T4 Prize for the Best School in the World. Then, in July, none other than the...

In an era where flexible work models are increasingly becoming the norm, Pella Corporation stands out for its strategic approach to hybrid work. John Bollman, EVP and CHRO at Pella, shared the company’s journey and insights into how hybrid work has become an integral part of their talent strategy. Bollman,...