To state the obvious, a surefire way to improve productivity and employee engagement is the holy grail all companies are looking for. At a conceptual level, the need to improve productivity and engagement seems so simple, blatantly obvious and easily achievable. After all, as human beings we have been programmed...

Startups and big corporate firms have surprisingly little in common. Sure, we’re all “in business”, but the way we conduct business – treat customers, attack markets, and manage our employees – is fundamentally different. The job of a corporate CEO and a startup Founder/CEO carry similar differences. Leading a corporate...

Many of the perks offered to employees to promote a psychologically healthy workplace miss the mark.  Often these incentives at best promote the opposite; ineffective perks make employees feel disregarded and unseen, which leads to bad outcomes like apathy and quiet quitting.  For example, allowing employees to take mental health...

Anxiety often carries a negative connotation, but according to therapist Tami Kiekhaefer, LCSW, it doesn't have to be an obstacle in professional settings. "Anxiety is a natural emotion communicating to your mind to stop and pay attention," she explains. For business leaders, this heightened state of alertness can serve as...

In my work with CEO Forums and organizational teams, I am often on the road. My travels have taken me to all 50 US states and nearly two dozen countries—an education unto itself. If you travel a lot for work, you know there are many ways to leverage your time....

The transformation created a digital era in the banking sector which made mobile-baking applications breakthrough as an important global tool for Customer Experience. These apps provide users with convenience, security and so many other personal finance management features that allow you to manage your money on the go. Creating a...

Smart technology provider BRAVAS has unveiled significant findings from a recent industry-wide survey, shedding light on the challenges faced by architects and luxury home builders in integrating smart technology and automation solutions in custom properties. Conducted online in early June, the survey reached over 3,000 architects and luxury home builders...

A recent survey conducted by Medscape reveals that around 28% of U.S. cardiologists boast a net worth exceeding $5 million, placing them fourth among medical specialties. Only radiologists, gastroenterologists, and urologists report higher percentages in this wealth bracket, with 31%, 31%, and 33%, respectively. The insights are drawn from Medscape's...

Qatar Airways is developing a new first-class cabin, though it may take longer to launch than initially expected. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways, provided an update, stating that he would soon review a prototype of the new top-tier seat. Earlier this year, Al-Meer had expressed optimism, indicating that...