The UK has consistently had the lowest investment levels among G7 countries for most of the past three decades, according to research by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Utilizing data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the study revealed that new investment inflows into the...

American Express has partnered with Ecobank to significantly broaden the acceptance of its cards in 21 African nations. This strategic alliance, announced during the African Development Bank's annual meetings in Nairobi, introduces American Express card usage to 12 new countries: Burundi, Central African Republic, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger,...

A Swiss court has been presented with startling evidence suggesting that Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have treated their pet dog better than their household staff. Prosecutors allege severe exploitation and trafficking of employees at the family's Lake Geneva villa, calling for jail sentences for members of the billionaire clan....

In working and talking with senior leaders over the decades, I’ve learned that most senior executives say their companies are consumer centric. On the surface, there is evidence to support this thought. After all, most of these executives’ companies make products that are influenced by consumer insights and sell them...

At the heart of business growth is the concept of allyship—a proactive and persistent effort to use personal privilege to uplift those who are marginalized. Allyship is essential for creating a culture shift in any organization. However, embarking on this journey can often appear complex and daunting. This article delves...

Before the spring of 2020, few executives would have ranked the question, “Cameras: On or Off?” as a hot-button issue within their organizations. But the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown forever changed the way most knowledge workers interact and work. According to a recent poll by USAToday’s “BLUEPRINT” team, one-third...

In our rapidly evolving technological landscape, educators are increasingly preoccupied with determining whether a piece of writing was generated by artificial intelligence. While concern is understandable, it may be time to accept that AI-assisted writing is ubiquitous—and that's not necessarily bad. Instead of fixating on the origin of the content, shift your focus to...

Dear friends, I am happy to come back and meet you after a long period of absence due to professional and scientific obligations. Today's article concerns a critical area of ​​communication, which also significantly determines the public image. It is about non-verbal communication, which I have been dealing with systematically...

In Rebecca Ahmed’s new book, The Energy of Success, she employs a game-changing strategy for improving workplaces by igniting workers’ personal energy. Ahmed, who spent more than a decade as a Human Resources leader in hospitality organizations, and who is now a speaker and consultant with her human energy message, offers...