The University of Toronto (U of T) has once again nabbed first place in an annual rankings of top 50 research universities in Canada, according to the latest rankings released by Research Infosource. The research funding at the U of T jumped by $139.3 million — from $1,008,256 to $1,147,584...

The event management industry is an extremely competitive one. As more and more event management companies are coming to the forefront, the competition is only getting tougher. With this in mind, it’s extremely important to be prepared. Earning your place in this growing field is all about first impressions, so...

Taking a home loan is a huge step in everybody’s life. It is a source of great stress to most borrowers. However buying a home brings a great sense of achievement. With price of property reaching new highs daily it is quite not possible to buy a house with our...

Communication is a key part of making any business a success, especially if you have staff working away from the office. Although it can seem tricky to keep all of your busy team updated on company news and goals, introducing regular means of communication can help to keep your employees...

American and British institutions are struggling to keep pace with global universities in preparing workplace-ready graduates, according to The Times Higher Education’s (THE) Global Employability Rankings 2018. The United States, which has traditionally dominated the rankings, now has 34 institutions in the top 150, down from 55 in 2011. Meanwhile,...

In late October 2018, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong oversaw a financing round in which the Crypto Juggernaut he cofounded raised $300 million at a valuation of $8 billion. At that valuation, Brian Armstrong’s stake in Coinbase is worth an estimated $1.3 billion. Armstrong cofounded Coinbase in 2012. Coinbase, the go-to...

The United Arab Emirates and its famous city Dubai are known for three things, the rich properties, money and being a business hub. Yes, it is very popular for a business-friendly environment, favorable tax structure, and an honest legal framework which give the investors the best opportunities to invest. On...

Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. Wise words from President Harry Truman. From experience, I’ve found this to be true. Walk into any CEO’s office and just take a look at the books he has on his shelves. The books tell a story and it’ll come...

Workplace conversations usually involve a lot of instructions, demands, closed questions (“do you agree?”) and leading questions (“this will be good, won’t it?”). They often feature idle chitchat about nothing, collusion, lies, gossip or worse. They may not be pleasant, but these are automatic and socially acceptable ways to relate...