A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plays a huge part in an organization. The title is said to be synonymous with terms such as managing director or even president. In smaller firms, the tasks taken on by a CEO are more hands-on with the day to day running of the business....

As a business owner, you probably already know that the economy can change at the drop of hat. There are truly thousands of different variables that can impactthe economic situation at any given time. When times are good, you will experience tremendous growth and consumer spending, but when times are...

Well, turns out Switzerland is the most innovative country in the world, according to the the WEF's Global Competitiveness Index 2017-18, with United States and Israel taking silver and bronze. Dominated mostly by the European nations, Israel (3rd), Japan (8th), and Singapore (9th) are the three Asian countries that make...

Overall, Brazil's colleges and universities occupy 32 of the 81 top-ranked institutions in Latin America for 2017 in Times Higher Education (THE) rankings (including the No. 1 position). Of 13 top-ranked colleges and universities that placed, Mexico's only saw 8 in the top 50, while Chile placed 15 institutions on...

We all know when we see or hear someone who exudes “executive presence.” It’s not just that they exemplify good grooming or fashion sense, or even that they have highly developed intelligence or street smarts. More than that, their executive presence comes from a sense of confidence and clarity of...

The marketplace for luxury items has never been more crowded, and the average consumer is increasingly finding that what were previously unattainable luxuries are now much more widely available for consumers. Changes in the way that luxury items are consumed, coupled with the fact that the marketplace itself has changed...

The data is in. The numbers have been crunched, and it doesn't make pretty reading. Many of us still struggle in understanding exactly what makes a successful blog. But fear not - we've delved deep into the depths of analytics and dug out the key traps that we're often guilty...

No matter how much do you deserve it, asking for a raise is a tough task. You may dread it, you may avoid it, but deep down inside – you really, really, want it. So, why not prepare well for it and get the raise you badly want? Yes! You...

Corporate wellness is trending, and employers are discovering that there is more to wellness programs than simply offering health screenings and encouraging employees to buy a wearable fitness device. The more effort that goes into a program - organizing wellness challenges, implementing a Health Risk Assessment and a wellness portal,...