Managers keep organizations running smoothly, but who streamlines their work? It’s too common for managers to get buried in manual administrative work required to lead employees. For example, significant resources are poured into simple time-off requests as managers need to reconcile schedules and time-off balances and forward information to relevant...

What do Netflix, Apple, and Coca-Cola all have in common?  Their success around the globe isn’t just about their products. It’s about how they connect with people, no matter where they are. These companies have mastered the ability to communicate across languages and cultures. The secret behind this? Language consultancy. Language...

When a rear door fell off a Boeing 737 Max aircraft mid-flight last year with 174 passengers onboard, it was likely related to the company’s poor work environment and culture. Boeing, we believe, was in the Burnout Zone, an environment characterized by high challenge and high threat and leading to...

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the second round of nuclear negotiations with European Union countries is scheduled to take place in January 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the upcoming discussions would involve Iran and the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear...

Konecranes has announced that its President and CEO, Anders Svensson, will be stepping down to pursue an opportunity with another company. He is set to remain in his role until his departure on July 19, 2025, ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Pasi Laine, Chairman of the Board at Konecranes, acknowledged...

Nigeria's wealth inequality has reached a critical level, with the nation's wealthiest individuals accumulating unprecedented fortunes while millions struggle to meet their basic needs. A recent report by Oxfam revealed that the combined net worth of Nigeria’s four richest billionaires—estimated at $23.7 billion—is substantial enough to cover the entire city...

Kenya has announced plans to allow citizens from nearly all African countries to enter without prior authorization, following a new directive issued by the cabinet. In 2023, Kenya introduced a “visa-free” policy that required most visitors to obtain an online authorization before traveling. However, the implementation of the Electronic Travel...

The countdown to the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially begun, with Morocco preparing to host the continent’s premier football tournament for the second time in its history. With the qualification rounds concluded and the 24 participating teams confirmed, fans can now look forward to the 35th...

UK-based retail trading platform Trading 212 has announced the expansion of its debit card services to 20 countries across continental Europe through a collaboration with Marqeta. The launch, revealed on Wednesday, comes a year after the company first introduced its debit card in the UK market. The new card will...