Nearly one in five senior executives at large Dutch companies believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will almost certainly replace jobs in the future, according to ING’s annual CEO survey. This represents a substantial rise from last year when only 6% of executives shared that view. Conducted in November 2024 by...

Guido Dalessi, the CEO of Dutch long-duration electricity storage company Elestor, will conclude his tenure at the end of 2024. Hylke van Bennekom, currently the Chief Operations Officer (COO), will assume the role of CEO starting January 1, 2025. Dalessi expressed confidence in the leadership transition, stating that he leaves...

National Mining and Related Industries Day 2024 was hosted in November at Santos’s Moomba gas field in South Australia’s Cooper Basin. The event featured a range of speakers, including Gina Rinehart, founder of the day and patron of Hancock Prospecting, as well as opposition leader Peter Dutton. Rinehart was seen...

Gunther VI, a German Shepherd with a lavish lifestyle that includes personal chefs, yachts, and mansions, is often described as the "World’s Richest Dog." However, the story of his immense wealth is steeped in intrigue and speculation, leaving many questioning whether his fortune is as genuine as it seems. Reportedly...

Michael Dell, founder, chairman, and CEO of Dell Technologies, saw his net worth soar by $14 billion between Friday and Monday, elevating him into the ranks of the world’s 10 richest individuals for the first time. His fortune reached $120.3 billion on Monday, up from $106.3 billion on Thursday and...

Let’s face it – the obligatory office holiday party is often a colossal bore. If last year you vowed not to endure another lackluster office holiday party, it’s time to step up and steer your company to throwing a great holiday party that your coworkers will remember. Whether you have...

Self-Awareness as the Bridge: A conversation about self-leadership and intrinsic worth is not possible without first discussing the importance of self-awareness. In social psychology, self-awareness can be traced back to the work of Shelley Duval and Robert Wicklund. They proposed that, at any given time, people can focus their attention on...

Pushy. Manipulative. Dishonest. Most everyone knows about the “used car salesman” stereotype. Rooted in folk truth and popular portrayals across stage and screen, these individuals are aggressive bullies who never hesitate to bend the truth in order to make a deal. After all, it’s all part of the ABCs —...

We sat down with Stéphane Waser, responsible for the watchmaking division at DKSH  and Managing Director for Maurice Lacroix, the Swiss brand well-known for crafting watches that deliver high perceived value. Our conversation revolved around AI, of course, new trends and his own hopes for the future. watches from Maurice Lacroix...