How to set your business up for success so you can step away once in a while. Summer travel season is back in full swing this year, with one in four Americans planning to take at least one vacation thanks to a rebounding economy, easing COVID-19 restrictions and a growing number of fully vaccinated U.S.
We saw them in 2020 in response to COVID-19; we saw them during the GFC; just as we’ve seen them in every major economic downturn before them: mass redundancies. But at what cost? Major listed companies reveal multimillion-dollar “one-off costs” every time they announce a round of redundancies. However, that is just the tip of
The season of commencement, meaning ‘a beginning’ or ‘a new start,’ is well under way. High school and university graduates are beginning new chapters in their lives and careers. This year, business is experiencing a similar opportunity. We’re emerging from persistent crisis and rethinking how and where we work. We’re highlighting what we achieved and
Getting the best jobs out there has never been easy, and this year is going to be no exception. While there’s a lot being said about the pandemic’s effect on today’s marketplace, there have also been additional underlying dynamics at play for some time now, all conspiring to stack the odds against even the most
For the last 20 years (or more), “legacy” businesses have been struggling to keep up with the rate of technological change. First, they said it wouldn’t happen. Then they said it was a fad. Then they asked their leaders why they couldn’t be more like Company X-dot-com. Then they hired a consultancy, then a chief
We’re entering a very uncertain post-pandemic work environment, so it’s worth taking stock of your employees’ resilience and whether your company culture is helping them cope. Given the trauma and disruption many of us have experienced during the last 15 months, the employees that joined you during the pandemic—the so-called “Covid cohort”—is one group you
Summer travel season is back in full swing this year, with one in four Americans planning to take at least one vacation thanks to a rebounding economy, easing Covid-19 restrictions and a growing number of fully vaccinated U.S. adults. Workers everywhere are likely eager to unplug and enjoy a change of scenery after a year
Image Credit: AFP/Getty Images A 1,098ct diamond has been discovered in a mine in Botswana and is described to be the third largest of its kind in the world. The gemstone was unearthed as a joint venture between Debswana Diamond Company and Anglo American’s De Beer. The diamond was presented to President Mokgweetsi Masisi on
When you feel stuck, you want to move. It has been almost a year since we actually enjoyed summer proper. The happy days of visiting the beaches in Bali or Phuket are now replaced with watching these places on a television screen. Our usual assemblage of clothes that we put on during this period remains
Franck Muller CX 40 T CTR AC AC Turning 30 may be regarded as an important milestone for us humans as it can be seen as a benchmark of how much we’ve achieved in young adulthood. When placed in perspective, certain parallels can be drawn between a human and watch brand, especially when one begins
One of the things I’m proudest of in my career is the highly successful CEO transition we were able to orchestrate when I stepped down as CEO of Best Buy. It happened smoothly, without the company missing a beat, with my successor Corie Barry. She was able to forge ahead, accelerate the company’s growth strategy,
Walther van Stipriaan draws from his experience racing cars when it comes to describing his management style as CFO at Humanscale. “It’s the smallest changes that will make you go a lot faster,” he said. “It isn’t always about having a 100% perfect solution, it’s about, let’s get this resolved now.” Van Stipriaan took that
Sanlorenzo calls its SX series ‘crossover’ yachts because they combine the best features of explorers with the comfort of flybridge yachts. But a visit to the range’s new flagship, the SX112, shows that these yachts bridge more than just vessel types. Like the SX88 and the SX76 before her, the 33m SX112 offers a ‘no
We’re nearly there. In just a few months, almost all organizations will allow their employees to return to their offices after over a year of working from home. And even at that point, almost no organizations will have 100% of their teams in the same physical space five days a week. Based on all indications,
Dior Men’s new co-brand collaboration with legendary Japanese streetwear label Sacai was revealed today. It’s no surprise, especially coming from Kim Jones — artistic director of Dior Men — who has successfully orchestrated a transitional new urban language for the House’s menswear line through countless collaborations with both brands and artists. Forever changed, the new collaboration sees
Fine jewellery goes a long way in adding a luxurious impulse to your look. Wearing fine jewellery never goes out of fashion, and the right pieces can add a compliment to your outfit. These subtle, intricate, and shiny pieces of gem can win you compliments all evening. Provided that you choose the right jewellery pieces.
995/122J “Panda” Starting today, Geneva watchmaker Patek Philippe is exhibiting more than 75 Rare Handcrafts timepieces at the iconic Rue du Rhône location in the city. Unlike many watchmaking firms, Patek Philippe believes you need to see this sort of thing in person to understand exactly why these crafts are so precious, so registration at
As employees return to the office following nearly 15 months of pandemic- imposed remote work, bosses and supervisors are finding that worklife has changed. Employees, now accustomed to the autonomy of working in their own settings, on their own time, and where they can attend to whatever issues that homelife presents, are less focused. They
In the spring of 2021, I accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer at a biotechnology company. Under normal circumstances, taking the top job is not an easy feat; doing so during a global pandemic added some novel and sometimes unexpected hurdles. While I am still in active learning mode, there are several key takeaways
When it comes to winning in this new era for business, CEOs across virtually every industry in every part of the nation agree on two things: Becoming a more digitally sophisticated enterprise is essential, and they are struggling to make it happen. Those are two of the key takeaways from a new survey of CEOs
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