
A MyWorkwear‑commissioned survey of 101 senior UK women reveals that 69% still face gender‑based discrimination, and 70% feel unsafe at work. Security concerns, bullying and physical safety dominate the unease, while 62% report being forced to wear men’s‑fit PPE. On the positive side, 69% believe equal pay has been achieved and 75% say their employers now provide women‑fit workwear options. The findings underscore a gap between pay equity and broader workplace inclusion.

Novobanco has entered a multi‑year partnership with Feedzai to overhaul its anti‑money‑laundering (AML) and fraud defenses using Feedzai’s AI‑native platform. The initiative consolidates fragmented compliance tools into a single, intelligence‑driven system that merges KYC, AML and fraud functions. Advanced watchlist...

Epiroc announced the acquisition of Eventspec Proprietary Limited, a Johannesburg‑based mining aftermarket provider that manufactures spare parts for drill rigs, trucks and loaders. Eventspec, with roughly 120 employees, generated about ZAR280 million ($16.6 million) in 2025 revenue serving South African mining firms....
Cheniere Energy, Fair Isaac (FICO) and Zillow Group announced sizable share repurchase programs, collectively representing a significant portion of each company's market value. Cheniere boosted its capacity to $10.2 billion, roughly 20% of its $52 billion market cap, while FICO authorized a...
India’s shrimp exports are projected to exceed Rs 50,000 crore this fiscal, marking a 13‑15 % year‑on‑year rise after three years of stagnation. While shipments to the United States fell 15 %, the sector offset the loss by expanding into Vietnam, the EU and...

Fiera Real Estate announced Ben Coles as its new chairman, succeeding founder Ray Palmer who is stepping back after more than three decades at the helm. The platform, known for its data‑driven commercial real‑estate intelligence, will now be guided by...

Business legacy is no longer measured solely by size or wealth; it hinges on culture, trust, and enduring values. The article uses Itzhak Ezratti, founder of GL Homes, to illustrate how intentional, values‑driven leadership and patient growth create a lasting...
Founders are racing to ship AI products, but a growing "empathy deficit" threatens success. While 52% of executives cite critical thinking as essential, only 17% prioritize empathy—cognitive empathy that models real user behavior. The article argues that neglecting this skill...
Andrew Bialecki, Harvard‑trained physicist and co‑founder, now leads Klaviyo—a 2,000‑person SaaS firm that powers millions of customer conversations—with a disciplined, creator‑type schedule. He starts his day with an early jog, family walk, and a structured office arrival, then uses AI...

Devex’s latest reports reveal a sharp 27% drop in advertised aid jobs in 2025, with UN agencies—especially UNICEF—seeing postings halve from over 7,000 to 3,484. Multilateral development banks were the only major employer segment that stayed robust, led by the...
UVU Bio, together with the CSIR‑hosted Regional Innovation Support Programme, has launched an Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Product Development Regional Innovation Platform in the Western and Eastern Cape. The platform helps indigenous knowledge holders and early‑stage bio‑entrepreneurs convert traditional practices...

A recent study by researchers at Dortmund University examined which salary‑negotiation tactics women are most likely to adopt. The experiment asked over 100 participants to pick a single strategy from seven options, revealing that more than half chose to request...

HM Treasury released a policy paper on 9 March 2026 announcing the Market Engagement Group (MEG), a senior‑level forum for financial market participants to advise the Chancellor on UK gilt, sterling and broader market issues. The Treasury invites applications until 5 April 2026, outlining...
Société BIC disclosed a February 2026 share repurchase program, buying back 31,570 of its own shares at an average price of €53.5908 per share. The total outlay amounted to €1.691 million. The transactions were executed on February 25‑27, 2026, and are...
Societe BIC disclosed its capital structure as of February 28, 2026, reporting 40,861,314 issued shares. The total voting rights amount to 57,593,899, with 57,386,137 rights when excluding non‑voting shares. The filing complies with French Code de Commerce and AMF regulations...
Slow interview feedback is a hidden bottleneck that extends hiring cycles, with companies exceeding 40 days seeing a 12 % rise in candidate drop‑off. The article outlines how unstructured, scattered workflows cause delays, not interviewer unwillingness. It proposes a proactive, centralized...

Instagram’s Close Friends, originally a privacy tool, is being reframed as a high‑intent marketing channel. By curating a small, exclusive list of creators, editors, and brand advocates, marketers can turn the green‑ring stories into a micro‑CRM. The invitation itself signals...

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that two West Virginia employees were not protected under the ADA because they could not perform their jobs' essential functions, even with accommodations. In the first case, an accounting assistant with breast...

Wayfair has rolled out its Wayfair Rewards loyalty program in Canada, marking the first international expansion after a successful U.S. debut. Canadian members pay $39 per year to receive 5% back in reward dollars, free shipping on all orders, exclusive...
The opinion piece argues that Ethiopia should be wary of joining the East African Community (EAC), citing systemic failures among current members. It highlights that several states have missed subscription payments, lack airspace integration, and prioritize arms spending over regional...
First Bus will grant employees five days of paid leave for IVF treatment and two days for their partners, starting June 2026. The initiative follows direct employee feedback and is positioned as part of the company’s commitment to support staff...

Temp agencies are becoming essential partners for companies seeking rapid, cost‑effective workforce adjustments. By supplying pre‑screened professionals for short‑term or project‑based roles, they cut hiring cycles and administrative burdens. This flexibility helps businesses meet seasonal spikes, cover unexpected absences, and...
India’s statistical system is overhauling district‑level GDP measurement, shifting from a top‑down allocation model to a bottom‑up approach that uses granular data. The change, driven by the National Statistical Office and state directorates of economics and statistics, will incorporate new...

The Legal Cheek podcast episode featuring Julia Szaniszlo and Ryan Scott dives into the breadth of employment law practice, from handling unfair dismissal claims to advising on corporate transactions such as due diligence, TUPE and workforce restructuring. The hosts outline...

The South African rand weakened to below R16.90 per US dollar, its lowest level since mid‑December, as oil prices surged more than 25% amid the expanding US‑Israeli conflict with Iran. Higher crude costs and heightened global risk aversion pressured the...
Employers are spending more on workplace wellbeing, yet many initiatives remain fragmented, described as "random acts of wellness." Stella Gavinho, Entain’s Group Head of Wellbeing, argues that the focus must shift from isolated activities to integrated wellbeing systems. By treating...

Metro Nashville has named Shawn Smith as its new Chief Information Officer, overseeing the Department of Information Technology Services that serves more than 50 agencies with a $64.5 million budget. Smith replaces retiring CIO Keith Durbin and brings over 30 years...
Virgin Media O2, the joint venture between Virgin Media and O2, is exploring new broadband packages aimed at challenging BT’s Openreach wholesale arm. The move seeks to capitalize on the company’s combined fiber and 5G networks to offer competitive speeds...

Roland Weißmann stepped down as Director General of Austria’s public broadcaster ORF after a staff member accused him of sexual harassment, allegations he denies. The ORF Foundation Council will install Radio Director Ingrid Thurnher as interim chief, with a plenary...

EQT, the global private‑equity firm, announced a strategic investment in the holding company that owns Yorkshire Water, one of the UK’s largest water and wastewater providers. The capital infusion is aimed at bolstering infrastructure upgrades and supporting long‑term service reliability...

Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub, handles roughly 90% of the country's crude and can load about 7 million barrels per day. As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran intensifies, the island remains untouched, but analysts warn President Trump may contemplate...
Oil prices have surged sharply as the Middle East conflict intensifies, highlighted by Iran’s appointment of a new supreme leader. The spike has prompted an emergency G7 finance ministers meeting to discuss coordinated responses. In the UK, Prime Minister Sir...

A new roundup of 20 C‑suite leaders reveals personal rituals designed to prevent burnout, ranging from family game nights and meditation to street‑level consumer engagement and no‑email Fridays. Executives emphasize protecting non‑negotiable family time, managing energy before and after work,...

PitchBook’s 2026 Nordic Private Capital Breakdown shows the region’s private capital market outperformed Europe in 2025, with venture capital investment rising 15.6% to €6.5 billion despite a 20% drop in deal count. Median deal size reached a record €2 million and AI‑focused...

Finance and AP teams still rely on Excel for vendor statement reconciliation, but growing transaction volumes expose its manual, error‑prone nature. AI‑driven platforms now automate data extraction, transaction matching, and discrepancy detection, handling inconsistent formats and large data sets in...

Ralph de la Vega announced Sacky JA from Ecuador as the 2026 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award winner, granting the team a $15,000 cash prize. The award, the pinnacle of the JA Company Program, recognized six regional student companies...
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, reigniting market volatility amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Julius Baer strategist Mark Matthews says markets are already pricing in the shock, with Asian equities showing mixed reactions and India’s exposure mitigated by improved oil...

A YouGov survey commissioned by SafetyCulture found that 69% of frontline managers in the UK and Ireland would rather not manage people if their pay remained unchanged. The reluctance is strongest among younger workers, with 73% of Gen Z and...
Ji Young Park, featured in IWD Voices, argues that fairness means recognizing individual differences while guaranteeing equal opportunities. She emphasizes that equity cannot be a static statement; it must be lived daily through concrete actions. Senior leaders hold the unique...

Container Trade Statistics shows Africa dominates the four fastest‑growing container lanes worldwide, driven by strong import and export growth across all regions. MSC’s strategic redeployment of its largest vessels from Asia‑Europe to the burgeoning Asia‑West Africa route lifted average ship...

The article argues that excessive workplace niceness creates a silent feedback loop that deprives leaders of truthful input. Employees often withhold criticism to avoid conflict, leading to sanitized information reaching decision‑makers. This dynamic hampers productivity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving. Amira...

Ringkjøbing Landbobank reported its week‑10 share buyback results, repurchasing 127,500 shares at an average price of DKK 1,642, amounting to DKK 209.4 million. The cumulative buyback now totals 1,235,647 shares, representing 4.87% of the bank’s share capital. The programme, approved on 30 January 2026, allows...

Employers risk eroding trust and facing legal exposure when interview practices contradict their public employer‑brand promises. The Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) outlines objective, competency‑based criteria, diverse panels, and rigorous record‑keeping to ensure fairness. With Singapore’s...
London‑based Augur has closed a $15 million seed round led by Plural to turn Europe’s existing camera and sensor networks into real‑time threat intelligence. The startup’s AI platform ingests video and sensor feeds, delivering live situational awareness without requiring hardware replacement....

Yara Elsayed, senior media manager at HAVAS Media Middle East, argues that mentorship is a hidden career multiplier in the media sector. She defines mentors as experienced professionals who not only advise but open doors and teach better questioning. When...

The French government announced that releasing its strategic oil reserves will be on the agenda of a virtual G‑7 finance ministers meeting on March 9. France, holding the rotating G‑7 presidency, will lead the discussion on how to mitigate the...
Fitch Ratings warns that the ongoing Iran‑Israel conflict could create new credit risks for emerging‑market sovereigns. Disruptions to Gulf oil supplies may push energy import costs higher, strengthening the US dollar and tightening debt markets, especially for speculative‑grade issuers. Countries...

Malaysia has launched the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGIM) to coordinate the upcoming Gig Workers Act 2025, which will take effect on 31 March 2026. The Act introduces mandatory contract transparency, a dedicated Gig Workers Tribunal, and requires platform providers to enroll...

ServiceNow’s chief marketing officer Colin Fleming, a former Red Bull racing driver and long‑time Salesforce executive, joins the Marketing Week Podcast to discuss shaking up B2B marketing. He argues that Salesforce’s heavy focus on sales alignment weakened its brand, prompting...

Irina Tatarinova argues that women’s empathy is a strategic asset, not a weakness, driving stronger brand connections and employee loyalty. In the UAE, a 2025 law mandating at least one woman on every private joint‑stock board has sparked a four‑fold...