Are You Paying a ‘Ghost Tax’ when Looking for a Job? 37% of Employment Seekers Fall Into This Common Trap
A new Enhancv study finds that 37% of U.S. job seekers are paying a “ghost tax,” spending money on travel, childcare and certifications for listings that don’t exist. The survey of 1,000 professionals reveals that nearly half of applicants have applied to phantom roles, with tech and marketing sectors reporting the highest incidence. Companies post fake jobs to harvest applicant data and project growth, while senior candidates are not immune. The trend is prompting a loss of trust and prompting some users to abandon major job boards entirely.
Stella-Jones’ First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Stella‑Jones Inc. announced that it will host a first‑quarter 2026 results conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT, with a live webcast and dial‑in options for investors and analysts. The same day, at 11:00 AM EDT, the company will hold...
Maximizing Tax Transformation: A Strategic Guide for Moving to the Cloud
Vertex released a white paper guiding Oracle and Vertex customers through cloud migration, emphasizing tax transformation as a core component. It highlights mounting regulatory pressures—real‑time reporting, e‑invoicing, and digital audits—that demand integrated finance‑tax architectures. The paper argues that treating tax...
Healthians Founder Sahni Launches New Venture ‘Un:bloc’
Deepak Sahni, the founder of Healthians, unveiled his next venture, Un:Bloc, on World Health Day. Healthians grew to a valuation of roughly ₹3,000 crore (about $360 million) under his leadership. Sahni also announced a ₹100 crore ($12 million) three‑year angel investment fund for early‑stage...
Midwives to Receive Anti-Racism Training
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will embed anti‑racism principles into every UK midwifery degree program, aiming to curb the stark black maternal health crisis. Data from MBRRACE‑UK show black women are three times more likely to die during pregnancy...
Mandarin Airlines Looking to Suspend Hualien Routes over Low Demand
Mandarin Airlines is seeking to suspend its Hualien‑Kaohsiung and Hualien‑Taichung services due to persistently low demand, with load factors sinking to 20‑30 percent. The routes are projected to lose about NT$70 million (approximately US$2.2 million) each year, exacerbated by fuel costs now...
Google Says It Can Handle Multiple URLs To The Same Content via @Sejournal, @Martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller clarified that having multiple URLs point to the same content does not trigger a penalty or ranking demotion. The search engine will automatically choose a canonical version, but site owners can influence that choice with proper technical...
Birla Estates Launches ‘Built with All Heart’ Campaign with Gujarat Titans
Birla Estates, a unit of Aditya Birla Real Estate, has launched the ‘Built with All Heart’ campaign in partnership with IPL franchise Gujarat Titans for the 2026 season. The initiative blends digital, social and on‑ground activations to deepen fan engagement,...
Strong Growth in Europe for Levi’s
Levi Strauss & Co. reported a 14% jump in first‑quarter net revenue to $1.7 billion, driven largely by a rapid shift toward its direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) model. Europe emerged as the strongest region, posting 24% total growth and 10% organic growth, while...
ENGIE to Expand European BESS Portfolio with Projects in Spain and France
ENGIE announced the acquisition of two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Spain—78 MW/312 MWh in Álora and 200 MW/800 MWh in Tarifa—and the start of construction on a 110 MW/220 MWh facility in France. The additions lift ENGIE’s European BESS capacity above 1 GW, complementing...
The Private Assets Held in Public Companies
Dimensional Fund Advisors estimates that the 20 largest U.S. public companies collectively own between $96 billion and $157 billion in private‑equity and venture‑capital assets as of the end of 2024. ExxonMobil tops the list with up to $41.4 billion, while Alphabet and Amazon...
Ipsy Joins the WNBA Craze as the Official Beauty Partner of the Las Vegas Aces
Ipsy announced a three‑year partnership making it the official beauty partner of the Las Vegas Aces, the WNBA champion team. The deal puts Ipsy’s logo on jerseys, the free‑throw line and arena backboard, and includes game‑day activations and a media‑day...
My Honest Evaluation of 7 Best Corporate LMS Software in 2026
The article evaluates the seven top corporate learning management systems (LMS) for 2026—Rippling, Absorb LMS, Docebo, Paylocity, 360Learning, UKG Pro, and Litmos—based on G2 data, user reviews, and feature analysis. It highlights each platform’s strengths, such as Rippling’s role‑based automation, Docebo’s...
Perplexity Revenue Jumps 50% — But AI Growth Is Getting Harder to Trust
Perplexity AI reported a 50% jump in revenue, pushing annual recurring revenue above $450 million after expanding into AI agents and a usage‑based pricing model. The surge reflects not only a larger user base—over 100 million monthly active users—but also a shift...
Jeito Capital Raises Record US$1.2bn to Bankroll European Biopharma’s Next Generation
Jeito Capital closed its second biopharma fund, Jeito II, at a record $1.2 bn (about €1 bn), making it the largest raise for an independent European biotech‑focused PE firm. The fund will back 15‑20 clinical‑stage companies, allocating roughly $162 m per position across obesity,...
Former British Council Worker Successfully Appeals Payout Deduction
A former British Council teaching centre lead in Morocco successfully appealed a 35% deduction from her unfair‑dismissal compensation, arguing the deduction was based on a flawed Chagger test. The Employment Appeal Tribunal agreed, overturning the Chagger‑based reduction but upheld the...
Renault Group Bundles Charging Activities Under New ‘Plug Inn’ Brand
Renault Group has folded its Mobilize Beyond Automotive charging business into its core operations and rebranded the portfolio as Plug Inn. The new brand covers the bidirectional Powerbox, the Charge Pass subscription and the fast‑charging network, now called Plug Inn Fast Charge....
Ceasefire Announced: Oil Below $100, US Market Futures up Sharply
A surprise two‑week cease‑fire between the United States and Iran caused oil prices to plunge below $100 per barrel, with Brent falling about 13% and U.S. benchmarks mirroring the drop. The sharp decline sparked a risk‑on rally, lifting S&P 500 and...
British Land Appoints Michael Wiseman to Executive Committee
British Land has elevated Michael Wiseman to its executive committee, bolstering the firm’s senior leadership team. Wiseman is credited with steering the £1 billion Broadgate redevelopment and accelerating growth at the Regent’s Place portfolio. His appointment underscores British Land’s commitment to...
PyTorch Foundation Adds Helion and Safetensors - and the Open AI Stack Gets a Little Harder to Ignore
The PyTorch Foundation announced two new projects, Helion and Safetensors, aimed at strengthening the open‑AI stack. Helion is a Python‑embedded DSL that compiles to Triton and other back‑ends, adding autotuning to generate optimal GPU kernels without deep hardware expertise. Safetensors...
Tunisia Garment Subcontracting Crackdown Could Hit Export Appeal
Tunisia’s textile and garment sector, which supplies roughly 30% of the country’s export earnings and employs over 200,000 workers, is facing a new labour reform that bans most subcontracting arrangements. The law, passed in May 2025, aims to improve job...
Logicalis Research Reveals 9 Out of 10 Global CIOs Admit to “Learning on the Go” When It Comes to AI
Logicalis’ new research of over 1,000 CIOs shows 89% are "learning on the go" with AI, indicating adoption outpaces organisational readiness. Two‑thirds worry about an AI bubble, while 88% cite internal skill gaps, data issues and cultural resistance as major...
Verto Expands Business Accounts to Enable Seamless Payments From the US to Africa
Verto has launched Business Accounts that let US‑registered companies open a named USD account and move money to Africa with a dedicated cross‑border payment rail. The service offers instant currency conversion, multi‑currency holding, virtual cards and compliance support, targeting venture‑backed...
GMR Sports Brings Rugby Premier League Season 2 to Hyderabad in June 2026
GMR Sports and Rugby India have confirmed that the Rugby Premier League (RPL) Season 2 will be staged at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium from June 16‑28, 2026. The tournament will feature six franchise teams competing in the fast‑paced Rugby Sevens format, mixing top Indian...
AppLovin Announces Leadership Succession Plans and Appoints New Independent Chairperson
AppLovin disclosed a comprehensive leadership succession plan, appointing Craig Billings as independent chairperson of its board. CEO Adam Foroughi will stay in his role while senior executives are promoted from within, including Gio Ge moving into the chief technology officer position and...
Carbios Adjusts Longlaville Facility Launch Plans
Carbios is moving forward with its Longlaville chemical‑recycling plant, which will handle 50,000 tonnes of post‑consumer PET waste each year. The project’s €230 million (~$251 million) construction budget is anchored by €42.5 million ($49 million) of public funds, with the remainder expected from debt, French...
ISDA, AFME, ICMA and EBF Publish Paper on Proposals Relating to MIFIR PTT in the EC’s Market Integration and Supervision...
On April 7, ISDA, AFME, ICMA and the European Banking Federation released a joint paper commenting on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package, specifically the post‑trade transparency (PTT) provisions of MiFIR. The paper backs the EC’s proposal to remove...
Action Needed to Address Africa's Structural Challenges, Says AfDB
The African Development Bank’s new Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook reports that Africa grew 4.2% in 2025, beating the global average but still falling short of the 7% growth needed for structural transformation. Thirty‑two of 54 economies posted stronger growth, with...
Publishers Get a New Revenue Line as Brambles.ai and Shopnomix Bring AI Commerce Into Editorial Content
Brambles.ai and Shopnomix have partnered to embed conversational AI shopping directly into editorial content, allowing readers to discover and purchase products from over 50,000 brands without leaving the page. The integration combines Brambles.ai’s on‑page chat interface with Shopnomix’s product data,...
Bank of England: Interest Rate Hike Predictions Cool as Trader Sentiment Resets
Traders have sharply revised expectations for Bank of England policy, now pricing in only a single 25‑basis‑point rate hike after a cease‑fire between the US, Israel and Iran eased Middle‑East tensions. The two‑year gilt yield fell to 4.1%, down from...
Nearly a Third of UK Employers Don’t yet Have a Clear Picture of the Skills Their Organisation Will Need in...
UK employers are treating workforce planning as a strategic priority, with 59.7% rating it critical or high priority for 2026. The drive stems from goals like staffing stability, cost control, service continuity, talent shortages, and the need to prepare for...
KFC India Launches Crispy ShaWOWrma Wrap with New Campaign
KFC India has introduced the Crispy ShaWOWrma Wrap, a shawarma‑inspired chicken wrap, through a new advertising campaign starring actress Priyamani and influencer Ashlesha Thakur. The 30‑second film depicts a mother‑daughter exchange about when to eat, turning a hesitant "naa" into...
Why Smart Radio Sellers Chase Auto Dollars Outside Their Signal
Radio sales teams often limit themselves to the geographic reach of their signal, assuming listeners outside the coverage area are irrelevant. However, modern car buyers prioritize price and are willing to travel long distances, especially when online tools reveal better...
Are We Following Strategy Anymore? Or Are We Following Each Other?
Manisha Bhatia observes a cultural shift in the UAE where businesses are abandoning rigid marketing playbooks in favor of instinctive, empathy‑driven collaboration. Restaurants, platforms and large conglomerates such as Majid Al Futtaim, Talabat and Careem are actively lowering barriers and sharing resources...
Webinar: Iran Ceasefire – What Next for Markets and the Economy?
A two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran sparked a sharp drop in oil prices and a rally in risk assets, as traders anticipate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The pause in hostilities is expected to ease...
Saudi Player’s Takeover Bid Deadline for UK Oil & Gas Firm Gets Prolonged
Capricorn Energy, the UK‑listed former Cairn Energy, has secured an extension of the deadline for a potential all‑cash takeover by Saudi‑backed Alamadiyaf al‑Masiyyah, now pushing the final decision date to May 6, 2026. The board is still reviewing the Saudi affiliate’s funding...
Rémy Cointreau Launches Three-Year Plan to Revive Growth
French spirits group Rémy Cointreau unveiled a three‑year RC Forward plan aimed at restoring profitability, especially in its struggling Cognac division. The strategy emphasizes margin improvement, operational streamlining, and a new Prestige Division for premium brands like Louis XIII. CEO Franck Marilly said the...
National Insurance and Business Rate Hikes Double Fault for Queen’s Club Profits
Queen’s Club, host of the HSBC Championships, reported a 17.2% drop in profit before tax to £1.96 million (≈ $2.5 million) for the year ending 30 September 2025, down from £2.37 million (≈ $3.0 million) a year earlier. The decline was driven by higher business rates, increased...
Funding Dips, but Fundamentals Hold: European Tech Raises €7.5B in March
European tech funding in March 2026 slipped slightly, with 292 deals raising €7.5 bn (~$8.1 bn), down 1.4% in deal count and 3.8% in capital from February. The month saw 13 companies each attract over €100 m (~$108 m), while 26 deals kept terms undisclosed....
Adani Group Plans to Invest over ₹33,000 Crore for 3 Projects in Odisha
Adani Group announced a ₹33,081 crore ($4 bn) investment in Odisha to build a thermal power plant, a cement manufacturing unit, and a data centre. The thermal plant, costing about ₹30,181 crore ($3.6 bn), and the cement unit, at ₹2,100 crore ($250 m), will be located...
WiseTech CEO Zubin Appoo: Why Logistics Must Get Ahead of Major Events and Risk
WiseTech CEO Zubin Appoo warned that the March shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the Middle East war, exposed how quickly supply chains can be crippled by geopolitical events. He noted that vessel transits collapsed from over a...
Young New Yorkers Are Lining Up for Construction Apprenticeships
Young New Yorkers are lining up for union‑run construction apprenticeships as a response to a weak job market, soaring college costs, and fears that artificial intelligence will displace many entry‑level roles. Applicants gather hours before distribution, only to find 100...
Singtel Could Be the Real Winner as Mom-and-Pop Investors Land Surprise S$6,800 Windfall
Singtel is transferring about 615,000 Special Discounted Shares from a CPF‑trust arrangement into individual Central Depository (CDP) accounts, giving the median holder a cash windfall of S$6,800 (approximately $5,000 USD). The legacy structure, which barred direct communication with most retail...
IPL 2026: Amaron Develops Strategic Partnership with Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders
Amaron, the flagship battery brand of Amara Raja Energy, has signed a strategic partnership with the Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026. The deal centers on a subtle helmet‑sponsorship tied to Amaron’s new campaign, “The Long Game...
Department of Labor Issues FMLA Guidance in Recent Opinion Letters
The U.S. Department of Labor released opinion letters clarifying two key FMLA issues. First, travel time to and from qualifying medical appointments for an employee’s own serious health condition or a covered family member is counted as protected FMLA leave,...
'Closing Rituals' | The Art & Science of Successful Offboarding
Companies pour extensive resources into hiring and onboarding, yet often treat offboarding as an afterthought. Experts Alison Lucas and Lizzie Bentley Bowers argue that a structured exit process—mirroring onboarding rigor—preserves institutional knowledge, safeguards the employer brand, and reduces operational risk....
When Good Intentions Create Risk: What the EEOC’s Coca-Cola Case Means for HR Teams
The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against Coca‑Cola Beverages Northeast for running a fully paid, two‑day development event that was open only to female employees, alleging a Title VII violation. The case highlights how well‑intentioned diversity programs can unintentionally exclude protected...
Superdry & Co Picks Verde to Style New Online Strategy
Superdry & Co, fresh from a brand‑centric rebrand, has hired SEO specialist Verde Digital to revamp its digital marketing. Verde will lead technical SEO, on‑page optimisation and emerging AI‑driven search tactics, targeting non‑brand, category‑level queries. The agency’s audit revealed untapped...
Safe Evacuation of Ships, Seafarers From the Gulf a Priority
The International Maritime Organization and the International Chamber of Shipping welcomed a 14‑day U.S.–Iran cease‑fire, aiming to evacuate roughly 1,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Gulf after the Strait of Hormuz was closed in late February. IMO Secretary‑General...
Ray Dalio: Trump-Xi Meeting to Focus on Trade, Capital Flows
Hedge‑fund founder Ray Dalio said the upcoming Trump‑Xi summit in Beijing on May 14‑15 will prioritize trade and capital‑flow issues. He expressed optimism that the leaders will show empathy, which could calm bilateral tensions and reassure investors. Dalio noted the S&P 500...