A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet from March 31 to April 2 in a summit that could extend their year‑long trade truce. Chinese officials say the White House has provided no clear agenda, leaving Beijing unsure of Trump’s priorities. Meanwhile, U.S. business leaders report they have not been invited to accompany the president, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump’s diplomatic style. Upcoming talks between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice Premier He Lifeng may offer limited clues.
Seabridge Management Issued 2026 Assignments
Seabridge Gold’s board set 16 performance objectives for 2026, with a heavy focus on securing a partner for the KSM copper‑gold project. The 2025 report card was a D+, though the company met 88% of its targets, the missing KSM...
Does Your FM Organization Need Superstars?
Facility management leaders are re‑evaluating the practice of staffing teams exclusively with high‑performing "superstars." While McKinsey research shows star performers can outpace peers by 400% and bring traits like self‑motivation and time‑management, an all‑superstar model can stall long‑term growth as...
How To Build A ‘Feed-Only’ Performance Max Campaign
Google’s Performance Max continues to blend Search, YouTube, Display and Shopping, but its AI‑driven asset engine can dilute bottom‑funnel ROI. In 2026 marketers discovered a “feed‑only” configuration that strips away all manually added assets, forcing the algorithm to rely solely...
RA Capital, Forbion and Canaan Appear to Back Harbour's CTLA-4 Partner Solstice
RA Capital, Forbion, and Canaan have collectively invested in Solstice Therapeutics, the CTLA-4 antibody partner of Harbour Therapeutics. The funding round, reportedly a multi‑million dollar Series B, will support Solstice's pre‑clinical and early clinical programs. By backing Solstice, the investors...
Why Businesses Should Value Caregivers Now
Businesses are losing talent as more than 212,000 women left the U.S. workforce in early 2025, driven by return‑to‑office mandates and caregiving pressures. Research from Rutgers shows caregiving cultivates 18 skills that map onto 76.5% of the BLS’s core workplace...
The Ample Hills Couple Is Back, Again
Jackie Cuscuna and Brian Smith, the former Ample Hills founders, are opening a new chicken‑burger concept called Ramblin’ Chick in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. After two bankruptcies and a brief reacquisition of Ample Hills, they are pivoting to a smaller, profitability‑focused...
Lead Management: AI Automation with Impact
Zapier analyzed 10,000 AI‑powered workflows and found nearly one‑third designed for lead management. These Zaps automate capture, enrichment, routing, and follow‑up, using AI to extract data from unstructured sources and score prospects. The broader study also highlighted AI use in...
Publicis CEO: 'Competitors Living in a Dream' About AI Replacing People
Publicis marks its 100‑year anniversary as CEO Arthur Sadoun warned that rivals are “living in a dream” by assuming artificial intelligence can replace people. Sadoun argued that AI should be used to augment creative talent rather than eliminate jobs, criticizing...
Stanford Grads’ Tampon Startup Takes on Growing Market
Stanford‑engineered startup Sequel has launched a spiral‑shaped tampon that redirects fluid to the absorbent core, aiming to eliminate leaks for women athletes. The company secured over $8 million in venture funding and received FDA Class II clearance in 2023. Sequel’s product is...
A Financial Benefit that Matches Trump's $1K Investment in Kids
Acorns introduced an employer‑funded benefit that matches the U.S. Treasury’s $1,000 Trump Accounts newborn investment, giving participating employees a total of $2,000 per child. The program, slated for a July 2026 rollout, expands Acorns Early’s existing 1 % match up to $7,000...
Havas London Names Seamus Higgins as Chief Creative Officer
Havas London announced the appointment of Seamus Higgins as its new Chief Creative Officer, with the transition slated for later this month. Higgins joins the agency after more than two decades leading creative teams at major global firms. The move...
Valuation Discipline Key as AIF-Backed Firms Head for IPOs: SEBI Chief
SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warned that alternative investment funds must tighten valuation practices as a wave of AIF‑backed companies prepares for IPOs. He highlighted that weak or opaque pricing could distort price discovery and erode investor confidence when firms...
Flextirement: 5 Keys to Redesign Work to Honor Talent, Experience
Flextirement is a structured job‑sharing model that pairs retiring Baby Boomers with high‑potential caregivers, creating a phased‑retirement mentorship while re‑engaging part‑time talent. The arrangement splits a full‑time role into 15‑25 hour weekly commitments, preserving institutional knowledge and diversifying the leadership...
Eco Atlantic Augments Oil & Gas Portfolio with New Acquisition
Eco Atlantic has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of JHI Associates for approximately $52.3 million, issuing up to 96.3 million new common shares that could represent about 21.8% of its post‑transaction capital. The deal grants Eco a 35% working interest in...
US-Iran War Crimp LPG Supply, Hit Borosil’s Glass Production at Jaipur
Escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran have disrupted LPG shipments to India, prompting Oil Marketing Companies to issue a force‑majeure notice. Borosil Ltd, a major glass maker in Jaipur, said the shortage forced a temporary shutdown of...
Intranet Connections Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Growth Officer and Director of Sales
Intranet Connections announced two senior hires to fuel its next growth phase: Kal K. Sahota as Chief Growth Officer and David Daniel as Director of Sales. Sahota brings over two decades of SaaS and financial‑services leadership, while Daniel adds deep...
Drive Business Productivity Through Open Collaboration, AI and Document Creation
Businesses rely on office suites for over half of daily work, yet many solutions are proprietary, costly, and lock users into specific AI models. Open‑source alternatives like ONLYOFFICE offer on‑premises or cloud deployment, real‑time collaboration, and integration with 40 enterprise...
5 Essential Tools for Modern Business Growth Strategies
Modern businesses increasingly rely on five core technology categories to drive growth: customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, data analytics suites, project management tools, human‑resources solutions, and cloud computing services. Companies that optimize CRM usage report conversion rate lifts of up...
Burnout, Disengagement Rises Even Through Good Employee Health, Happiness at Work: Report
According to Sodexo’s Global Workplace Health Index, 48 percent of employees worldwide report burnout and only 21 percent feel engaged, costing an estimated $438 billion in lost productivity in 2024. Despite these challenges, 58 percent of Canadian workers rate their health as good or...
The Invisible Interview: How AI Is Reshaping Employer Brand
Generative AI now answers candidates’ first questions about a company, often before they view a careers page or read reviews. Over half of recent hires used AI tools during their job search, and AI draws its narratives from owned sites,...
Aquis and Eagle Labs Launch UK ‘IPO Academy’
Aquis Stock Exchange has teamed with Barclays Eagle Labs to launch a six‑month IPO Academy aimed at preparing UK scale‑ups for public listings. The programme offers investor access, funding advice, pitch support and governance mentoring to bridge the current dip...
Türkiye’s Textile Exports Hold Firm Despite Global Headwinds
Turkey’s textile and raw material exports generated $11.4 bn in 2025. This represents a modest 0.8 % decline from 2024, the smallest dip in a decade. The Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association (İTHİB) attributes the performance to resilient demand and...
Looking Back on Nike’s Evolution From Startup to Global Enterprise
Phil Knight recounts Nike’s journey from a Stanford entrepreneurship class and a partnership with coach Bill Bowerman to a global sports‑wear empire. He highlights early breakthroughs such as the waffle‑iron sole and the Onitsuka partnership that set the brand apart....
Over Half of Women Experience Promotion Burnout
Robert Walters’ March 2026 poll reveals that 54% of UK female professionals feel less motivated to pursue promotions than two years ago, coining the term “promotion burnout.” The data shows 81% perceive a disadvantage in promotion cycles and 38% believe...
Start-Ups Focus on UK for New Hiring
Deel’s State of Global Hiring report shows the United Kingdom now leads start‑ups in cross‑border recruitment, accounting for 12.2 % of hires among nearly 100 firms that raised over $100 million between 2020 and 2025. Canada follows closely at 11.9 %, while Germany,...
Large Series C Signals Scale-Up of China’s Laser Satellite Communications Sector
Shanghai‑based BlueStar Optical Domain announced a Series C round of roughly 500 million yuan ($72 million). The capital will fund a production‑line upgrade aimed at delivering 1,000 laser communication terminals annually by mid‑2026. The move positions BlueStar as a mass‑production supplier for China’s...
Entrepreneurs First Crowned a Unicorn Following $200m Fundraise
Entrepreneurs First raised $200 million, pushing its valuation to $1.3 billion and achieving unicorn status. The capital influx, backed by Reid Hoffman, Stripe founders, Eric Schmidt and Greylock, will fund the management company and expand its builder‑accelerator model. EF’s portfolio has surged...
Ontario Teachers’ Venture Growth Portfolio Posts 30 Percent Gains in 2025
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s Teachers Venture Growth (TVG) unit delivered a 30.2% return in 2025, far outpacing its 18.5% benchmark. The fair value of TVG’s net investments jumped to C$15.3 bn, up from C$10.4 bn a year earlier, as stakes in SpaceX,...
India Fast-Tracks Chinese Investment Approvals in Key Sectors
India announced a fast‑track approval process for Chinese investments in selected sectors, reducing clearance time to 60 days. The new rules apply to electronics, capital goods, solar cells and battery components, but require Indian residents to hold majority stakes. The...
Dark Clouds Over Hawai‘i Tourism: Congressman Ed Case Warns of Impact on Visa Waiver Travelers
U.S. Representative Ed Case warned that a pending Department of Homeland Security rule could force Visa Waiver Program travelers to disclose extensive personal data, including up to five years of social‑media history. The proposal targets ESTA applicants and aims to...
RecruitmentOps Launches Content Platform for Recruitment Operations Professionals
RecruitmentOps, founded by Saeed “Si” Bor, launched a content platform for recruitment operations professionals. The platform targets the operational backbone of agencies—systems, reporting, data, and technology selection. It debuts with three formats: the “I Did It Again” podcast, “In The...
PGIM India MF Allows only SIP in 3 Overseas Funds
PGIM India Mutual Fund has temporarily restricted investments in three of its overseas‑focused schemes to existing systematic investment plans (SIPs) only, halting both lump‑sum contributions and new SIP registrations. The affected vehicles are the Global Equity Opportunities Fund of Fund,...
Why ‘Bringing Your Whole Self to Work’ Is a Trap, Especially for Women
The “bring your whole self to work” mantra has become a popular shorthand for inclusion and psychological safety, yet its practical meaning remains vague. In reality, the concept often asks employees, especially women, to expose personal identities without corresponding structural...
AutoRek Debuts RegToolKit to Streamline Compliance
AutoRek has launched RegToolKit, a regulatory compliance platform that plugs into its existing reconciliation suite to help financial institutions map and evidence adherence to complex rules. The solution automatically refreshes rulebooks, links regulatory obligations to operational controls, and provides an...
Seedtag Launches Liz Agent, the Agentic AI Platform for Faster, Smarter Media Strategy
Seedtag unveiled Liz Agent, an agentic AI platform that fuses its proprietary Neuro‑Contextual intelligence with large language models to automate media planning and campaign activation. The conversational interface lets brands move from brief to execution in a single dialogue, delivering...
Is Khamenei’s Killing Narrowing the Shia-Sunni Divide in South Asia?
The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by U.S.-Israeli forces sparked widespread protests across South Asia. In India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, Sunni‑majority crowds marched alongside Shia groups, chanting against the United States and Israel. Organizers framed the strike...
Your Face Is Your Hospital ID Under Mount Sinai's New Clear Scanning Contract
Mount Sinai Health System has signed a system‑wide contract with Clear Secure to deploy facial‑recognition scanners across its seven hospitals and roughly 400 outpatient clinics, serving about five million patient visits annually. The technology, already used in airports and major...
Albanian-Finnish Startup Bliss Raises €232.4k to Build “AI that Understands the Cultural Layer of Mental Health”
Albanian‑Finnish startup Bliss secured €232.4k in angel funding to build culturally intelligent AI for mental health therapy. The capital, led by Keiretsu Forum, Finest Love VC and Plug and Play, will fund the launch of therapist‑trained digital companions and expansion...
Big Interview | People Director, Browne Jacobson - 'A Five Year Career Break Landed Me a Top Role'
Shelley Sutton, originally a marine biology graduate, pivoted to recruitment and rose to Chief People Officer at Browne Jacobson. After a five‑year career break to focus on parenting, she returned to the legal sector as an HR Business Partner, leveraging...
My Journey From Corporate HR to Service Provider
A former corporate HR leader transitioned to a vendor role at Collective Health, using his experience to champion simpler, more transparent employee benefits. He highlights how clear communication and programs like sabbaticals drive employee satisfaction and retention. The shift provides...
The Wisdom of Europe’s “Great Capitulation”
The European Union accepted an asymmetrical trade deal with the United States, lowering its residual tariffs while the US maintains high reciprocal tariffs. The arrangement prevents a retaliatory trade war and keeps European import costs modest. Analysts argue the deal...
HowNow ‘Excels’ on the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems
HowNow has been named a Core Challenger on the 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ for Learning Systems, marking its third straight year in this tier. The analyst firm rates the vendor’s trajectory as “Excelling,” reflecting heightened innovation and market performance. HowNow also...
Brand Deals Explained: How Influencers Work With Brands and Secure Deals
The article breaks down how influencers partner with brands, outlining the steps from outreach to contract signing. It highlights the role of audience metrics, platform intermediaries, and legal considerations in shaping deal structures. Examples illustrate typical compensation models, including flat...
Fortifying Your Compliance Strategy: Decoding AML Risk Assessment Methodology
The article outlines how anti‑money laundering (AML) risk assessment has become a cornerstone of compliance, detailing its methodology, regulatory mandates, and core elements such as customer, geographic, product and transaction risk factors. It explains the BSA/AML framework, the role of...
CRED Gets RBI’s Final Nod To Operate As Payment Aggregator
Fintech unicorn CRED has received the Reserve Bank of India's final payment aggregator licence, allowing it to onboard merchants, collect payments and manage settlements directly. The approval builds on its in‑principle nod from April 2024 and adds to its suite...
SiriusXM Clears Debt Wall Despite Tender Offer Falling Short
SiriusXM completed a two‑step refinancing that fully retired its $1 billion of 3.125% senior notes due 2026. The tender offer attracted only $498.9 million, leaving $501.1 million of bonds unredeemed. To satisfy those holders, the company deposited U.S. Treasuries with a trustee, effectively...
UGC Creators: What They Are, How They Work, and Where Brands Find Them
User‑generated content (UGC) creators are emerging as a core pillar of modern advertising, delivering authentic, peer‑driven narratives that resonate with consumers. Brands increasingly tap these creators through dedicated marketplaces and social platforms, leveraging their niche expertise to produce video ads,...
Most Important Hotel KPIs in 2026
Hotel operators must modernise their KPI frameworks to stay competitive in 2026. Traditional metrics such as guest satisfaction, revenue management and operational efficiency remain core, while sustainability, digital engagement and employee retention are emerging as critical indicators. Advanced technology—cloud‑based PMS,...
Private Credit Boom Faces Its First Major Stress Test
The $1.8 trillion private‑credit market is undergoing its first major stress test as redemption requests surge and loan values are being marked down. Major funds such as Cliffwater, BlackRock and Blackstone have faced withdrawal pressures exceeding their caps, while JPMorgan is...