GoTo Foods CEO Declares Rebranding a Success
GoTo Foods CEO Omer Gajial announced that the two‑year rebranding from Focus Brands has delivered strong results, unifying seven restaurant concepts under a single digital infrastructure. The shared omnichannel platform has nearly tripled system‑wide digital sales since 2019 and added more than 4 million loyalty members. Franchise growth is robust, with commitments for over 1,400 new locations in 2025. The company plans to deepen AI‑driven personalization in 2026 to further boost efficiency and customer experience.
How 1 Leadership Advisory Firm Measures a Potential CEO’s Agility
In a climate where 70 percent of CEOs cite high disruption, boards are shifting focus from résumé credentials to executive agility. Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) uses its 26‑year‑old Leadership Portrait to quantify traits such as curiosity, resilience, and social intelligence, adding...
Gartner Warns CMOs Against Using Agency AI Platforms
Gartner warns that up to half of agency‑built AI platforms could become obsolete within three years as open‑source solutions gain dominance. The firm predicts open‑source AI will support more than 75% of business deployments by 2028, offering greater customization and...
Former Storyville Boss Mandy Chang Becomes First CEO Of Documentary Film Council
Mandy Chang, former head of BBC Storyville and senior executive at Fremantle, has been appointed the first chief executive of the UK Documentary Film Council (DFC). The council, launched in 2023 as a member‑owned body, is entering a critical growth...
Your AI Isn’t Failing. Your Org Just Can’t Absorb It
A Wall Street Journal survey revealed a 38‑point gap between executives, who claim AI saves eight or more hours weekly, and front‑line workers, who report less than two hours of benefit. A National Bureau of Economic Research study of 6,000...
Iran Conflict Disrupts Agricultural Commodity Flows; South American Soymeal Washouts Reported
The Iran‑Israel‑US conflict has forced the cancellation of several South American soymeal and soybean cargoes destined for Iran, prompting exporters to consider washouts or rerouting. Soymeal premiums are under pressure as freight rates spike, especially on Atlantic routes, while Brazil’s...
At Target, the Only Wrong Move Is Opting Out
Target’s senior product leader Kunal Banerjee says AI is an execution accelerator, not a strategic disruptor, and its impact depends on existing planning discipline. He notes that content‑creation teams have realized strong efficiency and cost gains, while design teams see...
Meet the… CEO
Imagine’s CEO describes a day without a set routine, shifting between urgent operational issues and multi‑year strategic projects. He emphasizes that his work revolves around three pillars—communication with customers and partners, internal and external leadership, and coaching the organization toward...
Picnic Launches ‘Quality Video’ to Bring Transparency to Open-Web Video Buying
Picnic has launched Quality Video, an extension of its PIQ platform that evaluates open‑web video inventory based on real‑time behavior rather than static DSP labels. The solution measures signals such as pause on scroll, simultaneous playback, auto‑play and audio settings,...
Quarter of Workers Planning Job Change This Year
A recent Ciphr poll of 2,000 UK employees finds 24% intend to change jobs within the year. Job‑hopping is strongest among workers under 45, with 32% of those under 34 and 30% of 35‑44‑year‑olds looking elsewhere. The top drivers are...
Partou Revamps Long Service Award to Celebrate Shared Success
Partou, the UK arm of the Netherlands' largest childcare group, announced a revamp of its long‑service award programme on March 9, 2026. The new scheme replaces the previous five‑year voucher model with recognitions at one, two, three and four years of tenure,...
Winning an Exit: What Business Owners Can Learn From Meta's Billion-Dollar Manus Deal
Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus sparked criticism for overpaying, yet the deal highlights how strategic buyers can justify premium prices. The article argues that relying on comparable‑company analysis often undervalues a business’s future integration potential. It urges...
WIZZ AIR MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH TEN ALL-FEMALE FLIGHTS ACROSS EUROPE
Wizz Air celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 by operating ten all‑female flights across ten European markets, involving 70 female pilots and cabin crew. The initiative marks the airline’s fifth consecutive year of all‑female flights, underscoring its commitment to gender diversity....
HDFC Life Insurance Names Vijay Vaidyanathan as CHRO
HDFC Life Insurance has appointed veteran executive Vijay Vaidyanathan as its chief human resources officer, effective April 1, 2026. Vaidyanathan, who joined the insurer in 2001, brings more than two decades of experience across sales, bancassurance, and talent management, most...
Ethics: My Board Chair’s Behavior Is Stressing Everyone. What Should I Say to Her?
An executive director at a young nonprofit reports that the newly appointed board chair repeatedly has emotional breakdowns, creating tension among board members. The chair’s recent outburst during a meeting highlighted a perceived power struggle and prompted a request for...
European NATO Nations Reduce Reliance on US Arms Imports: SIPRI Data
European NATO members reduced the United States' share of major arms imports to 58% in the 2021‑2025 period, down from 64% in the previous five years. The decline coincides with a three‑fold increase in overall European defense spending after Russia’s...
Nano Interactive Launches NanoQ Agentic Media Planner Built to Transform Programmatic Planning
Nano Interactive unveiled NanoQ, an agentic AI media planner that automates audience creation and activation. Built on the company’s intent data and the continuously refreshed Intent Library, NanoQ translates natural‑language briefs into custom and off‑the‑shelf segments. In internal tests the...
Eurozone March Sentix Investor Confidence -3.1 vs -5.0 Expected
Eurozone Sentix investor confidence slipped to -3.1 in March, missing the -5.0 forecast but confirming a sharp reversal from the prior 4.2 reading. The expectations index collapsed to 3.5 from 15.8, while the current‑situation gauge fell to -9.5. The decline...
HIG Details Pipeline for Industrial Maintenance Biz Coriant; EQT, Ambienta in Water Treatment Deals
H.I.G. Capital disclosed a pipeline of investments targeting industrial‑maintenance specialist Coriant, signaling a strategic push into high‑margin service assets. Private‑equity firms EQT and Ambienta announced separate acquisitions in the water‑treatment sector, expanding their environmental‑services portfolios. Gurpreet Manku, CEO of Level 20,...
KKR Mulls Exit From Data Centre Cooling Specialist CoolIT
KKR is weighing a multibillion‑dollar sale of CoolIT Systems, a data‑centre liquid‑cooling specialist that it bought for roughly $270 million in 2023. The potential transaction could value the company at over $3 billion, reflecting the rapid shift of CoolIT from gaming‑PC cooling...
EU Buys 100% of Russian Arctic LNG Just 9 Months Before Planned Gas Ban
In February 2026 the European Union purchased every cargo from Russia’s Yamal LNG project, amounting to 1.54 million tonnes across 21 shipments, the first full‑yearly capture since 2018. The purchases came just nine months before the EU’s scheduled ban on Russian...
Female Business Leaders Admit Workplace Discrimination Is Still Widespread
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...
Novobanco Partners Feedzai to Modernise AML and Fraud
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 Acquires South Africa-Based Parts Provider Eventspec Proprietary Limited
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....
3 Stocks Sending a Strong Signal With Massive Buybacks
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 Surge Past Rs 50k Crore Amidst US Tariff Challenges
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 Names Ben Coles as Chairman
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...
Why Legacy Matters in Business: Lessons From Itzhak Ezratti for Today’s Leaders
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...
The Empathy Deficit: The Mistake Most Founders Make with AI
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...
I'm the CEO of Klaviyo. I Run on a 'Creator-Type' Schedule and Love Diet Coke and Country Music.
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 Pro Insider: What Happened to Aid Jobs in 2025?
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...
Indigenous Knowledge Innovation Platform Launched to Support Inclusive Bioeconomy Growth
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...
Salary Negotiation Strategies From Everyday Experts
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...
Policy Paper: HM Treasury Market Engagement Group
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...
BIC: Disclosure Of Trading In Own Shares For February 2026
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...
BIC: Disclosure of Total Number of Voting Rights and Number of Shares Forming the Capital as of February 28, 2026
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...
For a Country that Owns Ethiopia Airlines, EAC Is but a Sick Joke
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...
How to Speed up Hiring Team Feedback and Reduce Time-to-Hire
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...
Even With Accommodations, Essential Functions Are Required Under ADA
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...
This Overlooked Instagram Feature Might Be the Most Powerful Tool in Your Marketing Stack
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...
Wayfair Launches Loyalty Program in Canada
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...
‘Physically Demanding’ | First Bus to Offer Staff Paid Leave for IVF Treatments
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...
How a Temp Agency Helps Businesses Stay Flexible and Productive
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 New GDP Series to Dig Deeper Into District Economies
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...
What Employment Lawyers Actually Do
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...
Rand Under Severe Pressure
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...
Change Programmes | How to Shift From 'Random Acts of Wellness' To a Structured Wellbeing Strategy
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...
Nashville Appoints Shawn Smith as CIO
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 Owner Eyes Broadband Deals to Take on BT Openreach
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...
ORF Director General Weißmann Resigns After Allegations
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...