News•Mar 10, 2026
KPMG Has a New Way of Pushing Staff to Make Breakthroughs Using AI — Handing Out Cash Prizes
KPMG has introduced the AI Spark Innovation awards, a cash‑prize program that pays consultants more than the firm’s typical year‑end bonuses for breakthrough AI projects. The initiative, open to staff below the director level, will recognize ideas that generate client value or internal efficiencies and will distribute awards quarterly after a pilot in early 2026. By earmarking a flexible budget and allowing overspend on high‑impact concepts, KPMG hopes to accelerate its shift toward an AI‑first culture. The first tranche of prizes is slated for the next quarter.
By Business Insider — Markets
News•Mar 10, 2026
Tech Employees Are Losing Confidence Faster than Workers in Any Other Sector
Glassdoor’s Employee Confidence Index shows tech workers’ optimism slipping sharply, with confidence dropping 7.1 percentage points year‑over‑year to just 44.3% in February. The sector now records the steepest decline among all industries, trailing behind broader market improvements. Despite booming AI...
By Business Insider — Markets
News•Mar 10, 2026
Oil Surged Past $100 Before Coming Back to Earth. Wall Street Is Bracing for What Comes Next.
Oil prices surged past the $100‑a‑barrel benchmark over the weekend as tensions escalated in Iran, prompting panic across markets. G7 nations quickly pledged to tap strategic reserves and President Trump’s reassurance helped pull prices back, allowing major indexes to close...
By Business Insider — Markets