The burdens of informal leadership
Ambitious employees in informal leadership roles can get burned out when they don't receive support from their bosses, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management......»»
Crises like pandemics or financial crashes could stall progress on gender diversity in boardrooms
Forget shattering the glass ceiling—a new research study published in The Leadership Quarterly warns that crises like the recent COVID-19 pandemic or a global financial crash could slam the brakes on progress toward improving gender diversity in bo.....»»
Vroom CEO: ‘Gut-wrenching" decision to end online used-car business
When a search to secure more capital was unsuccessful, Vroom's senior leadership called it: The company would stop buying and selling used vehicles online as soon as possible......»»
CEOs" human concern translates into higher stock price, says study
Compassionate leadership has tangible benefits: CEOs' expressions of empathy correlate with positive stock performance, a study led by the University of Zurich shows. The researchers analyzed data from conference calls between CEOs and financial anal.....»»
Apple employees urge management to act on Gaza conflict
A group of Apple employees are urging Apple's leadership to do more for the Palestinian community, accusing the iPhone maker of punishing workers for taking a public stance on the Gaza conflict.Palestine flag [Pexels/Seyma D.]Apple CEO Tim Cook and o.....»»
Leadership transparency alone doesn"t guarantee employees will speak up in the workplace
Leaders are often encouraged to be open, authentic and vulnerable at work. Employees are similarly told their voices matter in the workplace and to speak up when they need to. But, being open and honest at work is not always as straightforward as the.....»»
Why do identical informal businesses set up side by side? It"s a survival tactic: Kenya study
The population on the African continent will have nearly doubled by 2050, according to UN projections. About 800 million more young Africans will enter the job market by then. Combine this forecast with the high youth unemployment rate in many Africa.....»»
War survey: 83% of Israeli NGOs impacted, mixed responses to government aid, surge in foreign support
A survey conducted at the Hebrew University by Prof. Michal Almog-Bar, head of the Institute for the Study of Civil Society and Philanthropy, in collaboration with Civil Leadership, the umbrella organization of nonprofit organizations in Israel, anal.....»»
Networking: An opportunity or an obstacle for women?
Networking can help to build and improve informal working relationships. When done right, it can be a mutually beneficial exchange among individuals or groups, often leading to new opportunities or even promotions, making it a fundamental ingredient.....»»
Continental flags cost burdens in 2024 amid overhaul of auto unit
While its auto unit has fallen behind rivals, Continental's businesses making tires and industrial hoses are performing well......»»
Are women CEOs more risk-averse than men? Not necessarily, study shows
According to a commonly held assumption, women CEOs are more risk-averse than their male counterparts. Some studies have even demonstrated that women in top leadership roles are less likely than men to engage in acquisitions......»»
Week in review: LockBit leak site is back online, NIST updates its Cybersecurity Framework
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Overcoming the pressures of cybersecurity startup leadership In this Help Net Security interview, Kunal Agarwal, CEO at Dope Security, offers a look.....»»
Apple exec Dan Riccio nearing retirement after 25 years
Former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio is said to be "nearing retirement" after over 25 years at Apple.The Apple Vision Pro project is said to have been completed under Riccio's leadership. In 2021, it was reported that he ga.....»»
After a decade of stops and starts, Apple kills its electric car project
Report claims Apple leadership worried profit margins simply wouldn't be there. Enlarge / Apple's global headquarters in Cupertino, California. (credit: Sam Hall/Bloomberg via Getty Images) After 10 years of development,.....»»
Overcoming the pressures of cybersecurity startup leadership
In this Help Net Security interview, Kunal Agarwal, CEO at Dope Security, offers a look into the CEO’s leadership philosophy, the process of building a high-caliber team, and the unique challenges of navigating a startup in the tech industry. D.....»»
Apple doesn"t care about games, long-time Apple Arcade developers say
Game developers are expressing frustration about Apple Arcade, as payments plummet and projects get axed by Apple's leadership.Apple ArcadeAs an all-you-can-eat model, Apple Arcade offers developers a way to create games without relying on players op.....»»
Apple TV+ "Foundation" leadership rocked after budget drama
A new report claims that the show runner of Apple TV+ epic "Foundation" is shifting duties after some behind-the-scenes drama about production and budget cuts.Foundation poster (Source: Apple TV+)It's not clear exactly what's going on, beyond some is.....»»
NADA names new advocacy staff leaders
The National Automobile Dealers Association has created a new leadership position, with many executives changing positions......»»
Apple changing the leadership of its audio team ahead of major updates to AirPods
Although the iPhone is Apple’s flagship product, accessories such as AirPods have become extremely important to the company in recent years. And as Apple works on new products in this segment, it has now changed the leadership of its team responsib.....»»
Apple"s audio department leadership is getting shuffled
An executive departure has prompted Apple to swap leadership roles for the team responsible for audio features on Apple hardware.Apple ParkGary Geaves, the Vice President in charge of acoustics, has stepped down from his role. He held the position si.....»»
Researchers find worsening distress among Latinos in the United States
Changes to the social and political landscape between 2011 and 2018, with dramatic events such as DACA rule changes, new presidential leadership, immigration bills and more, have left one major threat looming—deportation......»»