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......»»
Investigating restrictions in the workplace that keep women from top positions in Japan and South Korea
In recent decades, women in Japan and South Korea have been catching up in terms of educational achievements and economic activity. Yet the number of women in leadership positions is still lagging behind. Ph.D. candidate Yorum Beekman investigated wh.....»»
Inclusive leadership could be a game-changer for business
Employee retention is a key focus for corporations globally, and new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that leadership style could have a noticeable impact on an employee's working experience......»»
Female ex-exec told she lacked “docility and meekness” sues TikTok
TikTok accused of age, sex discrimination in suit blaming Chinese leadership. Enlarge (credit: ROSLAN RAHMAN / Contributor | AFP) One of TikTok's senior-most female executives, Katie Ellen Puris, is suing TikTok and its.....»»
Problematic "zombie leadership" lives on in many cases
Outdated perceptions of leadership persist across society despite being repeatedly debunked, University of Queensland research has found......»»
Delinea appoints Kate Reed as CMO
Delinea announced that Kate Reed has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With more than two decades of experience in technology and cybersecurity, Reed assumes leadership of all marketing functions and initiatives and will play a piv.....»»
Norway"s deep-sea exploitation could put it in environmental and legal murky waters
Norway has a reputation for environmental leadership, from championing international biodiversity policies to its wilderness protection and ambitious biodiversity regulations......»»
Exploring Reddit’s third-party app environment 7 months after the APIcalypse
Apollo dev: "I don’t believe Reddit’s leadership... cares about developers anymore." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Last year, Reddit sparked massive controversy when it dramatically changed the prices and rules associated.....»»
GM"s Cruise robotaxi unit faces U.S. probes over dragging incident, vows reforms
Cruise said a report it commissioned from law firm Quinn Emanuel found that the evidence did not establish Cruise leadership or employees "sought to intentionally mislead or hide from regulators the details.".....»»
Female leadership key to community "saving itself" in unprecedented trauma, says report
As the two-year anniversary of the devastating Northern Rivers' flooding looms, a report has shown the female-led response to the trauma prevailed where authorities failed......»»
Why family businesses get more from women leaders
Family businesses account for more than 70 percent of global GDP, and survey data shows that they are much friendlier to female leadership: up to 55 percent have at least one woman on their board and 70 percent are considering a woman for their next.....»»
A Mountain of Used Clothes Appeared in Chile’s Desert. Then It Went Up in Flames
The fashion industry has created a sprawling informal disposal network across the world—that brings with it money, conflict, and environmental destruction......»»
Hainan"s quest for pristine air: Charting a course to global air quality leadership by 2035
Air pollution significantly impacts human health. Hainan Province in China aims to achieve world-leading ambient air quality by 2035, despite already having relatively good air quality in China. The existing Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) offer.....»»
Canada"s Nature Agreement underscores the need for true reconciliation with Indigenous nations
In late 2023, the federal government, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council signed a $1 billion Nature Agreement to protect 30% of B.C.'s lands by 2030......»»
When newspapers close, nonprofit executive salaries go up. Way up
Local newspapers are key to keeping residents informed about civic affairs, and the threat of negative media coverage keeps nonprofit leadership salaries in check, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research......»»
In coastal communities, sea level rise may leave some isolated
Amid the threat of dramatic sea level rise, coastal communities face unprecedented dangers, but a new study reveals that as flooding intensifies, disadvantaged populations will be the ones to experience some of the most severe burdens of climate chan.....»»
"Rights of nature" are being recognized overseas. In Australia, local leadership gives cause for optimism
As each day passes, the need to protect Australia's environment grows more urgent. As noted in the most recent State of Environment Report in 2021, we are increasingly turning to "measures of last resort" to prevent species extinctions and the collap.....»»
How to start a successful innovation ecosystem
The emergence of informal voluntary organizations capable of triggering "coopetition" where sheer competition and poor resource management prevailed, can be the key to tackling the hurdles that prevent the establishment of an innovation ecosystem, ac.....»»
GM"s Cruise fires 9 leaders amid ongoing self-driving investigation
New President Craig Glidden writes "new leadership is necessary" amid purge......»»
GM ditching Apple CarPlay is about money, not safety
General Motors leadership continues to poorly justify why Apple CarPlay has been abandoned, with driver safety being the latest excuse, rather than just admitting it's harvesting and monetizing user data.GM doesn't want CarPlayAccording to a report f.....»»
Study: Women-led groups were key to food security during COVID-19 in India
In March of 2020, India's government announced a strict lockdown with just four hours notice, including a ban on the informal and traditional food outlets that 80 to 90 percent of Indians rely on for their main source of food......»»