The loneliness of the CEOs hired from outside
A third of the new CEOs are hired outside the company despite the fact that on average their performance is lower than those who reach the top by internal promotion. A study shows that the reasons are to be found in the misalignment between the backg.....»»
Tata ropes in fomer Intel Foundry Service president for OSAT business
As Tata is looking to build its OSAT business and precision electronics manufacturing amid India's aspiration to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem, the Indian conglomerate has hired Randhir Thakur, former head of Intel Foundry Services, to.....»»
Top N.A. purchasing, supplier executives to speak at supply chain roundtable on June 12
Three top North American purchasing executives and two top supplier CEOs are scheduled to speak during a June 12 roundtable discussion as part of the 2023 Automotive Golf Classic in suburban Detroit......»»
When SEC is challenged, CEOs notice
In 2005, Siebel Systems, Inc., a California software company, challenged an enforcement action taken by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) that found the business had violated the Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD)—a regulation implemented.....»»
Tim Cook"s whirlwind China tour continues with "Genshin Impact" dev visit
Apple CEO Tim Cook is continuing his tour of China and has now met the "phenomenal team" behind hit game and previous Apple Design Award winner "Genshin Impact."Tim Cook in Shanghai (Source: Weibo)Cook was one of the few US CEOs to attend the revived.....»»
Tim Cook among few US CEOs attending China business summit
The China Development Forum has returned post-COVID, but other than Apple, notable US companies are either sending relatively minor executives, or boycotting the event entirely.Tim Cook at the Summit in 2019Tim Cook is a regular attendee of the Forum.....»»
Local supply of managerial skills can impact firm performance
If you think that the executive labor market is a global one, you're not alone. After all, it's pretty common to read about top managers being hired to steer the fate of far-away companies. However, recent research by Julien Sauvagnat (Bocconi Depart.....»»
How a tiny social media break can give you surprisingly big health benefits
According to a remarkable research courtesy of Swansea University, cutting down on social media can fix health, immune function, loneliness, and depression......»»
Research shows success of working from home depends on company health
While more businesses continue to shift to remote work, some well-known CEOs remain steadfast against the movement. Naresh Khatri, an associate professor of health management and informatics in the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri, sa.....»»
Atlassian is the latest tech firm to axe jobs
Despite “massive opportunities” ahead, Atlassian’s co-CEOs and board have agreed to cut 5% of its headcount......»»
Interviews with journalists can seem daunting—but new research shows 80% of subjects report a positive experience
"Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensible. He is a kind of confidence man, preying on people's vanity, ignorance, or loneliness, gaining their trust, and.....»»
Apple adds another exec to its growing Apple TV+ advertising team
Apple is continuing to expand the advertising team surrounding Apple TV+. The Information reports today that Apple has hired Lauren Fry, a long-time ad sales executive, to “help build a video advertising business” for Apple TV+. more… The pos.....»»
Apple"s new hire will help build video ad business for Apple TV+
Apple has recently hired an ad executive for Apple TV+ as the company is considering moving into the video advertising business.Apple TV+ might get adsA new report from The Information reveals that the company hired Lauren Fry, an advertising executi.....»»
Cybersecurity layoffs in 2023: What to expect?
The economic downturn predicted for 2023 will lead to layoffs but cybersecurity workers will be least affected, says the latest (ISC)² report. Also, as soon as things get better, they will likely be the first ones to get (re)hired. Execs have realiz.....»»
Lonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows
Those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness......»»
Week in review: Microsoft, Apple patch exploited zero-days, tips for getting hired in cybersecurity
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Combining identity and security strategies to mitigate risks The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral.....»»
House Judiciary subpoenas Tim Cook & rest of big tech about alleged collusion
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has subpoenaed Big Tech executives to try to discover if they colluded to suppress free speech.Apple CEO Tim CookThe Committee is seeking documents and commucations from the CEOs of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple,.....»»
Get hired in cybersecurity: Expert tips for job seekers
The dire shortage of information security experts has left organizations struggling to keep up with the growing demand for their skills. Still, getting a job in cybersecurity tends to take time and effort. In this Help Net Security interview, Joseph.....»»
Apple splits HR and retail lead duties with new hire
Carol Surface joins Apple as the company's first Chief People Officer, taking over human resources responsibilities from the current head of retail, Deirdre O'Brien.Apple hires new head of HRApple hired Deirdre O'Brien in 2019 to take over people and.....»»
Why loneliness is both an individual thing and a shared result of the cities we create
If you're feeling lonely, you're not alone. Loneliness is an increasingly common experience, and it can have severe consequences. People who feel lonely are at higher risk of serious health issues, including heart disease, immune deficiency and depre.....»»
Study finds that choosing a lucky CEO means bad luck for the hiring company
Seneca, the Roman stoic philosopher, wrote that "luck does not exist." Modern managerial studies take the liberty of disagreeing. Luck exists in the form of events that are beyond the control of CEOs and firms alike. Movements in oil prices and the b.....»»