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.....»»
How do financial incentives for CEOs affect business outcomes? Bonuses have minimal effect, stock options have none
Financial incentives for chief executive officers (CEOs) are thought to motivate them to lead their company toward achieving important business objectives. In the first systematic review of all research on CEO incentives, researchers assessed the pre.....»»
Q&A: Meaningful social interactions are the only "cure" for loneliness
'Tis the season for friends and family, which could be crucial for combating loneliness, but one Western researcher says we should strive to maintain social connections at all times of the year......»»
AI companion robot helps some seniors fight loneliness, but others hate it
There's limited evidence for health benefits so far; early work suggests no one-size-fits-all. Enlarge / ElliQ, an AI companion robot from Intuition Robotics. (credit: ElliQ) Some seniors in New York are successfully com.....»»
The real research behind the wild rumors about OpenAI’s Q* project
OpenAI hasn't said what Q* is, but it has revealed plenty of clues. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) On November 22, a few days after OpenAI fired (and then re-hired) CEO Sam Altman, The Information report.....»»
Study finds your profile picture plays a significant role in whether you get hired
A study has found that your online profile picture may play a key role in whether you get hired. The study also found that if your profile photo suggests you "look the part," those hiring you as an employee or freelancer may be more likely to give th.....»»
Brave new workplace: The future of hybrid working
Are the CEOs of the world right in predicting that workers will be back in the office full-time by 2026? Not according to UNSW Sydney researcher Iva Durakovic......»»
OpenAI storm continues as Microsoft may not have hired Altman after all
Not so fast, Microsoft: After OpenAI fired co-founder Sam Altman, Microsoft may or may not have hired him, and he may or may not be headed back to OpenAI. Here's what's happened so far.ChatGPTSo AI really is threatening people's jobs. Sam Altman is.....»»
Oura poaches Apple Health executive as its CEO teases rapid expansion ‘into the health-care world’
Leading connected smart ring company, Oura, has hired Apple’s Health executive Jason Oberfest as head of Oura’s clinical strategy and healthcare work. The move from Oura is a part of its expanding network of partners, as reported by Bloomberg......»»
OpenAI drama: Sam Altman suddenly fired; three CEOs in one weekend [U]
While not exactly our normal beat, it’s hard to ignore the biggest tech news of the day: the OpenAI drama which saw CEO Sam Altman abruptly fired from the ChatGPT developer. This happened without notice, and for reasons we can guess but which were.....»»
OpenAI is imploding as staff rebel over shock firing of CEO
OpenAI gave investors a single minute's advance warning that it was firing co-founder Sam Altman, and now as it goes through three CEOs in four days, and maybe the board of directors too, Microsoft is snapping up everyone it can.ChatGPTSo AI really i.....»»
The name game: CEOs with favorable surnames found to receive higher pay
Research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) shows that the 'favorability' of a CEO's surname plays a major role in determining their job security and can increase their total compensation by as much as 4.9%......»»
Board of GM"s Cruise hires law firm to review regulatory responses
Cruise's board has hired law firm Quinn Emanuel to review Cruise management's responses to regulators investigating the Oct. 2 accident, and technology consultancy Exponent to review Cruise's technology......»»
Wokewashing undermines the credibility of CEO sociopolitical communications: Study
CEOs are increasingly participating in sociopolitical debates. However, their efforts can be ineffective, or even backfire, if consumers view the statements as unauthentic, according to a new international study......»»
Are retrospective adjustments to sustainability reports helping CEOs score a bonus?
A lack of clarity around sustainability reporting is allowing ASX-listed companies to retrospectively alter figures, ensuring CEO bonus pay tied to these metrics is realized, new research suggests......»»
Nonprofit hospitals skimp on charity while CEOs reap millions, report finds
Nonprofit hospitals got $28 billion in tax breaks—which made up 44% of their net income. Enlarge / The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (credit: Getty | Bobby Bank) Nonprofit hosp.....»»
Bank CEOs set the tone from the top when it comes to risky behavior, new research suggests
Metro Bank positioned itself as "a fresh start to banking" when it launched in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. It was set up in 2010 as a challenger to the "big five" banks dominating the UK market post-crisis: HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds, Ba.....»»
Underappreciation of LGBT executives creates investment opportunity, says study
Academics from Northumbria University have uncovered an "extreme underappreciation" of firms with CEOs who are openly gay, lesbian, trans or bisexual—and they say it's driven by discrimination......»»
New TrueCar CFO is Oliver Foley
TrueCar has hired Oliver Foley as its CFO continuing its leadership shuffle. He starts Oct. 30......»»
Value of experienced CEO fades when working in regions vulnerable to corruption, political instability
Apparently, experience is not always a good thing. In fact, for CEOs of small and medium-sized enterprises, it can eventually prove to be a liability......»»
Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses
Loneliness is a much discussed social issue, but it is rarely considered to be a workplace problem that needs to be managed like other health issues at work......»»