Getting your first promotion into management is a remarkable achievement in your career. However, a recent study conducted by McKinsey & Co. and Lean In reveals a significant lack of equal opportunities for certain demographics. Specifically, the study indicates that women, especially women of color, are the least likely to be promoted from entry-level to …
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free: Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, handpicks her favorite stories each week in this exclusive newsletter. Discover the Hidden Gems of Rome at Maalot Roma During my recent visit to Rome, I couldn’t resist taking a leisurely stroll to the Trevi Fountain, a timeless tradition for any visitor. Even …
Methodology This is the 23rd edition of the FT’s annual ranking of the world’s top 100 executive MBA programmes for senior working managers. Participation in the ranking is voluntary and at the business school’s request. EMBA programmes must meet certain criteria to be eligible. First, the school must be accredited by either the US’s Association …
Participants in executive MBA programs are taught to think globally, learn, and travel. However, while international residencies take those in the Darden School of Business EMBA program to far-flung locations like China, Estonia, Ghana, and Cuba, one elective course keeps them grounded. This course provides them with a close-up view of social issues in their …
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. If demand for the Masters in Business Administration is being weakened by the appeal of more junior Masters in Management and even bachelor degrees, it is also facing fresh competition from above: from the Executive …
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Airlines myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. An odd thing happened on my way back to London last weekend, when I got to the security line at Milan’s Malpensa airport. I was going through the usual palaver of fishing out my laptop and …
What trades like a stock, performs like a mutual fund, and has taken financial markets by storm over the past 15 years? The answer is the exchange-traded fund, or ETF, a basket of securities that tracks an index or an industry. How to Maximize Your Winter Travel Budget | Your Wallet It’s all part of …
Construction Workers in Qatar Sue US Firm for Human Trafficking and Labor Exploitation Construction workers involved in building the 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium in Qatar have filed a lawsuit against Dallas-based Jacobs Solutions and its subsidiary CH2M for human trafficking and labor exploitation. A group of 38 Filipino plaintiffs have accused the companies of …
Microsoft recently filed a patent (pdf) for a groundbreaking technology that aims to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses capable of replacing smartphones in the future. In an effort to overcome the limited success of smart glasses technology, particularly due to high costs and unimpressive features, Microsoft plans to revolutionize the market with AR glasses that …
Nowadays, maintaining a clear distinction between your professional and personal life is not only expected but also encouraged by many employers. However, if you were David Beckham, the famous English footballer of the ’90s, these boundaries were nonexistent. Beckham’s life was a tangled web of work, love, and family. During that time, Beckham was living …