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If you believe that tech and non-tech teams can survive without completely understanding each other, think twice. In today’s interconnected economy, the lack of effective communication between every area of the business can lead to sizable financial losses. In some cases, it can be the deciding factor on whether a business can survive. What to …
When French luxury conglomerate Kering recently announced that Seán McGirr would succeed Sarah Burton as the creative director of Alexander McQueen, social media reacted with a viral photo compilation of Kering’s six creative directors – all white men. This situation has once again brought attention to the lack of female representation in leadership positions within …
According to Pitchbook, generative AI deals decreased by 29% in the third quarter compared to the previous quarter, with a total value of $6.1 billion. The significant deal value is mainly due to Amazon’s $4 billion agreement with language model provider Anthropic. However, Big Tech’s dominance in the generative AI space may be scaring away …
Hello and welcome to Working It. Exciting news! Claudia Goldin, a Harvard professor, has recently been awarded the Nobel Prize for economics. Goldin’s groundbreaking research focuses on women’s outcomes in the labor market. One of her most surprising discoveries is that women’s participation in paid employment doesn’t follow a linear pattern with economic growth. Instead, …
Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s a roundup of the latest news you need to know: 1. US pledges support for Israel: President Joe Biden condemns Hamas’s attack and confirms American hostages. 2. EU warns Elon Musk to comply with disinformation laws regarding fake news about the war circulating on X. 3. Should you invest in …
Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know. The European Union (EU) is facing conflicts over Palestinian aid. The European Commission recently announced an immediate suspension of €691 million ($730 million) in development aid to Palestinians, but this decision was reversed as the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas continues. This …
The Turmoil That Rocked Credit Suisse in March Threatens the Stability of the Swiss Bank and Impacts Executive MBA Funding The turmoil that rocked Credit Suisse in March not only imperilled the Swiss bank’s stability; it also reverberated in the business education sector, affecting the traditional practice of companies paying for their senior bankers to …
Takiesha Waites-Thierry: Transitioning from Military Service to Business through Tailored Degree Programs Takiesha Waites-Thierry, currently overseeing security and intelligence at Bank of America, has a seemingly unmatched tolerance for stress, a trait she developed during her years of service in the armed forces. Her military experience, particularly her time in naval intelligence and government intelligence, …
When it comes to job interviews, there’s one thing that can instantly turn off a potential employer, regardless of how qualified you may be. Trash-talking. Nobody likes it. We all know that inevitable question an interviewer will ask: Why are you leaving your current job? It can be tempting to give an honest answer, such …