Back in March 2022, Disney’s then-CEO Bob Chapek said that his company wouldn’t take a public stand on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Four days later, he yielded to rebukes from LGBTQ employees, reversed his decision and criticized the bill publicly.
William Fortunato/PexelsEntrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any innovative economy.
New business creation has been shown to have a significant and positive impact on economic growth, innovation and job creation. But it isn’t easy, and most new businesses fail.
On Tuesday, Telstra announced it will be cutting up to 2,800 jobs as part of a major restructure.
Of these layoffs, 377 will take effect immediately from within the Telstra Enterprise business unit. Most of the remaining cuts will be announced in detail soon and finalised by the end of the year.
South Africa has an alarming unemployment rate of approximately 32.1%. Solutions have been elusive. The unemployment rate has been consistently high for decades.
In 2022, passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport left behind $29,320.40 at security checkpoints. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty ImagesShould the U.S. get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes? The debate has gone on for years.
This month the federal government announced a plan to ban live sheep exports, set to come into effect from May 1 2028.
The announcement coincided with the release of a highly anticipated report by an independent panel set up to examine the issue.
Animal welfare advocates immediately hailed the news, having long campaigned for a ban.
Months before winter arrives, traders are watching for clues in the long-range weather forecasts. Mario Tama/Getty ImagesTo understand how important weather and climate risks are to the economy, watch investors. New research shows that two long-range seasonal weather forecasts in particular can move the stock market in interesting ways.
From Hermes to Smuckers to the fictional Waystar Royco of HBO’s “Succession,” family businesses often choose their CEOs from the ranks of kin. But is this a good business decision?
Indigenous businesses generate about A$16 billion a year in revenue and employ more than 116,000 people – almost as many as the massive Coles retail group.
But the contribution of these businesses to the Australian economy has long been underestimated.
This is despite Indigenous businesses delivering, among other things, important culturally sensitive health and education assistance in remote areas, professional and technical services to the mining industry and cultural training to corporations and government.
The next time you’re searching through Airbnb listings, you may find there’s more to consider than just amenities and price.
