There are even two new BRICS members in this situation: Ethiopia and Egypt, the latter of which, as well as being a BRICS member, is also a member of the NDB, which has another member, Bangladesh, in the same situation. Ethiopia declared a default on its debt services in December…
Once generative AI (gen AI) hit the mainstream, in late 2022, it took little time for retail executives to realize the potential in front of them. Mentions of artificial intelligence (AI) in retailers’ earnings calls soared last year—which was no surprise, given that gen AI is poised to unlock between…
What really fuels a boom-and-bust cycle in the modern global economy? It’s not always household debt, says a new paper that parses in-depth data across 115 countries. Instead, rising corporate debt may flash the clearest warning that a fiscal crisis is on the horizon. In recent years, experts focused on…
By Tahir Mahmood and Marco Malagoni | 05 Aug, 2024 The next budget will be held on 30 October 2024 and we are now preparing for anticipated changes. Today, Tahir Mahmood and Marco Malagoni discuss the potential tax changes. Labour has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system, with…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a niche business. They now account for 16 percent of new-car sales in Europe, up from under 1 percent in 2019. Despite the removal of purchase subsidies in certain markets, such as Germany at the end of 2023, sales have remained stable. Since the…
The discovery suggests that the intense UV radiation from these flares could significantly impact whether planets around red dwarf stars can be habitable.“Few stars have been thought to generate enough UV radiation through flares to impact planet habitability. Our findings show that many more stars may have this capability,” said…
Politicians in American partner countries are obviously concerned that a new wave of crisis of investor confidence, provoked by the United States, will spread to their jurisdictions. Former British prime minister Rishi Sunak has repeatedly called for countries “to be bolder” in the confiscation of Russian assets; however, the confiscation…
Quick Hits The 2024 VETS-4212 reporting platform will open on August 1, 2024. All 2024 VETS-4212 filings are due by September 30, 2024. Federal contractors and subcontractors with a single covered contact of $150,000 or more are required to file VETS-4212 reports. The same data can be used for both…
Quick Hits Cal/OSHA released a revised discussion draft of a proposed workplace violence prevention standard for general industry (non-healthcare settings). The draft proposal includes definitions of engineering controls and work practice controls, and it would require employers to communicate with “authorized employee representatives” and employees regarding workplace violence matters. Comments…
Accounting firm deals often involve complex tax issues, and it is important to understand their implications. If you have any questions on this article, please do not hesitate to reach out to the author or Russell Shapiro, who leads LP’s Accounting Firm Practice. As part of our ongoing series on tax issues for…
Quick Hits The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida recently upheld an injunction against part of Florida’s Individual Freedom Act, also known as the Stop WOKE Act, which regulated the types of content that employers could include in employee training. The court found that a section of…
Have you ever invested due to a fear of missing out (FOMO)? Fearing that you’ll overlook the next big opportunity to grow your wealth might lead you to take on more risk or increase your exposure to a particular area or sector. Read on to find out how to boost…
Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Supreme Court reaffirmed that arbitration agreements are on equal footing with other types of contracts. Therefore, a court should apply the same principles that apply to other contracts to determine whether the party seeking to enforce an arbitration agreement has waived its right to do so.…
Quick Hits Claudia Sheinbaum—the first woman to be elected president of Mexico—will begin her term of office on October 1, 2024. President-elect Sheinbaum has appointed Marath Baruch Bolaños Lopez to be Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare and a member of her cabinet. President-elect Sheinbaum’s labor and employment agenda includes,…
Homeowners worried they could face a financial shortfall in retirement are already considering using their property wealth to fund their plans. While equity release could provide a capital injection to reach retirement goals, it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons first. According to a survey conducted by the…
There are many reasons why an employer may wish to change the terms of an employment contract. However, where the change is unfavourable to the employee, particularly in relation to pay or benefits, the employee in question might not give their consent to the proposals. If the issue cannot be…
In this episode of Deal Volume, McKinsey’s podcast on private markets, McKinsey partner and host Brian Vickery speaks with senior partner Ben Ellencweig. Ben leads alliances and partnerships for QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, and spends much of his time working with private equity (PE) firms and their portfolio companies. In this…
Organizational health is a moving target. Leaders at today’s healthiest organizations don’t run them the same way that the C-suite did in 2003, when McKinsey launched the Organizational Health Index (OHI).We created the index to help organizations gain vital insights into whether they have the right practices in place to…
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On a hectic Friday in October 2016, Josh Domingues wondered if he had made a mistake quitting the security of a well-paying job managing contracts for professional hockey players to start a new venture selling nearly expired groceries at discount prices. After all, a trial run of the 27-year-old entrepreneur’s…
If you know anyone who has suffered from dementia, you will understand what a cruel illness it can be. From forgetting simple things to aspects of your loved one’s personality changing, dementia can completely transform a person you thought you knew. However, as you might’ve seen in the news, new…
We are excited to announce the new Outlook for Windows is now generally available for commercial customers and will now receive full support from Microsoft's support channels, including Assisted Support! The new Outlook for Windows combines rich productivity features and the latest innovations: Enjoy a familiar, more productive, and seamless way to…
As McKinsey has written previously, public and private investments to rapidly expand the United States semiconductor industry will total more than $250 billion by 2032. This investment brings with it more than 160,000 new job openings in engineering and technician support alongside additional openings in related construction craft jobs, according…
Trust is a valuable commodity in the business world. When customers trust that their data is safe, they are more likely to remain loyal and even recommend your services to others. Data privacy consultants help businesses create robust privacy policies that reassure customers their information is in safe hands. …
To successfully transform your organization digitally, you must have a clear understanding of both strategy execution and strategy implementation. Often organizations will confuse Strategy Execution – the act of identifying and designing its strategy and the portfolio of projects necessary to realize that strategy – with Strategy Implementation – the act of actually spinning up and running […] The post Strategy Execution vs. Strategy Implementation: What Are the Differences? appeared first on Accelare.
Former President Donald Trump has long regarded the stock market as a barometer for success, constantly touting record highs during his time in office and still bragging incessantly about the “beautiful” stock market on his watch. However, what many commentators miss is not just the 40 record highs the stock…
The Second Russian-African Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club was held at a high academic level and aroused wide media interest both in Russia and Tanzania. The African participants of the conference expressed a strong interest in continuing this work. In late July 2024, the Valdai Discussion Club held its…
Neil Webb/Ikon Images Harvard Business School professor Theodore Leavitt emphasized the customer impact of benefits when he famously argued that people don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill; they want a quarter-inch hole.1 Although his idea is straightforward, many companies still fail to appreciate how embracing a benefits-driven approach can…
Quick Hits On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4–3 decision, ruled that the Michigan Legislature violated the Michigan Constitution in 2018 by adopting voter-initiated laws and later amending the previously adopted laws in the same legislative session. The high court’s ruling reinstates the 2018 voter-initiated versions…
Traditional passwords are increasingly vulnerable, leading to potential security breaches. Fortunately, there’s a promising development—Microsoft offers multifactor authentication (MFA) without a smartphone using secure, passwordless device access. As we look ahead to the upcoming school year in many places across the northern hemisphere, educational institutions face a daunting security landscape.…
Sir Ian McKellen recently stepped down from his role in the West End theatre show, Player Kings, a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, after a serious accident during the play. The legendary actor was performing a fight scene when he lost his footing and fell from the stage. Theatre…
Analysing the past sheds light on the present resurgence of research on human development. That’s the lesson of a new study by Professor Nick Hopwood, from the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, that is published in the Journal of the History of Biology. The paper discusses the flourishing…
The central role that family plays in the lives of Indians cannot be overemphasized. This is just as true in business. In India, family-owned businesses (FOBs) contribute more than 75 percent of national GDP, one of the highest percentages in the world, and this is likely to rise to 80…
The reaction of Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing, voiced essentially in unison by states which are organisationally independent and despite the lack of any special coordination on their part, is not only not accidental, it is quite natural: it reflects a common or very similar vision of strategic threats and challenges…
The European Union (EU) has set ambitious decarbonization goals for all member states: at least a 55 percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and at least a 42.5 percent—although aiming for 45 percent—share of renewable energy consumption based on the Renewable Energy Directive…
Topics Column Our expert columnists offer opinion and analysis on important issues facing modern businesses and managers. More in this series subscribe-icon Subscribe Share Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images As hybrid work programs continue to grow in popularity and full-time office work declines, many leaders and companies are still…
Quick Hits Louisiana’s statute of limitations for employment-related tort actions has been doubled to two years from the day an injury or damage is sustained. The law took effect on July 1, 2024, and is prospective only. Employers must provide breaks to workers under sixteen years of age whose shifts…
We are excited to partner with GitHub to empower their more than 100 million developers to build AI applications directly from GitHub.com with seamless integrations with Codespaces and Microsoft Visual Studio Code. Microsoft is empowering developers to become AI developers, bringing Azure AI industry leading models to the global GitHub community of…
When you received your last promotion or pay rise, your first instinct might have been to celebrate by splashing out on a new gadget, booking a holiday or allocating more of your money to your disposable income. However, if you overlook reviewing your finances, “lifestyle creep” could affect your ability…
Google joined several other U.S. technology companies in filing an amicus brief in Dada v NSO Group Technologies.