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Image: Getty Images/MaskotFour in 10 UK cyber leaders say stress could push them to leave their job within the next year, according to a new study. Combined with the ongoing skills crisis, mass resignation could leave many sectors in a precarious situation. Cybersecurity services company Bridewell surveyed 521 critical national infrastructure decision-makers across multiple sectors, finding that 95% are experiencing factors that would make them likely to leave in the next 12 months. These leaders overwhelmingly…

A man walks past a "We're Hiring" sign posted in Arlington, Virginia on June 3, 2022.Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty ImagesRecent headlines are filled with news of tech sector layoffs, hiring freezes and job offers being pulled in the midst of economic uncertainty.But according to members of the CNBC Technology Executive Council, hiring won't slow down and it's not getting easier to find the talent these companies need.Approximately 32% of tech leaders who responded to a recent survey said that it's gotten "harder" to find…

Leaders of the G7 have unveiled plans to mobilise $600bn in funding for African countries and other developing economies of the world as part of efforts to counter China’s Belt and Road initiative. President Joe Biden of the United States said the plan would “deliver returns for everyone” and allow countries to “see the concrete benefits of partnering with democracies.” Mr Biden spoke at the G7 annual gathering held this year at Schloss Elmau in southern Germany. Some of the highlighted…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during the GeekWire Summit in Seattle on Oct. 5, 2021.David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmazon CEO Andy Jassy acknowledged losing two top Black executives, who led warehouses and transportation, in a company email Tuesday night.Jassy’s email sang the executives' praises, adding that he's "truly sorry to see them leave as they both have added significant value to the company.” The note was previously reported by Seattle tech blog Geekwire.Jassy's acknowledgement Tuesday night came after the…

Credit: Shutterstock The gender diversity of thought leadership in finance is lower than in most other academic fields, our research shows. Finance ranks 132nd out of 175 fields with a representation of only 10.3% women among its thought leaders. Yet these women outperform their male peers. …

For people in business, currency trading is a viable tool for generating income. The profitability of currency trading has reduced compared to previous years, but it is still a viable financial alternative for corporate leaders. Large financial institutions and banks used to be the only ones allowed to engage in foreign exchange trading. It has become easier for businesses of all sizes to participate in the Fx market as a result of technological advances. As you can see, currency trading has several advantages for…

Pharrell just changed five lives.The multi-hyphenate and his Something In the Water Festival have canceled the student debt of five young Black leaders. The generous move was announced Friday at the St. Regis hotel in Washington, D.C., where the NAACP was hosting a panel on the Black student debt crisis. The event was organized by Wisdom Cole, the organization’s national director of youth and college. “Pharrell forever changed their lives. This was a powerful moment,” Cole told WJLA. “Now just imagine if President Biden…

Leveraging discomfort for effective leadership in data scienceIsn’t leading a team the dream for so many of us? It’s the natural progression along the career path and everyone has their ambitions to grow, to make their mark on their company, their clients, and the analytical world in general. More-so, something about the data science culture, for me at least, has meant many of the most passionate individuals also want to pass on their knowledge and expertise.But, leading is hard. There’s nothing that adequately prepares…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain More than ever before, women are reaching new heights in various fields. However, success comes at a cost—one that could have significant repercussions on their careers and personal lives.   A recent McGill-led study…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Creativity is often touted as a positive activity for organizations, but it is inherently risky. Research led by management professors at UC Riverside has found that when company leaders discuss creativity and innovation, investors react negatively to the perception of risk, displaying a creativity bias.…