Jack Ma wasn't born rich but now he is the richest man in Asia. This Bloomberg profile tells the story of how Ma started as a poor kid in China's countryside, learned English, got rejected from a job at KFC but then went on to found Alibaba, the massive e-commerce site. Video by Vicky Feng, […]
“Working from home”. These three little words seem to resonate with the average British worker as strongly as “cup of tea?” or “dress down Friday”. According to a recent survey, more than 44% of the UK people prefer to work from home rather than head into the office and as much as employers sympathise with […]
Andrew Snyder is a psychotherapist and executive coach whose work tackles the psychology around life and business, helping C-suite executives optimize creativity, performance and action. Below Andrew provides CEO Today with expert insight into emotional intelligence and application. Who wouldn’t want to gain an edge over the business competition while also gaining a healthier and happier lifestyle? […]
In May 2018 the EU’s new data protection regulation, GDPR will come into force, leaving little room for non-compliant businesses. Below Stephen Bailey, associate director at NCC Group, talks CEO Today through the intricate maze of rules, which mostly focus on transparency, and touches on the potential consequences of non-compliance. Consider the way in which […]
Rent in London is £3,693 more expensive than the average monthly cost in Europe, making it the continent’s most expensive city for the third consecutive year. According to research by global mobility expert, ECA International, an unfurnished, mid-market, three-bedroom apartment in prime areas of London costs around £5,398 a month, almost £4,000 more expensive than […]
From risks to opportunity, AI is set to drive a whole new way of doing business, and the way CEOs interact with technology is about to change in so many new ways. Below Tim Pullan, CEO and Founder of ThoughtRiver, explains to CEO Today the unlikely yet inevitable relationship between leaders and AI. CEOs are […]
As data suggests that 45% of women and 37% of men spend less than 30 minutes a day on their feet, keeping employees mobile is key to a healthy workforce. In addition, recent research also found that 78 % of office workers felt they spent too much time sitting down during the working day, and […]
Baybars Altuntas, the Chairman of the World Business Angel Investors Forum, explains to CEO Today why the angel investment community may have a particularly prolific year ahead. Angel investment is far from a new concept, but in recent years, the number of angel investments taking place has grown exponentially, having now reached the point at […]
Business mogul, Lord Alan Sugar has been revealed as the UK’s ‘most searched for’ company director of 2017. The entrepreneur turned TV personality, topped the top 20 list for the second consecutive year as UK business owners searched for him more than any other director in the last 12 months. This follows the end of […]
Switched On Insurance set out to discover whether Samsung or iPhone gives consumers best value for money. Switched On Insurance has looked into the individual costs of components for both iPhone 8 and Samsung 8, discovering which brand invests more into the quality of its parts. Research shows that both brands invest the most into […]
Below Martin Hester, Strategic Consultant at Nuvias, brings CEO Today the networking trends that will shape 2018. Security First Cyber threats are becoming ever more sophisticated and increasing in volume. In addition, remote working or working across multiple sites and multiple devices, together with an increasing reliance on cloud-based applications, have all served to weaken traditional […]
CNET's Shara Tibken gets to try out the Amazon Go store in Seattle before it opens to the public. See what it's like to grocery shop when you don't have to stand in a checkout line.
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