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Tag Archives: Surprising

Shein IPO: Why the rumored London stock listing is as surprising as it is controversial

June 03, 2024 Shein IPO: Why the rumored London stock listing is as surprising as it is controversial The China-founded fast-fashion behemoth may pick an off-the-beaten path for its blockbuster market debut, but can it escape the scrutiny it has been resisting? BY Clint Rainey Fast-fashion retailer Shein is reportedly ready again to jumpstart the process … Continue reading Shein IPO: Why the rumored London stock listing is as surprising as it is controversial

If you’re stuck in a rut, consider consulting this surprising group

March 24, 2024 If you’re stuck in a rut, consider consulting this surprising group You can accomplish much more by mixing people from different, but not totally disconnected, disciplines and asking for their thoughts. BY Yonason Goldson Did you hear the one about the vascular surgeon who walked into a plumbers convention?  Actually, it was a … Continue reading If you’re stuck in a rut, consider consulting this surprising group

Gap Inc. hires Zac Posen as its new creative director. He’s a surprising pick

By Elizabeth Segran February 05, 2024 Can Zac Posen offer Gap Inc. a new creative vision that will get it out of its slump? It’s unclear. But the company is entrusting its brands to the 43-year-old designer. Today, Posen was named the new executive vice president and creative director of Gap Inc., which owns Old … Continue reading Gap Inc. hires Zac Posen as its new creative director. He’s a surprising pick

The surprising truth about how to achieve your marketing goals

Shift your perspective on marketing success. Learn how prioritizing your marketing team’s development leads to sustainable growth. Tim Parkin on August 31, 2023 Forget about your customers — really, because the key to growth may not be what you think it is. In today’s environment, most companies have a singular and relentless focus on growth. … Continue reading The surprising truth about how to achieve your marketing goals

IRS tax day 2023: Getting laid off can affect your return in surprising ways, H&R Block expert warns

  By Christopher Zara April 14, 2023   Dealing with a job loss is stressful enough, but for countless Americans who were laid off in 2022, this coming week could bring them the added headache of being in unfamiliar tax situations when their returns are due.   This is especially true for people who work … Continue reading IRS tax day 2023: Getting laid off can affect your return in surprising ways, H&R Block expert warns

15 Surprising Employee Productivity Statistics That Will Impress You

Ammara Tariq November 29, 2021 Employee productivity, according to WhatIs.com, is “an evaluation of an employee’s or group of employees’ efficiencies.” Employee productivity, in short, assesses how much useful work an employee performs for an organization over a given time. If a company wants to prosper, it needs people that are highly productive. We’ll give … Continue reading 15 Surprising Employee Productivity Statistics That Will Impress You

3 Surprising Factors That Make It Hard for Leaders to Resolve Conflicts

Liz Kislik July 9, 2021   Recently, I had a wonderful conversation with Danny Langloss, who is the host of the Leadership Excellence podcast, the City Manager of Dixon, Illinois, and a true student of leadership. Danny asked me a lot of questions about conflict resolution. We categorized conflict as a particular aspect of problem-solving … Continue reading 3 Surprising Factors That Make It Hard for Leaders to Resolve Conflicts