In 2025, many leaders and HR professionals faced tough challenges. They had to navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Even with pushback, employees still support these initiatives. Looking ahead, four new books in 2026 will offer guidance on workplace inclusion. One book,
Domino's Pizza Group in the UK is facing a challenging market. The company recently lowered its profit expectations for 2025. This is due to higher labor costs and weaker consumer spending. The UK economy is struggling with inflation and uncertainty. These factors are making it harder for businesses
Starbucks is making a big move in China. They are teaming up with Boyu Capital, a private equity group based in Hong Kong. This deal will create a joint venture worth $4 billion. Starbucks will keep a 40% stake in their 8, 000 Chinese stores. Boyu Capital will hold up to 60%. This isn't just about
Teen Vogue, known for its bold stance on social issues, is merging with Vogue's website. This move has sparked criticism from the union representing its writers. They argue that the change could harm the magazine's unique voice and diversity. The merger means Teen Vogue will no longer operate as a
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, just got richer. His net worth jumped by about $10 billion. This happened after Amazon made a big deal with OpenAI, a company that works on artificial intelligence. OpenAI used to get all its computing power from Microsoft. But as OpenAI grew, it needed more resou
Metsera is at the center of a heated battle between two pharmaceutical giants, Pfizer and Novo Nordisk. It all started when Novo Nordisk made a surprising offer to buy Metsera for $6. 5 billion, even though Metsera had already agreed to a smaller deal with Pfizer. This has led to a legal fight, with
Boeing has just wrapped up a massive deal. They sold some of their digital aviation businesses to a private equity firm called Thoma Bravo. The price tag? A whopping $10. 55 billion! This sale includes well-known brands like Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways. The new company, Jeppesen Fo
What makes a job "better"? It's not just about the money. Sure, high pay, job security, and growth opportunities are important. But so are things like having control over your work, feeling like your job matters, and enjoying what you do. People who are reliable, easy to work with, and open to lear
Amazon is making big moves in AI. They've added a lot of power to their cloud services. This is more than any other company in the same time. But this growth comes with a cost. Amazon is cutting jobs. They've already laid off 14, 000 people. And more cuts might come next year. This has raised concer
Valvoline Inc. has a new tech boss. His name is Hitesh Patel. He started working there right away. Patel has lots of experience in tech and keeping computers safe from hackers. He worked for other big companies before. Like Sleep Number, Advance Auto Parts, and Best Buy. He helped them with their te
