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Women managers are significantly more likely to be promoted to CEO at companies organized into separate business units—each with its own revenues, costs and bottom line—than at companies that operate as a single, stand-alone entity, a new study led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds. Women still hold fewer than 10% of CEO positions...

Media critic Ben Bagdikian warned in 2004 that five corporations had accumulated “more communications power than was exercised by any despot or dictatorship in history.” More than 20 years later, a major media merger is bringing his warning back into focus. Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in October 2026 created a new company, Skydance...

With more men on the team, it may become harder for women to admit mistakes or see them as learning opportunities, shows study of workplaces with ‘harsh error culture’. We all make them, and we all make them at work: mistakes on the job happen regardless of line of work, experience, and gender. How employees...

Soccerex marked its 30th anniversary in Miami with conversations about what comes next for soccer in North America, from sustaining post-World Cup momentum to the growing commercial influence of women’s soccer. Following a transformative summer for soccer in North America, the global soccer industry gathered in Miami this week for Soccerex 2026, turning its attention...

A firm handshake used to be all a job candidate needed to make a good first impression, but today a growing number of firms are relying on artificial intelligence to screen applicants. Using AI to conduct first-round interviews saves time and money. But it also changes how job candidates act — and not always for...

Use of artificial intelligence should match intent, theme of advertisement, researchers say Artificial intelligence can create realistic depictions of just about anything, but that does not mean advertisers should lean on the technology, according to a study led by University of Mississippi professors. Some AI-generated or supported ad campaigns, such as Coca-Cola’s 2023 Create Real Magic...

Toronto – Sometimes you can be too good at your job. Take streaming services, like Spotify or Netflix. With engagement being their main goal, their recommendation algorithms typically identify which content a user engaged with most in the recent past and efficiently suggest more of the same. Content and genres that rated limited engagement over...

For decades, the path into the American wine market was relatively predictable. A French or Italian winery found an importer. The importer found distribution. The distributor purchased inventory, put salespeople behind the brand and presented the wines to restaurants and retailers. The producer shipped the wine, supported the occasional market visit or tasting, and waited...

The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits. In 2025, companies such as DoorDash, Lyft and Uber had the most workers receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits among all major employers, according to a...

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his trade war with Canada, announcing 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from wine and hockey sticks to cement and dairy products. The new rates will take effect in 30 days. The White House claims the increase, imposed under a rarely used provision of the...