What if every executive gave up this year’s annual bonus and shares to help keep their people employed? Iconic entrepreneur Richard Branson made headlines this week with the announcement of a $250 million package aimed at saving his employees. With major revenue streams coming from air travel, cruise lines, hotels, travel bookings, and aligned industries, Branson’s Virgin Group and its 70,000 global employees have already been greatly affected by the chaos caused by the coronavirus. To stop the bleeding, Branson unveiled his plan to save [...]

When was the last time you spent the day with one of your customers? If the answer is “I don’t know” or “never,” you’re missing out. Interacting directly with those who buy your products or services is an invaluable opportunity. An incredible chance to come face-to-face with a human being and better understand their wants, needs, desires, and everything else that ultimately affects their decision to buy from you. Spending the day with your customers is like receiving a treasure map. They’ll show you where [...]

Artificial Intelligence will likely eliminate fifteen percent of the global jobs market in the next decade, according to an extensive study on the future of work by McKinsey and Company. You may shake your head in disbelief, but this is not an exaggeration. It may well be an understatement. We're about to face the most disruptive decade yet. Technology like blockchain will lead to more transparency, and Artificial Intelligence is getting smarter by the day. We all want to make the most of the technology [...]