Alexis Ringwald, co-founder and CEO of LearnUp, said she went on a “listening journey” through unemployment lines in America and discovered there’s a skills gap and a challenge even for…
Richard Davidson, professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, touted the importance of being mindful, especially in the workplace. “I think people in leadership positions are starting…
You might think the perfect workday includes a promotion or a raise, or perhaps your evil boss getting fired. Sadly, such monumental events don’t happen very often. – How to…
University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer spoke about his school’s bid for the Obama presidential library, saying it’d be more fitting for the establishment to go in Illinois than New…
Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain said the “most exciting device” that’s been invented in recent years is the front-facing camera on a phone that allows people to film themselves. “It’s so visceral…
Ezekiel Emanuel, bioethicist and fellow at the Center for American Progress, discussed a well-known piece he wrote for The Atlantic called “Why I Hope to Die at 75,” saying he…
LONDON — The death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia early Friday is unlikely to deter the desert kingdom from maintaining a high level of oil production despite the recent…
Related: Davos complete coverage Germany could set an example by spending money on its roads to kick start growth. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of…
If you get an unsolicited email that seems to be from the IRS or a related agency, such as the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), don’t reply, don’t open…
In the lawsuit, Hershey said LBB violated its trademarks by importing chocolate bars popular in the United Kingdom, such as Toffee Crisp, Yorkie, Maltesers and Cadbury. Hershey argued that the…
Chatter about a successor to Schultz started to pick up once Troy Alstead, who Johnson is replacing, announced earlier this month that he was taking a leave of absence. Alstead…
Hollande said his government would also improve the tax system to encourage companies, entrepreneurs and workers to come to France. “We’re investing in bringing investment to France,” he said. –…
Related: Apple patents camera, and GoPro shares tank The on-ice footage will likewise be used on the social media platforms of the NHL and GoPro throughout the season. – Chicago…
Related: Hong Kong has a tycoon problem Li has been on spending spree of late, earlier this week paying £2.5 billion ($3.75 billion) for Britain’s Eversholt Rail. – Chicago Mercantile…
A number of large, Texas-based energy companies have recently announced job cuts, including 7,000 by Baker Hughes (BHI) and 9,000 by Schlumberger (SLB). Not all of those jobs cuts will…
Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, explained how he increased wages for his workers, arguing that taking better care of his employees would in turn lead to better care for Aetna’s…
Michael Mack, CEO of Syngenta, said some of the debate over food technologies like GMOs is “a Western luxury.” “Two billion people don’t have enough micronutrients, a billion people don’t…
Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell, Inc., told HuffPost Live at Davos on Friday he’s disappointed in entrepreneurs and leaders who don’t encourage a little risk taking. “When you…
Yale President Peter Salovey spoke on free expression on campuses, reflecting on a recent incident at the University of California, Berkeley, where students protested comedian Bill Maher’s appearance at a…
FRANKFURT — The eurozone economy appears to have perked up a bit at the start of 2015, an industry survey showed on Friday, just a day after the European Central…
“There is no reason to sing those songs” now, Simone said. “Nothing is happening. There is no civil rights movement.” Garbus said, “I think that’s one of the saddest moments…
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New York Times reporter David Gelles, who authored an upcoming book called Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing Business from the Inside Out, talked with HuffPost Live at Davos Friday…
Alibaba is a growing force in Asia, Brazil and Russia, where it’s already one of the top three e-commerce entities. It’s also helping farmers in Washington state and fishermen in…
But Microsoft understands that a lot of people still want to use Office the old-fashioned way. For them, Microsoft will release a new version of Office called Office 2016 in…
Jeremy Balkin, founder of Give While You Live, stopped by HuffPost Live at Davos to talk about using finance to make positive change. “Absolutely finance is a force for good,”…
“As we begin 2015, we are taking decisive action to regain momentum in sales, guest counts and market share,” said CEO Don Thompson said in a statement Friday. The company…
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Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, sat down with Arianna on HuffPost Live at Davos, where she addressed the issues women continue face in the workplace. “Even with all…
Late Thursday Box priced its initial public offering at $14 per share. That means there’s lots of demand for Box shares because the company anticipated going public at $11 to…