Category: Executives and Management (Theory)

How QVC’s CEO Is Dealing With the Threat of Tariffs and TikTok

The chief executive of QVC, David Rawlinson II, on tariffs, TikTok, and other threats to the company’s future.
Layoffs and Unemployment Grow Among College Graduates

The unemployment rate for college graduates has risen faster than for other workers over the past few years. How worried should they be?
Uncertainty About Economic Policy Is Hampering Business Decisions

The lack of clarity about tariffs and other policies could hurt hiring and investing. But the strong U.S. economy should provide a buffer.
As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints

The company’s board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers.
Silicon Valley Tech Workers Quietly Protest Their Bosses’ Embrace of Trump

As Mark Zuckerberg and other tech titans have embraced President Trump and muffled internal dissent at their companies, their mostly left-leaning employees have objected with subtle acts of defiance.
Should You Consult H.R. About a Conflict With Your Manager?

Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss.
Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often Falter

The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages.
How Much Progress Have Women Made at Work?

At the DealBook Summit, nine prominent female leaders set out to answer the question, “Why aren’t there more women at the top levels of corporate America?”
Kay Koplovitz Wants to See More Entrepreneurs Who Look Like Her

Once the most powerful woman in television, the founder of Springboard has spent the past 20 years identifying and funding female-led start-ups.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Hands Warner Bros. a Lifeline

The movie has made roughly $190 million in its first 10 days, giving the studio a needed hit after a summer of misfires.
Why Silicon Valley Is Talking About Founder Mode

A debate is brewing among investors and entrepreneurs: Are hands-on founders, such as Steve Jobs and Brian Chesky of Airbnb, the key to start-up success?
Some Seniors Readily Step Back. Some Never Will.

Researchers are only beginning to understand why some people embrace retirement while others won’t even consider it.