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New York Real Estate Executive With 'Access to Politicians' Is at Center of Scandals
The New York Times - 25 May 2015 03:58
Charles C. Dorego, general counsel for Glenwood Management, figures prominently in federal criminal complaints against Sheldon Silver and Dean G. Skelos that involve payoffs, graft, fraud and solicitation of bribes.
Sony Terms With Spotify Uncovered in Contract
The New York Times - 25 May 2015 03:26
Sony's relationships with digital services were exposed last week when a now-outdated licensing contract with Spotify was leaked online and friction with SoundCloud spilled into view.
FireEye, Gilead Sciences, and Aeropostale: Doug Kass' Views
The Street - 25 May 2015 07:01
NEW YORK (Real MoneyPros) -- Doug Kass shares his views every day on RealMoneyPros. Click here for a real-time look at his insights and musings. Today's Movers and Something to Watch Posted at 11:45 AM EDT on Friday ...
A Shifting Middle: Public-Sector Jobs Vanish, Hitting Blacks Hard
The New York Times - 25 May 2015 03:41
As public sector employment, once a dependable pathway to success for many blacks, was cut in the downturn, African-American communities suffered an outsize toll.
European Central Bank Expands Mandate as It Struggles to Keep Zone Intact
The New York Times - 25 May 2015 03:11
Top central bankers and economists convened this weekend to discuss unemployment and other economic issues that extended beyond the bank's edict to contain inflation.
Bits Blog: Behind the Downfall at BlackBerry
The New York Times - 25 May 2015 01:35
A new book by two reporters from The Globe and Mail offers details about the emotional and business turmoil surrounding BlackBerry's near collapse.
Curating Awe In A World Of Endless Miracles
Forbes - 25 May 2015 22:02
It used to be - not long ago - that when we saw something that transcends our understanding of the world… we experienced awe. It could have been a magician, or a piece of art, or a remarkable sight of natural b...
Japan ready to finance India's coal-fuelled projects
livemint.com - 25 May 2015 20:37
With India's electricity demand to double to 2 trillion units, coal-powered generation to remain the mainstay
Buybacks Alone Won't Fuel AutoZone
Wall Street Journal - 25 May 2015 18:27
Ahead of the Tape: AutoZone is in the stock-buyback zone, but growth may slow as its valuation rises.
When Should You Fire a "Good Enough" Employee?
Harvard Business Review - 25 May 2015 16:00
Three questions can help.
If You Want People to Listen, Stop Talking
Harvard Business Review - 25 May 2015 14:05
Master persuaders know the power of silence.
UTour's Feng Bin Is Newest China Billionaire From Travel Industry
Forbes - 25 May 2015 12:36
Feng Bin, 55, chairman of Beijing UTour International Travel Service, has become one of China’s newest billionaires after a rally in the shares of his tourism services company.
South Korea's Startup Culture Marred By Misguided Ambitions
Forbes - 25 May 2015 06:07
South Korea’s startup culture has been gaining more attention as of late. According to Korea’s Small and Medium Business Administration, the number of startups in the country soared to roughly 30,000 as of January th...
State fund appoints administrator for Malaysia Airlines restructuring
Reuters - 25 May 2015 03:44
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The Week Ahead: Law Firm Fraud Trial; Silk Road Sentencing
The New York Times - 25 May 2015 02:56
Business news this week will include opening arguments in the trial of three former Dewey & LeBoeuf executives and a prison sentence for the founder of Silk Road, an online drug bazaar.
Advertising newsletter PennySaver shuts down; hundreds lose their jobs
L.A. Times - 25 May 2015 02:17Nigeria's leading cellphone provider is going to shut down if it doesn't get more fuel
Business Insider - 25 May 2015 00:42
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- Nigeria's leading cellphone provider said Sunday it urgently needs diesel to prevent shutting down services countrywide -- the latest business hit by a months-long fuel crisis in Africa's biggest o...
The Heat Is on Greece's Alexis Tsipras, From Inside and Out
The New York Times - 25 May 2015 00:22
A leftist faction in Mr. Tsipras' party demanding a harder line in debt negotiations was narrowly defeated in committee vote.
Amazon to Stop Funneling European Sales Through Low-Tax Haven
The New York Times - 25 May 2015 00:03
Pressure is mounting for American tech companies, including Google, to stop using complex tax structures and pay more on their European operations.
What Is The Right Time To Hand Over My References?
Forbes - 25 May 2015 23:57
Sergei wants to know when to hand over his professional references. Liz Ryan runs it down.
U.S., Canada And Mexico Create New Climate Change Partnership
The Huffington Post - 25 May 2015 23:39
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Employer Brand And Candidate Experience: A Mighty Fine Line
Forbes - 25 May 2015 23:38
What’s the difference between a great candidate experience and a deep, cohesive employer brand? Nothing. The two work hand in hand. One of the most powerful indicators is a stat from the latest Candidate Experience rep...