UK unfair dismissal reform: Get ready to update your probation period Summary The Employment Rights Act 2025 reduces the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal from two years to six months, effective 1 January 2027 for employees who start on or after 1 July 2026. The statutory cap on compensation has been removed, creating potential […]
₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — the scheme’s third tranche — with a committed investment of ₹41,863 crore. That takes the total ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest […]
Technology-enabled cheating: A wake-up call for the casino industry Summary On 27 November 2025 a husband and wife from Kazakhstan were arrested at Crown Sydney after winning more than $1 million by cheating at Mississippi Stud and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. They are accused of using concealed cameras (initially a mobile phone, later a pinhole camera […]
Hoiana’s Phase 2 expansion to include over 1,000 hotel rooms, second golf course with training academy Summary The US$1 billion Phase 2 expansion of Hoiana, the integrated resort near Hoi An in Central Vietnam, will add more than 1,000 five-star hotel rooms, 198 beachfront villas and a convention centre across a 209-hectare site. Plans also […]
Galaxy announces salary increase for employees, effective April 1st | AGB Summary Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) will increase pay for eligible team members at Senior Manager grade and below, effective 1 April 2026. The raise will cover around 98% of GEG staff who joined before 1 January 2026. Employees with a monthly base salary (including […]
Yat Siu’s Web3 Market Outlook for 2026 Summary Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, outlines the major Web3 themes to watch in 2026 ahead of WEF. He argues that while Bitcoin remains “digital gold”, altcoins — especially those with clear utility — will drive innovation and practical use cases. Regulatory clarity in […]
4 Science-Backed Insights for Better CEO Media Interviews Summary Media interviews now shape reputation for people and machines alike. This article explains how behavioural science improves CEO interviews by focusing on four practical rules: choose the right frame (motivate or alert), avoid negative comments about competitors, stop leaning on other companies as narrative crutches, and […]
Corporate and Investor Immigration in 2026: Why CEOs and CHROs Can No Longer Afford a Reactive Approach Summary As 2026 begins, immigration risk has moved from the HR back office into the executive suite. Delayed visas, stricter vetting, expanded enforcement and data-driven government programmes are now direct threats to revenue continuity, talent retention and investor […]
The CEO’s Practical Strategy for Managing Modern Risk and Compliance in 2026 Summary This piece argues that the traditional, siloed approach to risk and compliance is failing CEOs in 2026. Instead of running separate initiatives for cyber, operational resilience, financial controls, supply chain and ESG, leaders must prioritise material risks, justify investments with clear business […]
How to Ensure Value in Your AI Investment Summary The article argues that most AI projects fail because leaders treat value as a single metric. It uses an executive-team anecdote to show how different stakeholders (CTO, data science lead, CFO, COO, CMO) can all judge the same initiative as both a success and a failure […]
