Journal of Consumer Affairs | ACCI Consumer Research Journal | Wiley Online Library Summary This paper tests how the illusion of control (IOC) — the belief people have that they can influence outcomes that are actually chance-based — affects decisions to acquire dogs and subsequent owner–dog relationships. Across four studies (mixed samples of potential and […]
49% of talent ready to walk: the inclusion crisis threatening private equity portfolio value Summary Inclusion Live®’s Leadership Blueprint report finds that lack of inclusive leadership is a material threat to private equity (PE) portfolio value. High-performing companies are over 14x more likely to show mature inclusive leadership and companies with the most inclusive cultures […]
Singapore’s workplace fairness legislation to likely take effect from end-2027: What employers should know Summary Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said the Workplace Fairness Act is likely to be implemented by end‑2027, allowing employers and workers time to prepare. The rollout timing will be kept under review to ensure readiness among employers, employees and mediators. […]
The Evolution of the Experience Economy in 25 Years: Conceptual Shifts, Emerging Themes, and Future Directions (1998–2023) Summary This review (Flores-Gómez et al.) maps 25 years of research on the Experience Economy (EE) using bibliometric tools (SciMAT and Bibliometrix) and content analysis. The authors analysed 548 records from Scopus and Web of Science, segmented the field […]
Why Planning Managers Now Control $20 Billion Energy Decisions Summary The article profiles Valentin George Cretu, Project Planning Manager at TotalEnergies, and explains how integrated planning turned the Mozambique LNG scheme — a US$20+ billion project — from a near-cancellation into an approved, job-creating megaproject. Cretu used systematic risk management, stakeholder alignment and a tight […]
Sportradar announces close of acquisition of IMG ARENA and its strategic portfolio of global sports betting rights Summary Sportradar Group has completed the acquisition of IMG ARENA and its global sports betting rights portfolio from Endeavor Group Holdings and OB Global Holdings. The deal brings relationships with more than 70 rightsholders and adds roughly 38,000 […]
Etihad Cargo Takes Flight into the Future: Hybrid Drones to Redefine Air Freight in the UAE Summary Etihad Cargo has teamed up with Abu Dhabi’s LODD Autonomous to trial the ‘Hili’ hybrid VTOL aircraft — a runway‑free, vertical‑takeoff hybrid that combines VTOL convenience with fixed‑wing endurance. The Hili can carry about 250 kilograms and reportedly […]
Strategic stress management: HR can’t be left out of the equation Summary This piece outlines how chronic stress is affecting HR professionals and argues that only systemic, strategic solutions will create lasting change. Recent survey data show alarmingly high burnout indicators within HR, driven mainly by excessive workloads, poor management and lack of support. The […]
New rules empowering consumers and boosting operator transparency Article Date: 04 February 2025 Summary The Gambling Commission has introduced changes to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) to give consumers more control over deposit limits and to increase transparency about how customer funds are protected by operators. From 31 October 2025, operators must […]
Genting Bhd’s offer to acquire Genting Malaysia to proceed after shareholding moves above 50% Summary Genting Bhd has confirmed its conditional voluntary takeover offer for its subsidiary Genting Malaysia will proceed after the parent lifted its stake from 49.36% to 50.11%, clearing the key 50.0% threshold. The offer — to buy all remaining shares at […]
