The theme for this year's Expo, "Every Moment Counts," served as a powerful reminder of the importance of intentionality in every aspect of guest experience—from menu design and service execution to marketing and brand storytelling.
Successful founders are comfortable being uncomfortable. Forging a new path as an entrepreneur isn't easy work. There may be times when you're the only person who believes in your idea, or where you're the only person who looks like you do in a meeting room.
Modern scientific societies are increasingly vulnerable due to their dependence on membership fees and journal subscriptions, which are being challenged by the rise of virtual networking and open-access publishing.
Our inaugural session, led by GGBA member and President of KJS Consulting, Kate Sargent, provided valuable, practical guidance on how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your business and professional brand.
Q: I recently took a redundancy package, and I am now job hunting. I've been told that ­LinkedIn is the place where I am most likely to find prospective employers, and have dutifully changed my avatar to "open for work". However, I have a feeling that Ireland is still all about "who you know", and I may do better by working my network of contacts. Is it worth paying for a full LinkedIn subscription, or what is your experience of modern job hunting?
These are actually two questions in one because you can fade to irrelevance even if you work in the office, so what you need to consider is both: 1) staying relevant; and 2) staying visible so others realize how relevant you are. Why Relevance Is Critical In The Current Job Market Today's job market is uncertain and competitive -- even once-forever government jobs aren't safe. Staying relevant means that your employer needs you, which improves your negotiation leverage, promotion opportunities and overall job security.
People look back on their careers and go: 'Wow it wasn't a straight line,'" Perino told Fortune. "If I had planned out my whole life, my life wouldn't have been my life.
Pinterest's UK marketing manager Lizzie Sibley, Airbnb's EMEA marketing manager Holly Clarke and Thane Ryland, global lead social analytics and insights at Microsoft have been added to the speaker line-up for Online Influence West, taking place in Bristol this Friday, 16th October. They will join Paul McCrudden, head of content Europe for Twitter, Guy parker, chief executive of the Advertising Standards Association, Jeremy Waite, head of digital strategy at Salesforce and Keith Lewis, Zurich UK social media lead.
The Pixel 9A is an incredible phone that's worth hopping on while it's $349 for the 128GB version in blue, black, or pink at Amazon and Best Buy. It's discounted ahead of the new Pixel 10A, for which Google will open pre-orders on February 18. That's also when the company will share more details regarding specs and price for the midrange phone.
Networking takes effort. We all know we should do it, but it's hard. And you need to be crazy organized with your address book and have an impressive memory to network effectively-right? Not necessarily. Several apps have the power to take the "work" out of networking, if you know how to use them. These tips will get you started so that you can be a better and more efficient player in your network, and that could in handy the next time you need a favor.
Founders don't scale alone. They scale by learning from peers, building at the same pace, connecting with those who have already been there, and meeting investors aligned with what they're building. On June 23 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings together 1,100 founders and investors for a day focused entirely on growth, execution, and real-world scaling. Tickets are now live at the lowest price of the year.
Search beyond major job engines by using niche job boards, Google X‑ray searches, industry trade directories, company filings, supplier and client lists, local business registers, conference speaker lists, and professional association directories; cross-reference these sources, build a prioritized spreadsheet, and set email or RSS alerts to track when small employers post trainee or entry-level opportunities, and monitor sector-specific hashtags and community Slack/Discord channels for unadvertised roles.
Kopps Coiffure, a salon in Davos, is a popular spot for professional women during WEF. The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting brings together business, government, and media leaders in Davos. Kopps is a go-to for seasoned attendees who know that every moment during Davos is a networking opportunity.
Where success is concerned-in whatever way you choose to define success-effort matters. So does skill. Experience. Perseverance. A willingness to do what others will not. And a little bit of luck: A study published in Physics and Society found that while some degree of talent is necessary to be successful in life, "almost never do the most talented people reach the highest peaks of success, being overtaken by mediocre but sensibly luckier individuals."
When I was younger, at 8, I loved building things. I started coding very early. Then I turned 12, I did this entrepreneurship program, and I got really into it. I kept trying to build these companies, these little side projects, but nothing took off. Eventually, I realized a really important thing you need to have is knowledge. I knew nothing about tech or venture capital. I decided to learn everything the best way I could, which is by talking to the most knowledgeable people.
Before your inbox fills up again, there are steps you can take now to set the stage for a strong 2026 at work. The end of the year presents a natural time to reflect on what you've done and what you hope to do in the months ahead. Whether it's building AI skills, getting a raise, or leveling up your networking, you likely have plenty of goals to consider as you plan for the year ahead.
These events, also called retreats, bring colleagues together for a mix of structured activities and free time - freeing them from their regular work obligations. For one or two days, employees take a mandatory break from their normal routines at work and at home. Participants spend a lot of that time making small talk with colleagues, as well as engaging in structured interactions that may include awkward icebreakers.
These events, also called retreats, bring colleagues together for a mix of structured activities and free time - freeing them from their regular work obligations. For one or two days, employees take a mandatory break from their normal routines at work and at home. Participants spend a lot of that time making small talk with colleagues, as well as engaging in structured interactions that may include awkward icebreakers.
Anna Lundstrom, now at the helm of Nespresso's U.K. and Ireland operations, once strutted in the world of high-end fashion with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci on her résumé. In an industry notorious for its cutthroat competition and nepotistic tendencies, landing a job at just one of these fashion powerhouses would be the realization of a lifelong dream for many. Yet, the reality is that the world of couture often remains elusive for the average job seeker.
