McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A number of trends, including reduced interest rates and the emergence of new technologies, software, and ecosystems, point to an uptick in M&A activity within advanced industries and its subsectors.
fm:systems
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Learn the 4 key takeaways from FM:Systems' survey of 750 U.S. business leaders in HR, finance, facilities, and real estate.
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McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Powerful forces favor a resurgence in M&A, especially in North America, but dealmakers still have plenty of challenges to stare down.
I/O at Work
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Recent research shows that when job applicants are forced to wait during the job interview stage, they become less attracted to the organization.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Keeping top talent in the fold and engaged before, during, and after a large deal closes is critical for creating value from transactions. Heres how to address their needs throughout the M&A phases.
Sarah Levitt
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Lets begin, shall we? (A line from this wonderful, poignant, heartfelt show.) You are not crazy to find whats happening in our country to be deeply upsetting and intolerable. You are sane. If you are feeling overwhelmed and despairing and not functioning quite as well as you usually do, that makes total sense.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
In 2024, deals mostly stayed within national borders. In 2025, banking, wealth and asset management, fintech, payments, and capital markets face challenges but also have opportunities.
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McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The broad downward trend of interest rates, coupled with consumer-packaged-goods companies cash-rich balance sheets, could lead to an active year for CPG deals.
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
When it comes to developing leadership skills, the focus tends to be on strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication skills. But theres one skill that can create a far greater impact on driving organizational growth and innovation. And that skill is the art of mindful listening. Why? Because it sends a.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Multiple trends will likely fuel M&A growth across technology, media, and telecommunications in 2025, with an increase in carve-outs as organizations look to simplify and reshape their corporate portfolios.
Success
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
At 3 years old, I discovered magic by a roaring fireplace in the Catskills in the form of an intricately carved wooden chess set. By age 5, I was playing and gearing up for competition. By 12, Id gone from placing nationally to finding my true calling: demystifying chess. At 13, I became New York City’s youngest solo chess instructor, teaching in classrooms across every borough.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A range of factors suggests an increase in M&A activity among energy and materials companies in 2025, despite uncertainties in the sector.
Work Life
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: What should I do if I feel like my company is failing? A: This is a bleak question, and unfortunately not uncommon right now. Ill address it from two different angles: 1.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
McKinsey research and interviews with global leaders reveal the activities and discussions that CEOs should be directly involved in to ensure success before, during, and after M&A transactions.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Introduction Being an HR Product Research Analyst, I know how crucial it is to go with the right HR software. Hiring the right people for your company is just as important. The hiring process, however, isn’t just about checking resumes and conducting interviews—it’s about ensuring your candidates are reliable, qualified, and trustworthy.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Executives can take three important actions to integrate parent and target company cultures more smoothly and generate the intended value from a deal more quickly.
Work Life
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
What do prison and business have in common? At first glance, nothing. One is a place where hope and trust are scarce, and every decision you make is a matter of survival. The other is a world built on innovation and collaboration, full of opportunities. But when you strip them both down to their core, youll find the same thing: leadership. And not the kind of leadership you read about in glossy books.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
M&A among travel companies has been soft, but travel dynamics are changing, presenting growth opportunities. In logistics, technology-oriented deals may loom large in 2025 as solutions in the space improve.
Work Life
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
With a new streamlined application, its easier than ever to apply to Fast Companys Best Workplaces for Innovators. Here are six reasons why you should apply to our seventh annual BWFI program. 6 reasons to apply 1. Brand exposure. Every company ranked in the top 100 or earning honoree status in a category will appear in the fall (September) issue of the magazine and on fastcompany.com. 2.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Despite the slowdown in dealmaking in 2024, there are good reasons to expect greater M&A activity in US healthcare in 2025 and 2026 as many players seek to pursue innovation and growth.
Success
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
When you’re job hunting , it might seem like the process is endless and youre not finding many options. But there are times of the year when job openings are greater than others. Lets look at why that is and what that means for job hunting during the rest of the year. The best time of year to job hunt Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that for 20222024, the months with the most job openings were either January or February.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Sometimes, M&A can pose particularly difficult challenges. The automotive industry offers creative examples of how deals can still get done.
Workplace Wellness
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Manufacturing employees play a critical role in the economy, ensuring that products are built, assembled, and delivered efficiently. However, the nature of their worklong hours, physically demanding tasks, and exposure to hazardscan take a toll on their well-being. Workplace wellness programs tailored for manufacturing employees can significantly improve their health, morale, and productivity.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
M&A activity in the life science sector fell in 2024, but several factors, including pent-up demand and the state of companies pipelines, point to a strong rebound in dealmaking in 2025.
AdminDroid
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
SharePoint sprawl can keep you awake at night, right? The challenge of tracking hundreds or even thousands of sites leaves you overwhelmed by rising storage costs and complex governance. It becomes nearly impossible to recall every detail when unused sites are scattered throughout your environment. The solution? Having a complete view of your SharePoint ecosystem makes managing resources and security much easier!
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Unprecedented shocks are affecting M&A activity and dealmaker behavior. Different analyses help bring uncertainty into focusand suggest a range of outcomes.
Bonnie Low-Kramen
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | January 2025 Bonnie Low-Kramen sets out five ways that leaders can ally with women to succeed and thrive Data shows that 46% of the worlds working population is female and 93-97% of the worlds administrative support staff are women. Those kinds of numbers bear paying some attention to the challenges that exist for professional women in 2025.
McKensey
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Private capital firms have been active in several industries, but activity in technology, media, and telecommunications leads the way. And firms pursued fewer megadeals, opting for midsize deals more often.
Work Life
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The return-to-office (RTO) pendulum continues to swing toward the wants of CEOs, and we expect this trend to continue. A 2024 survey of CEOs by KPMG found that 79% believe employees will be back in the office five days a week within three yearsa dramatic increase from 2023s survey. For many leaders, the workplace remains a vital tool for reinforcing company values and driving strategic alignment across teams.
Wellness 360
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Every year, companies lose $62.4 million due to communication barriers.Addressing these barriers and solving them is necessary. Miscommunication in the workplace can be dangerous as it affects the entire organization-whether its big or small, the damage happens. It is happening more in the corporate world era, leading to increased employees’ turnover.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The hidden ethical costs of workaholism have been highlighted in a new study led by Aston University and University of Leipzig scholars. Workaholism is an inner pressure to working, that provides a sense of fulfilment but can lead to physical and psychological problems, relationship issues and burnout. The study, published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior, showed that it can interfere with moral self-regulation and subsequent ethical behaviour, particularly in organisations that priorit
Office Snapshots
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
PMG was enlisted to craft two premium office suites in Brisbanes CBD, setting a new benchmark for design sophistication while adhering to rigorous space planning requirements. The project, spanning two tenancies (505 sqm and 298 sqm), aimed to balance style, functionality, and the ideal density workspace. PMGs design solutions maximised space utilisation, integrated flexible work areas, and reimagined waiting spaces to serve dual purposesall while maintaining a high-end aesthetic.
Attendance Bot
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Alex had everything going for himtalent, ambition, and a clear vision of success. But despite working long hours and giving his best effort, he always felt behind. Deadlines kept slipping, his to-do list never seemed to shrink, and the stress of unfinished work followed him everywhere. The problem wasnt a lack of dedication. It was a lack of structure.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Its back. The Workspace Design Show London is bigger and better than ever, with over 5,000 workplace professionals, including architects, designers, developers, and end-user occupiers, joining together to explore the present and future of workspace design and management. In just a few days, the eagerly-awaited Workspace Design Show, the trade show that brings together the UK workplace interiors community, will open its doors.
Office Snapshots
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
In embracing post-pandemic design requirements, our client, International Research Development Centre (IDRC), assembled a group of employees to work closely with LWG to create a successful change in management narrative through design conceptually, functionally and aesthetically. This group was called Mwanzo, a Swahili term meaning new beginnings. The project was an opportunity to create a space that welcomed employees back to the office following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zevo Health
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The content moderation industry is growing rapidly, driven by the surge in user-generated content (UGC) across digital platforms. Social media, e-commerce, and online gaming have become breeding grounds for vast amounts of content, making moderation more crucial than ever. By 2028, the content moderation services market is projected to reach $17.5 billion , growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%.
Office Snapshots
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
TomTom, a global leader in geolocation technology, sought to revitalize its Madrid office to reflect the companys growing team and fast paced culture. The goal was to establish a workspace that not only supports modern work habits but also promotes collaboration and flexibility for its employees, bringing in bright shades and exciting technology. The design approach was highly collaborative, involving input from TomToms local user group to ensure the new office addressed the needs of the day-to-
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