Handling the Regulatory Environment: Approaches for Companies The regulatory environment is a complicated network of rules, regulations, and standards that control different sectors. For businesses to successfully navigate this environment, a thorough understanding of it is imperative. Rules can differ greatly depending on the area, the sector, & even...
The politics of the African continent have for a long time been haunted by issues of oppression, inequality and a number of injustices. While there has been some remarkable progress made in the continent over the last few decades, it has always been watered down by the systemic corruption...
On Wednesday, 24th of October 2018, Us President Donald Trump signed legislation to counter the spread of opioid use in America. The report given by Center for Disease Control and Prevention stated that more than 48000 American lives were lost in 2017 because of overdosing of opioids and Trump had...
The death of Thai King has created ripples of uncertainty in the country as seen by the sentiments being aired in social media. Some people say that they fear for the future of Thailand. Speculations that the general elections would be postponed because of the incident have been disproved...
The proposed changes to overtime rules have been a topic of discussion and debate in recent years. The current overtime rules, which were last updated in 2004, set the salary threshold for exempt employees at $23,660 per year. This means that employees who earn less than this amount are...
Important Laws Affecting Businesses Today In the dynamic world of business, laws shape operational frameworks & have a significant impact on strategic choices. A vast range of laws & regulations that control different facets of corporate behavior, such as taxation, employment practices, data privacy, & environmental obligations, are referred...
In the US, elections is a hot item that everyone is talking about especially that it’s just a few days away. And as always, people have the tendency to speak up their minds – employees and business owners alike. However, some business are not just being vocal about it....
Clinton has the odds in favor of her – which is a good thing for the global equity says hedge fund manager Jamie Dinan in an interview with CNBC. However, not all businesses are happy about it. Health-care stocks have been declining as Clinton widens the lead gap. So far,...
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, also known as the CETA, the Canada / EU treaty which was just freshly negotiated, has been receiving controversial news lately. According to the European Commission, this agreement would open up business opportunities for EU firms in Canada as well as Jobs in...
The economic platforms of presidential candidates play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the economy. These platforms outline the policies and strategies that candidates plan to implement if elected, and they have the potential to significantly impact various aspects of the economy, including job creation, taxation, trade...