Bank of England could increase interest rates by the end of 2014
The Bank of England could increase interest rates sooner than expected due to the UK's surprisingly impressive economic recovery.
After years of recession - the...
Japanese economic slowdown casts doubts on Abenomics
Figures showing a Japanese economic slowdown for Q3 have analysts wondering whether Keynesian-inspired Abenomics is effective for the long haul.
According to the Japanese Government’s Cabinet...
Is German trade surplus harming Europe? European Commission investigates
The European Commission says it is carrying out an investigation to determine whether the German trade surplus is undermining Europe’s economic recovery. A trade...
Conscientious personality linked to good customer service
A new US study finds that not only is technical knowledge important for good performance in customer service, but also having a conscientious personality...
Oil production in North America and Brazil reducing OPEC role
Rising oil production in North America and Brazil is reducing the role of OPEC in the global oil market, a situation that will continue...
Airport passenger traffic growth increasing at a moderate rate
Aviation authorities across the world have reported a 4.1 percent increase in year-over-year airport passenger traffic for the month of September as well as...
Men support gender equality in the workplace more than women
A study by Michigan State University researchers reveals that male workers are even more willing to support women becoming CEOs than their female co-workers.
The...
US economic recovery and personal responsibility
Fifty-seven percent of workers do not feel personally responsible for the US economic recovery.
The data comes from a Harris Interactive poll on behalf of...
Loyal customers can become your salespeople
Loyal customers are worth their weight in gold.
If you know how to make your customers feel at home in a commercial space, you can...
Uninsured Americans may struggle choosing health-care plans
As Obamacare rolls out across the United States, making health insurance accessible to millions of Americans who have never had it before, a new...