Want to get smarter? Neuroscience says 5 simple steps significantly boost memory, learning, and cognition

Want to get smarter? Neuroscience says 5 simple steps significantly boost memory, learning, and cognition

Since no one ever does anything worthwhile on their own, who you know is important. But what you know — and what you do with what you know — is crucial. Learning, memory, and cognitive skills are a competitive advantage. Here are five neuroscience-based ways to learn more quickly, and even more importantly, better retain what you learn. Best of all,…

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Bank of England rate cuts deliver £11 billion hit to households

Bank of England rate cuts deliver £11 billion hit to households

[LONDON] Exactly one year since the Bank of England (BOE) started to cut interest rates, the pressure on households from the highest borrowing costs in a generation is still building. Bloomberg analysis of BOE savings and mortgage data shows that Britons in aggregate are an annual £11 billion (S$18.8 billion) worse off than in July…

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7 Effective Strategies to Develop Employees for Success

7 Effective Strategies to Develop Employees for Success

To develop employees for success, organizations can implement several key strategies that nurture a productive work environment. Treating employees with respect is foundational, as it cultivates a positive culture. Encouraging open communication allows for honest dialogue, whereas providing mentorship opportunities offers personalized guidance. Regular feedback guarantees alignment with growth goals, and acknowledging achievements boosts morale.…

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Apple CEO tells staff AI is ‘ours to grab’ in hourlong pep talk

Apple CEO tells staff AI is ‘ours to grab’ in hourlong pep talk

[LOS ANGELES] Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook, holding a rare all-hands meeting following earnings results, rallied employees around the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) prospects and an “amazing” pipeline of products. The executive gathered staff at Apple’s on-campus auditorium on Friday (Aug 1) in Cupertino, California, telling them that the AI revolution is “as big…

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Who Is Matt Rife? Everything to Know About the Comedian

Who Is Matt Rife? Everything to Know About the Comedian

Image Credit: Rommel Demano/BFA.com/Shutterstock Matt Rife has been one of the biggest rising stars in the comedy world for over a year. While he may have seemed to have come out of nowhere, he’s already a seasoned veteran of the road, having performed all across the country for years before going viral in 2022. Now, Matt…

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Your next direct report might not be human. Are you ready to lead it?

Your next direct report might not be human. Are you ready to lead it?

We’ve spent decades building frameworks to help people lead teams: courses, certifications, coaching, culture decks. All aimed at shaping better managers of humans. But that’s no longer enough. Because for many workers, their first report won’t be a person. It’ll be an agent. In June BNY Mellon onboarded 1,000 digital workers while JPMorgan Chase is…

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Sha’Carri Richardson: 5 Things to Know About the Olympian Amid Assault Arrest

Sha’Carri Richardson: 5 Things to Know About the Olympian Amid Assault Arrest

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Sha’Carri Richardson made headlines in August 2025 when she was arrested for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, multiple outlets reported. The Olympic sprinter was taken into police custody at Seattle-Tacoma Airport in Washington after a TSA employee reported a woman assaulting a man, per TMZ. Sha’Carri was released from…

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