AA New Zealand elevates Vicki Caisley to Chief People & Transformation Officer role
Vicki, who joined AA in 2023, brings over 25 years of HR and people leadership experience.
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The short-lived era of DEI - A breakdown of its growth and downfall
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Despite the setbacks, DEI is unlikely to vanish entirely. A 2024 Morning Consult survey found that 82% of executives still see diversity as critical to business success. However, the approach is shifting.
Once valued at $30B, Nikola Motor files for bankruptcy
For Nikola, the bankruptcy filing marks a stunning reversal of fortune. Once hailed as a leader in the EV revolution, the company now faces an uncertain future—one defined by legal battles, financial struggles, and a market that may be moving on without it.
The Musk method: Buy, Rebrand, Fire—Repeat
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Musk’s mass layoffs—at X, Tesla, and now the government—fuel debate on efficiency vs. chaos. Some call it bold restructuring; others see it as reckless disruption.
Altman confirms OpenAI’s most powerful AI, GPT-5 — Here’s what to expect
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While details are still scarce, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted that GPT-5 will mark a major step forward, unifying the reasoning capabilities introduced in GPT-4o with the powerful language modeling of previous iterations.
Layoffs loom at Volvo trucks as demand declines
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The decision follows a decline in demand for the company’s core long-haul heavy-duty trucks and the completion of a key production phase.
This company’s DEI strategy is more than just talk—It’s delivering results
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“We believe that our DEI efforts are directly linked to our long-term success,” says the the HR Director of APAC at Exclusive Networks.
