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Billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Curro takeover raises ...

Jannie Mouton’s Curro deal swaps investors into Capitec and PSG shares, triggering fresh questions about tax dates, valuations and...

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu gives Super...

Rabiu said he would honor the $500,000 pledge, framing the payment as a gesture of appreciation for the players’ performance and t...

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Nigerian billionaires Bayo Ogunlesi, TY Danjuma an...

Well-funded bids by Nigeria’s richest investors fell apart as VAARIS Resources quietly secured TotalEnergies’ stake in a major oil...

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I’m about to have a new coworker who I have a trau...

A reader writes: I’m at a loss here. I have a coworker I’ll call Riley from a different department in my organization. Riley and I...

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new employee missed 4th day of work, saying “somet...

A reader writes: I had a new employee start on a Tuesday. That Friday, I woke up to a text from my new hire from the night before,...

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our employee misses too much work, boss is differe...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee misses a ton of work and we don’t know what to do I manage the manage...

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are big over-ear headphones inappropriate in a cus...

A reader writes: I’m the manager of a large department, one of whose functions is to run an in-person helpdesk service. Our primar...

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Toby Selman’s Africa Logistics Properties cleared ...

Africa Logistics Properties secures approval to list East Africa’s first U.S. dollar industrial REIT on the Nairobi Securities Exc...

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I&M, founded by Suresh Bhagwanji Shah, raises Tanz...

I&M Holdings, founded by Suresh Bhagwanji Shah, lifts its Tanzania unit stake to 95 percent as it deepens regional expansion.

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Patrice Motsepe seeks South African hearing in $19...

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and linked companies turn to South African courts as Tanzanian case over $195 million ND...

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Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi gains $4.8 million...

Hani Berzi gains $4.7 million from his Edita Food stake as shares rise on strong earnings and renewed investor interest in Egypt.

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Second African billionaire to hit $20 billion? SA ...

South African billionaire Johann Rupert nears $20 billion fortune as Richemont shares rise, closing in on a historic African wealt...

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HR told me to carry a non-viable pregnancy to term

A reader writes: I’m currently 12 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and my husband and I received some devastating news that the ...

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cutlery thief, the indignity of the font, and othe...

We recently discussed very big office battles over very small things, and here are 15 of the funniest stories you shared. 1. The n...

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how do I manage a conflict among 3 employees?

A reader writes: I could use some advice about some employees, two of whom report to me and one who doesn’t. Bob reports to me. He...

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I’m afraid of dogs and our chairman brings his dog...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m afraid of dogs and our chairman brings his dog to work I work at a small b...

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How to Deal with an Overwhelming Workload

Feeling swamped isn't a sign that you're failing; it's a signal that something has to change. Here's how to effectively manage you...

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Egyptian billionaire El-Sewedy family’s company wi...

Egyptian billionaire El-Sewedy family’s Elsewedy Electric wins $60 million Kuwait contract to expand MENA infrastructure projects....

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Moroccan real estate tycoon Alami Lazraq gains $43...

Alami Lazraq gains $43 million in the first 9 days of 2026 as shares of ADI surge on the Casablanca Bourse.

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Kudakwashe Tagwirei pours $2.5 million into Zimbab...

Zimbabwean billionaire Kudakwashe Tagwirei invests $2.5 million in Dynamos FC, supporting player salaries, operations, and CAF Cup...

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Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy unveils RIGA Hol...

Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy unveils RIGA Holding’s 2026 projects in Sao Tome, Senegal, Mozambique, and across sub-Saharan Af...

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Nigerian executive Michael Nzewi’s CardinalStone t...

Michael Nzewi’s CardinalStone trading arm hits $1.4 billion in 2025, leading Nigeria’s stockbrokers by transaction value.

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managing someone who wanted my job, should I tell ...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m managing someone who wanted my job, and is acting like it I have recently ...

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South Africa needs more black billionaires, ANC's ...

Fikile Mbalula says empowerment policy must deliver more Black billionaires, defending BEE as the DA pushes an alternative bill.

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South African tycoon John Copelyn’s HCI to sell He...

Hosken Consolidated Investments will sell its 65% stake in Whale Coast Village Mall, a move CEO Johnny Copelyn says frees capital ...

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote refinery's deni...

Aliko Dangote’s refinery dismisses supply claims, boosts petrol output, and ensures steady access for all marketers.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu offers cash ...

Rabiu promised $500,000 for a semifinal win and $1 million for the title, adding extra payments for every goal scored.

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Abdul Samad Rabiu set to become third Nigerian to ...

Abdul Samad Rabiu nears $10 billion, set to become the third Nigerian to hit the milestone, after Adenuga and Dangote in 2016.

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update: how can I get my email inbox under control...

Remember the letter-writer who was struggling to get their email inbox under control? Here’s the update. I was the person who was ...

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I need to partner with a team that rejected me for...

A reader writes: I need to partner with a team whose manager rejected me for a job, and I’m struggling to have a positive attitude...

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open thread – January 9, 2026

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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interviewer mentioned my boudoir photos, problems ...

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My interviewer mentioned my boudoir photos I went to an interview at an event ...

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weekend open thread – January 10-11, 2026

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi brings C...

Ethiopia’s richest man, Mohammed Al-Amoudi, brings Carrefour to 13 Midroc stores, marking the retailer’s first physical presence i...

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Runa Alam's DPI seals $200 million exit in African...

DPI founder Runa Alam scored a $200 million exit as Morocco’s BCP bought the remaining stake in Atlantic Business International.

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Nigerian logistics tycoon Taiwo Afolabi maps SIFAX...

Nigerian logistics tycoon Taiwo Afolabi outlines SIFAX Group’s 2026 strategy, focusing on technology, execution and expansion acro...

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Employees allege unpaid work as Diddy serves feder...

Employees claim unpaid work as Sean “Diddy” Combs serves 50-month federal sentence; a third-party firm now reviews expenses.

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Oil tycoon Wale Tinubu salutes Otedola, Elumelu de...

Wale Tinubu’s post praising Otedola and Elumelu spotlights two late 2025 megadeals and a fast changing pecking order in energy.

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should I talk to my boss about my coworker’s overs...

A reader writes: I am in a front-line commercial role at a tech start-up. I am responsible for bringing in new business, and this ...

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new employee keeps tagging the company in negative...

A reader writes: My company recently hired a new employee who has been a problem. We were hesitant to hire her to begin with — she...

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employee doesn’t know I have access to her emails,...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee doesn’t know I have access to her emails I have a direct report that ...

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my boss says you should always move personal appoi...

A reader writes: My job is 99% remote with some on-site event expectations. On-site events are typically mandatory, which is fine ...

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Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery warns fuel pr...

Dangote Refinery says petrol prices could rise to N1,400 per liter if Nigeria relies on imports instead of local refining.

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Nigerian energy tycoon Tope Shonubi's Sahara Group...

Sahara Power targets 6,500 to 7,000 megawatts in three to five years, backed by policy reforms, debt repayment and new energy inve...

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Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver sues former CFO ...

Fawn Weaver sued Uncle Nearest’s former CFO Mike Senzaki, alleging fraud and inflated inventory as court oversight continues at th...

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Kevin Hart becomes shareholder in $32 billion Auth...

Kevin Hart joins $32 billion Authentic Brands Group as shareholder, expanding his global media, lifestyle, and fitness ventures.

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Nigerian oil mogul Mohammed Indimi gains $22 milli...

Jaiz Bank’s shares rose sharply in 2025, lifting Mohammed Indimi’s stake by $22 million amid stronger earnings and a firmer naira....

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my coworker always has his toddlers on his lap on ...

A reader writes: This is hard for me to write. I’m a woman in my late forties with two grown children. I remember how stressful it...

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I accepted my company’s counteroffer, and now they...

A reader writes: I have seen you and other people say that you shouldn’t usually accept a counteroffer. I wish I had listened to y...

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my coworker is using AI to do her work (badly)

A reader writes: I am a senior project manager in a nonprofit. Over the summer, I been working on a series of focus groups and was...

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I can’t get answers about a special project, candi...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Internship offered me a special project but now I can’t get any answers about ...

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Soldier’s killing of a 13-year-old puts Indian bil...

A boy is killed outside a guarded industrial compound in Akwa Ibom, drawing focus to Sterling Global and Nigeria’s lethal security...

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Ivorian tycoon Jean Kacou Diagou reshapes NSIA ban...

NSIA founder Jean Kacou Diagou reshuffles executives, elevating Gomez Konan and tightening governance as the bank readies new West...

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Idrissa Nassa opens $1.33 million amphitheater in ...

Burkinabe businessman Idrissa Nassa opens a $1.33 million amphitheater to enhance education and professional training.

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Even after $20.7 million staff gift, Abdul Samad R...

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu nears $10 billion as BUA Cement and BUA Foods shares surge, lifting his fortune to about $9...

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Algerian tycoon Abderrahmane Benhamadi’s Condor en...

Algerian Condor Group launches in Egypt, setting up local production of TVs, appliances, and air conditioners.

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Vitafoam Nigeria, partly owned by Samuel Bolarinde...

Vitafoam Nigeria, partly owned by Samuel Bolarinde, posts record profit of N14.54 billion ($10.16 million) in 2025.

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my company wants us to harass overworked employees...

A reader writes: My department just called all us middle managers into a session to discuss our sickness “issue.” Some context: We...

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head of HR is waging a pressure campaign to make m...

A reader writes: A few weeks ago, our HR manager, Cara, brought in a photo of her dog’s adorable litter of puppies and everybody a...

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updates: the volunteer holding a website hostage, ...

Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. An abusive volunteer is holding our website hostage I am no longer a mere VP — ...

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bringing alcohol to the home of a recovering alcoh...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Bringing alcohol to the home of a recovering alcoholic My coworker is a recove...

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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $1...

Capitec Bank’s 2025 share rally lifted Michiel Le Roux’s stake by $1.1 billion, boosted by strong earnings and a firmer rand.

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coworker cheated in Jeopardy, a sumo wrestler cale...

Update season is over and now we’re back to regular content! To kick us off, it’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. C...

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Olugbenga Agboola's Flutterwave acquires open bank...

Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola says buying Mono ties payments and open banking together, aiming to unlock faster lending and sa...

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Aliko Dangote's refinery loads 43 million liters, ...

Dangote refinery loads 43 million liters of petrol, denies shutdown, and assures steady supply amid price fluctuations.

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Inside Nigeria’s petrol price war: Sayyu Dantata’s...

Sayyu Dantata controlled MRS is selling petrol at 739 naira per litre, sharpening competition with NNPC across Nigeria’s retail ma...

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Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz to invest $500 m...

Rostam Aziz’s Taifa Group plans to invest over $500 million in Zambia, targeting gas, solar power and mining to ease energy gaps....

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Nigerian industrialist Rasaq Okoya marks 86th birt...

Industrialist Razaq Okoya is celebrating his 86th birthday by sponsoring a week of free cancer screenings and health checks in Aja...

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Egypt's Orascom Investment narrows nine-month loss...

Orascom Investment cut its nine-month loss as revenue surged, and a much stronger third quarter helped offset a weak first half.

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Nigerian investor Tope Lawani’s Helios completes A...

Helios Investment Partners has completed the sale of its majority stake in Nigeria’s Axxela to the BlueCore energy consortium.

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South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier ...

South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier Group aims for $1.7 billion revenue with RFG Holdings acquisition.

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Three billionaires emerge on Malawi Stock Exchange...

Three billionaires emerged on the Malawi Stock Exchange in 2025 after banking stocks surged and long-held stakes crossed the billi...

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update: the federal employee wondering whether to ...

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answ...

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breaking up with my boyfriend when I work for his ...

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. I want...

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open thread – January 2, 2026

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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my boss told his wife we had an affair but we didn...

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. I work...

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weekend open thread – January 3-4, 2026

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) - How to Optimise...

Search is changing fast. With AI overviews now appearing in the majority of Google results, the rules of visibility are being rewr...

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Human First Marketing - Why Trust, Purpose and Peo...

In this episode of The Digital Marketing Podcast, Daniel Rowles speaks with Phil Treagus-Evans, author of the new book Human First...

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The Big Debate: Non Keyword Signals - AI Chats & P...

In this episode of The Digital Marketing Podcast, Daniel Rowles and Ciaran Rogers dive into one of the most significant shifts in ...

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Dealing With Exponential Change - Leadership in an...

AI is accelerating change at a pace most organisations have never had to manage before. For marketers and business leaders, this i...

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Generative AI Update - What the Latest Model Wars ...

The generative AI landscape has shifted again, and at speed. In this update episode, Daniel Rowles breaks down a rapid sequence of...

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Kenyatta family, Kenya’s largest landowner, gains ...

NCBA shares rebound on the NSE, lifting the Kenyatta family’s stake by $11 million as investor interest returns.

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South African businessman Eric Diack leads AfriSam...

West China Cement seeks to acquire South Africa’s AfriSam, led by Eric Diack, as Chinese firms expand in African construction mark...

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Le Creuset owner Paul van Zuydam becomes South Afr...

Paul van Zuydam becomes South Africa’s newest billionaire, building Le Creuset into a $850 million cookware empire.

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Ugandan businessman Mukesh Shukla fined $3.9 milli...

Ugandan tycoon Mukesh Shukla fined $3.9 million for illegally occupying Shumuk House, ending the decade-long Katatumba family disp...

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Credit Bank, led by Kenya’s Nyachae family, wins $...

Credit Bank, led by the Nyachae family, gains shareholder approval to raise Ksh4.5 billion ($35 million) through a rights issue.

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James Mwangi-led Equity Bank gets $60 million AfDB...

Equity Bank Kenya has secured a $60 million AfDB trade finance guarantee, boosting support for SMEs and easing risk in cross-borde...

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ERC linked to Egyptian businessman Ahmed Heikal cu...

ERC, part of Ahmed Heikal’s Qalaa Holdings, repays $417 million, reducing debt and moving closer to its first dividend payout.

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Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi raises Edita stake...

Hani Berzi’s Quantum Invest BV increased its Edita Food stake through a 26.5 million dollar block trade on the Egyptian Exchange....

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U.S.-Nigerian mogul Sam Darwish’s IHS stake rises ...

Quantum Invest BV, led by Hani Berzi, increased its stake in Edita Food Industries through a $26.5 million block trade on the Egyp...

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Glencore, led by South African executive Gary Nagl...

Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, acquires a majority stake in Dutch fuel firm FincoEnergies to expand low-carbon and renewable fuel su...

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How to Grow High-Performing Teams Across Countries...

As remote-first work continues to rewrite global hiring norms, companies are no longer confined by local zip codes when searching ...

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update: my new employee feels excluded on a well-m...

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answ...

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update: employees are being cruel to a gross cowor...

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answ...

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my employee wants to know where I am at all times,...

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My emp...

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updates: the accidentally linked nudes, taking rel...

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answ...

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update: my manager posted a “wall of shame” of peo...

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answ...

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Anthony Joshua faces $66 million tax after blockbu...

US federal income tax is expected to claim about 37 percent of Joshua’s earnings, or roughly $52 million, based on top marginal ra...

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Meet Ken Clark, the South African entrepreneur sel...

From a five cow start in Dordrecht, Ken Clark built Crickley and Twizza. Now a ZAR 2.095 billion sale crowns the run.

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