Industry

Cutting-Edge Approaches That Help CPG Companies Keep Up With Changing Consumer Tastes     Denver, Colorado, November 2, 2022 — The consumer packaged goods industry has faced an onslaught of recent challenges — including calls for more transparent labeling and eco-friendly packaging — with food companies in particular forced to pivot rapidly in response to consumer preferences and legislation. Smaller, more agile companies have the upper hand, according to innovation experts Jonathan Tofel and Carolina Sasson. How can big companies keep up?   “Data shows that small to medium food companies are driving 45% of the growth in share in...

Think tank calls for first ever Ageing Workforce Strategy to tackle ‘Early Exiters’ from the workforce   Think tank calls for first ever Ageing Workforce Strategy to tackle ‘Early Exiters’ from the workforce   Demos publishes new report in collaboration with The Physiological Society and the Centre for Ageing Better, Understanding ‘Early Exiters’, which explores the exodus of older workers leaving work early due to health conditions.   Understanding ‘Early Exiters’ calls for an Ageing Workforce Strategy: a cross-government approach, including tax incentives to improve access to occupational health, better integration of health and employment support, and more physiological research...

EUROPEAN WEALTH MANAGER SPENDING ON CLIENT BEHAVIOURAL TECHNOLOGY TO SURGE Four out of five say improved client behavioural technology gives a competitive advantage Wealth manager spending on technology to improve understanding of clients’ behavioural needs when investing is set to grow strongly over the next five years, new European research* from behavioural finance experts Oxford Risk shows. Its study with wealth managers across Europe who collectively manage assets of around €327 billion, found 77% predict increased investment in financial personality technology with around 13% forecasting a substantial increase in spending by companies. Astoundingly, almost half of wealth managers surveyed (49%)...

Holland America Line’s New ‘A City on the Sea’ Entertainment Show Takes Guests on an Immersive Journey Behind the Scenes The new storytelling event shows rarely seen on-board locales and introduces the team members who make it happen   Seattle, Wash., Oct 2022 — Cruise ships are often called floating cities. Every function of a shoreside town needs to be provided while traveling the world, and countless team members work together to seamlessly run each ship. For the first time ever, Holland America Line is bringing that story to life in a new, engaging show called “A City on the...

Virgin Atlantic to help 200 careers take off with cabin crew recruitment drive   Virgin Atlantic has opened applications to recruit 200 new cabin crew to take to the skies in the famous red-hot uniform and deliver the airline’s world-renowned customer service. Virgin Atlantic cabin crew are famous for ensuring a safe and memorable in-flight experience for customers as well as their personalised and friendly service. Successful applicants will demonstrate a pioneering spirit, a desire to discover new places and cultures, a positive attitude and a passion for delivering thoughtful experiences to each customer. The roles will be part of...