Global Stories

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

EduTech

7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds

New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021

Intel

Intel CEO resigns after 'consensual relationship' with employee

Intel's board has named chief financial officer Robert Swan as the interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018

Hyperscale

Equinix CEO leaves company after 11 years over poor judgment in employee matter

Steve Smith resigns as Equinix CEO after 11 years due to poor judgment in an employee matter, with Peter Van Camp stepping in as interim CEO.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Human Capital Management

Wipro India farewells long-standing exec with 'powerful voice'

TK Kurien, the executive vice chairman of Wipro Limited, will retire at the end of this month, the IT company has announced. #Wipro #retirement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017

Social Media

Twitter gives fired marketeers 15 minutes of fame

Today we awaken to the news that a wit (or wits) in the marketing department of UK retailer HMV live tweeted their ignominious exit from the company.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013

Renaissance

Renaissance's new CEO resigns

A month after officially losing their Apple distribution contract, Shaun Rendell has resigned from his role as Renaissance CEO.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2012

Facebook

Facebook staff starts exodus

Social networking site battles loss of talent and plummeting valuations in the aftermath of its poor financial results.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

Google

Tuesday Talk: Mayer's brilliance lies in the basic

Three weeks, two executive resignations and a pregnancy later and new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is still at the helm...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2012

Yahoo

Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated

Yahoo's new CEO, Scott Thompson, faces scrutiny as he's accused of falsifying qualifications, igniting a storm amongst shareholders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012

BlackBerry

New RIM boss admits challenges are 'significant'

RIM's new CEO Thorsten Heins labels company risks as 'significant', amidst a 19% revenue dip and high-profile resignations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2012

Gaming

Call of Duty creative strategist resigns

Robert Bowling departs as Creative Strategist of Call of Duty, hinting at exploring broader opportunities in the gaming world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2012

Yahoo

Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang resigns from board

One-time CEO severs all ties after nearly 17 years. Carol Bartz was also fired after a short time at the helm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Optus

Brad Banducci's resignation: The ultimate self-checkout

Woolworths boss resigns following a poorly handled media appearance and a series of PR disasters, highlighting the crucial need for media training for CEOs.

By Justin Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024