Executive Lifestyles
Former Zurich Chair Ackermann’s ‘Late Remorse’ May Be Premature: Review
Josef Ackermann, the former chief executive of Deutsche Bank AG and chairman of Zurich Insurance, cannot be happy about the timing of a new book by his ex-head of communications at Deutsche Bank AG. ...
2 in 3 U.K. Financial Firms Raise Salaries, Survey Says
Almost two-thirds of U.K. financial services firms have boosted salaries to retain employees before the introduction of European Union limits on bonuses, according to a survey. Companies increased ...
Classic-Auto Values Rise 54% Reviving Detroit Repair Shops, Specialty Insurance Market
In car-crazy Detroit, a booming auto industry means more than a paycheck and benefits. For thousands of people who make their living off of cars, it also means again having the cash to baby their ...
They Charge For That? Surprise Fees On Your Hotel Bill
If anyone is an educated hotel guest, it's Bjorn Hanson, dean of New York University's Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management. But even Hanson got confused during ...
U.S. Workers Love-Hate Their Smartphones While On Vacation: Harris Poll
More than half of U.S. workers would prefer a root canal than to work during vacation, but they cave in to bosses' demands by using mobile technology on their down time, a new Harris poll showed. ...
For Wine Investors, It’s Hard Work To Drink In Success
When investing in wine, as opposed to drinking it, experts advise leaving your taste buds at the cellar door but keeping your eyes wide-open. Wine is highly regulated, but the market it trades in is ...
U.K. Financial Services Employees Say Colleagues Overpaid
Most U.K. financial-services employees say some within their companies are paid too much amid negative public sentiment toward the industry, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of ...
Buffett Lunch Auction Bids Could Set Record
Warren Buffett's charity auction, in which bidders vie for a chance to dine with the billionaire, drew a top offer of more than $100,000 as a former winner predicted the fundraiser would set a fourth ...