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Coaching was once seen as a niche service used mainly during times of crisis. People often turned to coaches to get through tough transitions, recover from setbacks, or deal with trauma. It was mostly considered a reactive step, something to try when facing a challenge or a specific problem. Now, coaching is viewed as a proactive investment in personal growth, performance, and overall enrichment.

For decades, talent development in HR has been built around clearly defined roles, job titles, and linear career paths. Employees were hired, trained, and promoted based on how well they fit into predetermined positions, with development often tied to climbing a traditional organisational ladder. However, rapid technological change, evolving business needs, and skills shortages have exposed the limitations of this model. Today, organisations need agility more than rigid role structures.

By Paul Feldberg, Matthew Sharp and Menelaos Karampetsos The UK government has created a new criminal offence which will significantly impact large commercial organisations. Under the failure-to-prevent-fraud (“FTPF”) offence, companies or large partnerships can be held criminally liable where an “associated person” commits fraud with the intention to benefit the company, and the company has failed to take reasonable steps prevent it. This offence will come into law on 1 September 2025.

By Dominic Wai Hong Kong has long been recognised as a global financial hub, but its economic prominence also makes it a prime target for fraud and white-collar crime. In 2025, the landscape of financial crime in the city is evolving, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting criminal methodologies. Current landscape of fraud and white-collar crime The digitisation of financial services has led to a surge in cyber-related fraud.

By José Alexandre Buaiz Neto & Giovana Vieira Porto Brazil is on the verge of a significant regulatory shift that may reshape how competition is assessed and enforced in the digital economy. In September 2025, the federal government submitted Bill No. 4,675/2025 (the Fair Competition Act for Digital Markets) to the National Congress. Although public debate often labels the proposal as a “Big Tech law” aimed at global technology giants, its design and enforcement logic suggest a much wider reach.

Technology has made great strides in recent years and one sector in particular that has benefited is the recruitment industry. From better decision making to reducing time spent on interviews and administrative tasks, modern technology has changed the game for the sector. With that in mind, let’s take a more in-depth look at how technology is improving the recruitment industry.

By Tomáš Fiala Competition rules are enforced by competition authorities such as the Office for the Protection of Competition in the Czech Republic (“the Office”). Although these authorities have the power to impose substantial fines on companies that breach the law, they do not have the power to award compensation to the individuals or companies affected by such anti-competitive behaviour.

The legal industry stands at a critical crossroads in 2025. As competition intensifies and client expectations evolve, law firms can no longer rely solely on word-of-mouth referrals and traditional networking to sustain growth. The digital transformation that has reshaped virtually every other professional service sector has finally reached a tipping point in legal services, making strategic marketing not just beneficial but essential for survival.

Winner in the Corporate Live Global Awards 2025/26 Green Leaf Services, a leading provider of premium residential and commercial cleaning solutions in Dublin, is proud to announce its recent recognition as Sustainable Cleaning Company of the Year in the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards. This honour highlights the company’s dedication to environmentally responsible cleaning practices and its commitment to delivering outstanding service across the region.