Viewed in Fortune.com The 2025 Fortune Global 500 captures the true economic engine of our time. Collectively, these 500 companies generated $41.7 trillion in revenue—over one-third of global GDP—and employ more than 70 million people worldwide. With $2.98 trillion in profits, including $1 trillion from the financial sector, they recorded their second-best year ever. These… More
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Viewed on Korn Ferry Summer brings sunshine, vacations—and a noticeable dip in workplace energy. In a recent Korn Ferry survey, 46% of professionals admitted that their quality of work declines during the warmer months. This year, motivation is under even greater strain. AI disruption, inflation, and global uncertainty have dampened employee sentiment. Add beach plans… More
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Viewed on Egon Zehnder A decade ago, the title Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) was virtually nonexistent. Today, the CRO role appears in 4,953 org charts—roughly 6% of the medium, large companies we track—making it one of the fastest-growing executive positions, especially in the technology (35%), services (22%), and financial services (9%) sectors. This evolution isn’t… More
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Viewed on Russell Reynolds A quiet but powerful transformation is reshaping the top legal offices of the world’s largest companies. In 2024, 54% of Fortune 500 general counsel appointments were internal promotions—and every one of those was a first-time GC. An additional 6% were external first-timers, signaling a growing shift: potential is being prioritized over… More
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