How to Answer Inappropriate Interview Questions
Some interview questions narrow down whether an applicant has the competence and qualifications needed for the job, other questions can be inappropriate. Competent interviewers ask
Procter & Gamble to Acquire Merck
Recently, Procter & Gamble announced they reached an agreement to purchase the consumer health division of German pharmaceutical giant, Merck, for $4.2 billion. This acquisition
Sustainability Reports from Three Major Food Companies
Last week, General Mills, Perdue Farms, and Tyson Foods all issued sustainability reports ahead of Earth Day, announcing they were approaching major sustainability goals. In
Cybersecurity Issues Drive an Increased Demand for Data Experts
Big data is quickly becoming one of the most valuable assets to predict human behavior and interactions. But, collecting and storing consumer data is also
Overcoming the E-Commerce Gender Gap & Other Growth Strategies
One challenge that the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) market continues to face is an obvious e-commerce gender gap. In order for these companies to effectively
Recruiting Top Talent: The Pendulum Has Swung to the Candidate Side
You may have heard the analogy that a job interview is like a first date. The candidate researches her “date,” puts on her best outfit,
Lessons for the Toy Industry in a Post-Toys R Us World
In March 2018, we learned that “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid,” would be heard no longer—retail giant Toys
Data Analytics and Cybersecurity
Malware attacks continue to increase in both volume and complexity around the world, leaving companies to search for new and innovative ways to protect one
Unusual Food Trends: Sustainability Drives Creative New Products
As the way that consumers shop for groceries continues to change over time, so does their diet. There is a significant demand for healthy, environmentally
Takeaways from the Food Marketing Institute’s Midwinter Executive Conference
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, 2018 has already shown itself to be the year when norms will be challenged. From the lack of women