Web's Best – October 2021

«Cocaine Hippos» Are People Too

Deceased drug kingpin Pablo Escobar's bloat of hippopotamuses are legally people, according to a U.S. court decision won by an animal protection organization. – 27 October / Metro

Leadership Lessons With Colin Powell

Colin Powell, a retired four-star general, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and secretary of state who passed away this week at age 84, leaves an important legacy of leadership that executives at companies can learn from and apply at their organizations. – 19 October / Forbes

Vaccinated or Fired?

Amid a major labor shortage, companies are faced with axing otherwise talented, hardworking employees. – 16 October / Korn Ferry

Can Western Luxury Brands Survive the New China

Some global players smoothly managed China’s policy shifts while others couldn’t adjust. But did the trade war and rising labor costs also play roles? – 13 October / Jing Daily

Working in a Retail Bank Will Never Be the Same

The pandemic motivated customers to conduct complex business transactions using digital tools. Now, banks have the rare opportunity to change the way they do business. – 10 October / BCG

Goldman's Go-To Divorce Firm

Well-heeled partners of the Wall Street powerhouse have repeatedly turned to one firm when their love life becomes a shambles. – 9 October / Airmail