FEI Weekly

December 11, 2018

3 ways to achieve intergenerational harmony in the workplace, Brexit vote delayed, and what the arrest of Huawei's CFO means for U.S.-China relations.

Brexit Vote Delayed, May to Meet With EU Leaders

BBC News

Theresa May is meeting European leaders and EU officials today for talks aimed at rescuing her Brexit deal, after postponing a Commons vote on the deal. MPs have to give the go-ahead for May's deal if it is to come into effect when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March.A vote will be held on the deal before January 21.

How CFOs are Becoming Change Agents

McKinsey & Company

A new McKinsey survey confirm that the CFO’s role is broader and more complex than it was even two years ago. Large-scale organizational change is ubiquitous: 91% of respondents say their organizations have undergone at least one transformation in the past three years and CFOs are already playing an active role in transformations.

'Blockchain Winter' is Coming

Forbes

Analysts at Forrester predict that 2019 could be the beginning of a “blockchain winter” – when frustrations and lack of results, together with a lack of understanding of the technology, mean excitement wanes and enterprise projects are mothballed.

What the Arrest of Huawei's CFO Means for U.S.-China Relations

CNN

Experts are warning that what happens with Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's case could have huge implications for the broader U.S.-China relationship. The arrest could jeopardize an already precarious ceasefire in the conflict between the U.S. and China over trade and technology. Wanzhou, who is detained in Canada and faces extradition to the United States, has been held for 10 days.

3 Ways to Achieve Intergenerational Harmony in the Workplace

Quartz

Different generations of workers fundamentally want the same things, though they differ in how they think about getting what they want: Passion and love for what we do, learning every day, and helping others along the way, all with a deep sense of purpose.