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Workplace & Talent

Analysis and advice on the future of work, careers and management.

Power Moves | Ralph Lauren’s Digital Push, Abercrombie Chairman Retires

This week, Ralph Lauren taps Alice Delahunt for the newly created chief digital officer role, while Abercrombie & Fitch executive chairman Arthur Martinez will step down at the end of the fiscal year.


Announcing Sies Marjan, Sophia Webster, Marchon Eyewear and Shrimps

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Careers Counsel | Why Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Invest Time in Learning

Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.


Power Moves | Courrèges Names CEO, Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi Takes the Helm

This week, Courrèges has appointed Christina Ahlers as its new chief executive, while Phillip Picardi has been named chief content officer at Teen Vogue.


Op-Ed | Why Aren't There More Black Designers?

Times’s also up for fashion’s institutional exclusion and workplace suppression of black designers, argues Kibwe Chase-Marshall.


After 'Monkey Hoodie' Incident, H&M Hires Diversity Leader

The Swedish retailer has appointed a diversity leader, after having been accused of racism over an ad showing a black child dressed in a hoodie reading "coolest monkey in the jungle."


Report: Top Walmart Executive to Be Appointed International CEO

Walmart's chief operating officer Judith McKenna will take up the role of chief executive of its international unit, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.


Polimoda Lecture One: 'Fashion is a Beautiful Chaos'

In partnership with BoF, Danilo Venturi, dean of Italian fashion school Polimoda, introduces the first in a three-part lecture series on fashion brand management.


Announcing Fyodor Golan and Alpha Industries

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Careers Counsel | Five Questions You Should Ask at Your Next Job Interview

Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.


Power Moves | Belstaff Hires CEO and Chairman, Stephen Gan Joins Elle

This week, Belstaff names Helen Wright as its new chief executive and Robin Hutson as non-executive Chairman, while Stephen Gan leaves Harper's Bazaar for Elle.


Dame Ellen MacArthur on Building Momentum for Sustainability in Fashion

One of the world’s leading thinkers on the circular economy speaks to BoF about the growing momentum among fashion companies to commit to the principles of this restorative and regenerative movement.