James Thorne

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagement.co.uk | James Thorne

Young people are the beating heart of our business. Nearly 40 per cent of McDonald’s employees are teenagers, and we’re proud to give so many their first taste of work. They give us energy and a sense of purpose. They make up a vital part of our diverse restaurant teamsthat reflect the communities we serve. As a dad – and someone who began my own working life at McDonald’s with an industrial placement internship while at university – I feel a deep responsibility from both perspectives.

2 months ago | theglobeandmail.com | James Thorne

Open this photo in gallery:For investors, this election opens doors in sectors such as banking and energy.DoraDalton/iStockPhoto / Getty ImagesPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe results of Canada’s federal election on April 28 will have profound implications for advisors and investors’ portfolios – particularly those with a home bias in their investments.

Jan 15, 2025 | theglobeandmail.com | James Thorne

Open this photo in gallery:A return to centrist policies, emphasizing the private sector as the economy’s engine, may signal a revival of stability and growth for investors.studio-fi/iStockPhoto / Getty ImagesPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIn political strategy, the principle has long existed that candidates campaign from the fringes but govern from the centre.

Jan 12, 2025 | avsforum.com | James Thorne

Incredibly dumb question: is LD level what people are referring to when they talk about laser power? My rs1200 was set to 100 out of the box, I pulled it to 50 and then inched the brightness up a tad

Jan 9, 2025 | pitchbook.com | James Thorne

After three years in the IPO desert, VCs look parched. The asset class recorded just $149 billion in exit value in the US last year, the third year in a row the figure came in below 2018 levels, according to the Q4 2024 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor. While exits have been rising for five quarters, that’s largely a cleanup of smaller startups selling without fanfare.