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BoF Team

19 February 2018

Careers Counsel rounds up the most useful and inspiring articles from around the web. To browse hundreds of jobs from leading brands, visit BoF Careers.

The Fastest Path to a CEO Job (Harvard Business Review)
"Those who reach the CEO role faster than average do it by making bold career moves that catapult them to the top. Three types of career catapults are most common."

5 Tips to Creating a Company Environment in Which Women Thrive (Inc)
"5 things are necessary to create a culture that not only allows women to thrive, but will also help you attract top female talent."

Why Workplace Humour is an Underused Superpower in Business (Inc)
"Humour works as a powerful strategy for increasing employee retention and improving problem solving with innovative solutions."

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Workplace & Talent

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Jessica Alba

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The Honest Company

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London, United Kingdom

How ESSEC Business School’s New Master’s Is Evolving Luxury Education

A pioneer in luxury education since 1991, French business school ESSEC has launched a new Master’s in Luxury Management — preparing students for the evolving luxury industry through a thorough academic and hands-on curriculum.

Can Sporty & Rich’s Emily Oberg Break the Founder-CEO Curse?

Oberg stepped into the top job at her startup last August. In an exclusive interview with The Business of Fashion, she explained how she plans to scale her business while sidestepping the ‘founder’s ego’ problem that has doomed many emerging brands.

Christian Dior Couture Is Hiring on BoF Careers

Discover job openings at the LVMH luxury fashion house on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.

What Happened to Fashion’s Entry Level Jobs?

With hiring slowing and AI reshaping entry-level work, recent graduates are turning to a mix of old-school tactics and unconventional paths to get a foothold.

Estée Lauder’s Surprise Acquisition, Explained

The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it knows well, the company can show that it’s still in the M&A game without needing to outbid rivals.

Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split

The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.

Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes

The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.

Prada Sales Climb 9% in 2025 as Versace Era Begins

Strong growth at Miu Miu helped lift results, but the Italian luxury group said that integrating Versace will weigh on margins in the near term as it begins the turnaround of the struggling brand

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