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In this episode, Alex Lawrence and Kevin Ford break down the latest US job numbers and what they reveal about the current state of the economy. Their conversation examines the fragility of the labor market, the unexpected job growth seen in January, and the growing disconnect between economic expansion and job creation.

This week, Alex Lawrence speaks with Adva Lewitte from ShareForce about modernizing global reward programs. They discuss the challenges of traditional incentive management, the importance of automation and integration, and how technology can enhance employee engagement.

In this week’s market update, Alex Lawrence and Steven Dooley discuss the significant movements in the FX markets over the past week, particularly the Japanese yen’s weakness against the US dollar.

This week we’re sharing a conversation from last month’s The PIE webinar, hosted by Beth Kennedy, Editor at The PIE, and featuring the University of Denver’s Janet Burkhardt alongside Convera’s Head of Content Alex Lawrence. They delve into the escalating cyber threats faced by higher education institutions, particularly focusing on the rise of sophisticated fraud…

2026 has started with a bang. Geopolitical risks are piling up – from US military intervention in Venezuela to fresh threats across the Americas, Iran, and even Greenland. And if that wasn’t enough, the US administration’s globally destabilising attack on the Federal Reserve has added another layer of chaos to the start of the year.

To kick off 2026, host Alex Lawrence discusses the challenges ahead in navigating cross border payments and global business growth with UK-based small business leaders Colin Watten and Nalin Perera of LSP Group and Sunrise Products, Ltd.