Gaurav Malhotra
Gaurav Malhotra
CEO and Representative Director, Hire Pundit Japan K.K.

The Strategic Imperative: Why Executive Wellbeing Is the New Corporate Gold Standard

In this interview, GLOBIS Partner Faculty Cristian Vlad speaks with Cristina Ionescu about the neurological and organizational benefits of prioritizing the human element in business. From safeguarding cognitive capacity to fostering high-performance cultures, these insights provide a roadmap for leaders and MBA graduates aiming to thrive in the complex "future of work."
In this interview, GLOBIS Partner Faculty Cristian Vlad speaks with Cristina Ionescu about the neurological and organizational benefits of prioritizing the human element in business. From safeguarding cognitive capacity to fostering high-performance cultures, these insights provide a roadmap for leaders and MBA graduates aiming to thrive in the complex "future of work."

Bitcoin vs. Gold: Investment Portfolio Showdown

Physical gold and “digital gold”—the leading cryptocurrency famously known as Bitcoin—have some surprising traits in common. Both are scarce, exist outside government control, and are often framed as protection against fiat currency debasement. However, these two assets could not be more different.
Physical gold and “digital gold”—the leading cryptocurrency famously known as Bitcoin—have some surprising traits in common. Both are scarce, exist outside government control, and are often framed as protection against fiat currency debasement. However, these two assets could not be more different.

Davos 2026 – Reflections and Key Takeaways

This year’s World Economic Forum was truly fascinating. Munich Security Conference...
This year’s World Economic Forum was truly fascinating. Munich Security Conference...

The Asahi Ransomware Attack: A Cybersecurity Wake-up Call

TL;DR: A single cyber attack forced Japan’s largest beer maker...
TL;DR: A single cyber attack forced Japan’s largest beer maker...

Statistical and Research Standards for Vetting HR Analytics Tools

This final installment of our series outlines the minimum statistical standards HR teams should demand from vendors. If the research fails to meet these criteria, you could be basing high-stakes decisions on fundamentally flawed data.
This final installment of our series outlines the minimum statistical standards HR teams should demand from vendors. If the research fails to meet these criteria, you could be basing high-stakes decisions on fundamentally flawed data.

How to Judge the Quality of an Employee Analytics Tool by Its Content

The smallest details in an assessment's design—the response options and the wording of the questions—have the largest impact on data quality.
The smallest details in an assessment's design—the response options and the wording of the questions—have the largest impact on data quality.

Japan’s Digital Nomad Visa offers a way to explore the startup ecosystem

Japan welcomed 3.1 million visitors in June, setting a record for monthly tourist visits, and that boom looks set to continue. Most of those visitors are drawn by the usual reasons to visit—the food, the rich culture that fuses the traditional and the modern, and the natural beauty—but Japan is also looking to attract high-paying knowledge workers through its new Digital Nomad Visa, introduced in March this year.
Japan welcomed 3.1 million visitors in June, setting a record for monthly tourist visits, and that boom looks set to continue. Most of those visitors are drawn by the usual reasons to visit—the food, the rich culture that fuses the traditional and the modern, and the natural beauty—but Japan is also looking to attract high-paying knowledge workers through its new Digital Nomad Visa, introduced in March this year.

How Mobile Games Balance Monetization, Engagement, and Value For Players (And Shareholders)

In today’s gaming industry, great visuals and mechanics are no longer enough to guarantee success. The difference between a fleeting hit and a lasting success often comes down to one invisible system: the game economy.
In today’s gaming industry, great visuals and mechanics are no longer enough to guarantee success. The difference between a fleeting hit and a lasting success often comes down to one invisible system: the game economy.