In an era of rampant layoffs, it can feel like no job is safe. Except, perhaps, elevator mechanics. Judy Marks is the CEO of elevator giant Otis and oversees a workforce of roughly 72,000 employees.

Finland’s Kone has agreed to buy German rival TK Elevator in a landmark deal valued at 29.4 billion euros ($34.4 billion). The combination would create the world’s largest elevator maker and marks one ...

The 7-time All-Star and former Kia MVP is out indefinitely due to appendicitis. From NBA.com News Services Joel Embiid is averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists over 38 games this season.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and underwent surgery in Houston on Thursday, the team announced. The 76ers were in town to play the Rockets as they cling to ...

It’s one of the most time-honoured pieces of career advice: Have a strong elevator pitch. When asked “What do you do?”, be able to tell someone exactly who you are and what you do in 30 to 60 seconds.

You step into an elevator and find someone powerful standing there. The doors close, and you have about 30 seconds to summarize who you are, what you do, and why it matters before they open again. For ...

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don't need it—and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who ...

Most people get acquainted with their appendix when it’s inflamed and about to rupture. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Most people know only two things about the appendix: ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min PitchLift takes the concept of ...

Discover how-to create a clear 60-second Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch using a simple structure. We asked doctors the one supplement you should be taking to support healthy aging—they all said the same ...

The University of Dayton School of Business Administration (SBA) is celebrating exceptional student success at the Flyer Pitch Elevator Pitch Competition held on Oct. 25. The results reflect the ...

Ten-year follow-up results showed that 37.8% of patients who received antibiotics versus appendectomy had a true recurrence of appendicitis. Overall, cumulative complication rates at 10 years were ...