When someone considers a career in a "helping" profession, their thoughts naturally turn to doctors, nurses, teachers, and first responders like police officers or emergency medical techn...
Nearly 18 months since COVID-19 overturned the global economy, countries are gradually progressing towards recovery as mass vaccinations continue and companies begin planning a return to ...
Breaking news for environmentalists and business strategists in the automotive industry…
The global pandemic has had far-reaching implications for the world of work and has illuminated – and exacerbated – social inequities. Young people were among the first to lose their jobs...
In October 2020, Viya, one of China’s most popular influencers, livestreamed to over 149 million viewers on Alibaba's Taobao Live platform during the annual two-day Singles’ Day shopping ...
Climate volatility has been reported in news headlines around the world over the past year, further highlighting the unpredictable challenges we face in tackling the climate crisis.
COVID-19 has challenged society, the planet and people in profound ways, and institutions continue to respond, adapt and pivot to address new problems caused by the crisis.
Today's leaders tackle a host of unexpected challenges - from the climate to the pandemic. The organizations best poised to address those problems, says Rich Lesser, Boston Consulting Gro...
Mental health has never been higher on the agenda for businesses. It is easy to see why, as even prior to COVID-19, anxiety and depression were estimated to cost the global economy over $...
Consumer spending is the engine of the economy, accounting for about two-thirds of economic activity and underpinning the roadmap for businesses to invest and plan. The COVID-19 pandemic ...
Are the days of cash numbered? Cash it seems may not be king for much longer.
Technology was omnipresent before the COVID-19 pandemic. And its relevance has grown ever since – it’s become even more essential in helping us stay connected and work, or learn, from hom...
The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder that one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of a virus is also one of the most direct: handwashing.
The case for incorporating climate change into macroeconomic modeling and investment decisions has never been stronger. Extreme weather events such as floods and storms have now become mo...
