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Climate Change
How Biden and Kerry could rebuild America’s global climate leadership
President-elect Joe Biden is set to make the climate a big part of his legacy and has elected John Kerry as his climate envoy. Here's what it could mean.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Agenda
United States
Amazon has become the world's fifth largest employer
Bucking 2020's trend of mass redundancies and layoffs, online retailer Amazon has added 427,300 new employees to its company this year, increasing its total workforce to 1.2 million.
Cities and Urbanization
Why dockless bikes are the symbol of our future cities
Cities around the world are being redesigned, adapting their urban and transport infrastructure, with one recurring addition: dockless bikes.
Workforce and Employment
Recently self-employed? 6 tips from experts on how to protect your wellbeing
The pandemic has seen swathes of people start working for themselves - many for the very first time. Here's 6 tips on how to make the most out of it.
COVID-19
This is the toll COVID-19 is taking on South Korea's delivery drivers
In South Korea, parcel shipments have increased by 23% due to COVID-19, but delivery drivers and workers say they've been left in a 'legal blind spot.'
Yemen
UN: Time is running out to save Yemen from famine
Parts of Yemen are experiencing 'famine-like conditions' as almost half the population is experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, new United Nations data shows.
Decarbonizing Energy
Explained: why renewables became so cheap so fast
The price of renewable energy has fallen significantly in the past few years, with the cost of solar falling by 89% in the last decade.
Future of Work
Unilever to try out four-day working week in New Zealand
Consumer goods giant Unilever is poised to try out a four-day working week for all its New Zealand employees over the next 12 months.
Education and Skills
Meet Mr. Disale, the winner of this year's Global Teacher Prize
The 2020 winner of the Global Teacher Prize has been announced. Ranjitsinh Disale has been credited with transforming the lives of Indian schoolgirls.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
How the world is coming together to save coral reefs
Recommendations are being made, studies conducted and funding sought in order to save coral reefs. At risk of extinction, they have multiple positive effects on the planet's health.
United Kingdom
From London's black cabs to cruise ships, how the pandemic has put the brakes on transport
The iconic taxis have been hit hard by the pandemic. So, too, have cruise ships, which are currently being dismantled around the world.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 4 December
Top stories: UK deaths pass 60,000; Biden to ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days; South Korea considers new restrictions.
Mental Health
5 things we learned about mental health in the workplace in 2020
Employers were taking workplace mental health seriously before COVID-19 - but now the urgency is even greater. Here are 5 ways they can make a difference.
Workforce and Employment
Take the Meritocracy Stress Test to find out the truth about diversity in your company
Your company might claim to be in favour of inclusion and equality, but how does that stack up in reality? Take this simple test to find out.
Education and Skills
COVID-19 put 1.6 billion children out of school. Here's how to upgrade education post-pandemic
Outcomes-based education, where funding is dependent on results, could help ensure quality schooling for millions in a post-pandemic world where social budgets are constrained.