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Future of Work
How businesses can help solve society’s workforce problems
HR leaders are uniquely positioned to work with communities, schools and governments to build sustainable work solutions and help rebuild the economy.
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Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
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Arts and Culture
This opera company is helping people in their recovery from COVID-19
The English National Opera is helping sufferers use singing to manage their symptoms – as arts companies worldwide are hit hard by the pandemic.
COVID-19
This is why you need that second COVID-19 vaccine dose, says WHO’s Chief Scientist
More than 150 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered around the world. A 12-week gap between some doses has pushed protection rates to 82%.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
COVID-19 increased the use of AI. Here’s why it’s here to stay
Organisations have invested in AI to expedite remote working, enhance customer experience and decrease costs, benefiting retail, education and healthcare.
Global Risks
What can we learn from Nicaragua’s new, preventative approach to storms?
Nicaragua's disaster risk management approach has helped its response to record-breaking tropical storms in 2020. World Bank experts explain key insights.
Arts and Culture
Why creating art with your children is important
Research suggests that creative activities can have a range of benefits for children's development, including communication and relationship building.
Gender Parity
World Bank: COVID-19 school closures threaten women's economic future
Girls are currently at risk due to issues such as domestic violence, with UNESCO predicting that 11 million will not be returning to school post-pandemic.
South Africa
Here's what happened when two women set out to clean Johannesburg's dirtiest river
Two women have started a campaign called Water for Future, that aims to tackle river pollution in Johannesburg's Jukskei while creating job opportunities.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
4 ways we can prioritize food sustainability in 2021
The world needs a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient food and land use system, writes the World Resources Institute's Edward Davey.
Global Health
Air pollution kills thousands in megacities despite COVID lockdowns
Tens of thousands of people in the world's biggest cities died from air pollution-related causes last year, despite COVID-19 lockdowns easing congestion.
Artificial Intelligence
In an AI world, children must learn to write like humans
By 2022 AI could produce 30% of all internet content. Children's education should go beyond formulaic writing, encompassing skills that AI cannot match.
COVID-19
How lack of internet access has limited vaccine availability for racial and ethnic minorities
Racial minority communities that lack internet access are being left behind in the race to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to research.
Emerging Technologies
Google has invented a tool which allows you to hear colour
For the artist Kandinsky, red sounded like violins, yellow like trumpets – and now a new exhibition enables visitors to experience his art as the painter did.
India
Why India's gaming industry is on the rise
The COVID-19 pandemic saw a shift in media and entertainment consumption trends, with India rising to the top spot in mobile game downloads worldwide.
COVID-19
3 ways to make any partnership successful
What are the critical pillars that can set up any partnership for success? Think diverse expertise, local knowledge and a means to share your learnings