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Leadership
How to be a courageous leader, according to the president of Microsoft U.S.
Kate Johnson, president of Microsoft U.S., explains what courage means to her and how harnessing empathy and hope is key to successful leadership.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Better Business
Mental Health
Why teams are the key to beating burnout
Paula Davis, founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute, explains how work teams can help to create the type of cultures that can prevent burnout.
COVID-19
What your meetings can tell you about company culture
Only around 50% of meeting time is well used, and engaging, research finds. These steps will help to ensure they're inclusive, authentic and effective.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
'Lighthouse' factories are more productive than ever. Business leaders explain how they do it
Fifteen new organizations have joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network as leaders in technologies like AI and digitalization, to achieve growth without increasing thei...
Better Business
3 actions for business to prepare for a post-pandemic future
Companies should be thinking about how they can capitalize on the bounce-back and get ready for new regulatory developments.
Better Business
5 lessons leaders need to live by to succeed in a post-COVID world
To be successful in a post-pandemic world, business leaders should focus on being phygital, agile, anti-fragile, exponential and curious, write two experts.
Social Innovation
Why change-making intrapreneurs are a key source of renewable energy for businesses
Intrapreneurial talent is a critical resource for corporate innovation as business increasingly pivots towards sustainability and purpose. Here's how.
Sustainable Development
These 4 companies are turning food waste into cosmetics, clothing and more
One-third of all the food produced in the world is going to waste. But technology is enabling discarded food to be turned into sustainable packaging, fashion and even skincare.
Gender Parity
5 ways to improve gender equality at work
From lengthening shortlists to having women mentor men, employers are encouraged to change the status quo in order to close the pay gap between the sexes.
COVID-19
How a 'fourth-sector economic strategy' can help us build a better future for all
A new approach to the economy combines the best of the public sector, private sector and non-profits.
Better Business
Women in boardrooms: there’s been a jump forward, but the job is only half done
A report by the independent Hampton-Alexander review shows that boards of the UK’s largest 350 listed companies were at least 33% female on average.
Future of Economic Progress
COVID-19 has doubled the amount of people living in poverty – here’s how we close the divide
Major global study by the Glocalities market research agency shows young particularly concerned about income inequality as COVID-19 pummels job markets.
Africa
Investors are failing African entrepreneurs — it’s time for a change
The energy sector is critical for Africa’s post COVID-19 economic recovery. Here's how African investors and entrepreneurs alike can make the most of it.
Better Business
For better diversity, leaders should create a cultural shift – here’s how
When addressing workplace diversity, leaders should be focusing on the kinds of experiences employees are having in the organization, rather than profit.
Better Business
Europe needs to learn from Asia to stop falling behind in tech
It is crucial that Europe looks beyond its own shores for lessons in how to adapt and innovate quickly.