The future for business depends on balancing profits with purpose, and 4IR technologies can help companies achieve that. It's time for CEOs to grasp this golden opportunity

Fred Krupp 11 Nov 2019

Future of Economic Progress

Welcome to the age of the platform nation

The metrics that governed the industrial nation state aren't fit for purpose in the fluid era of platform-driven business.

Samir Saran and Mihir Sharma 17 Oct 2019

Values

Altruism can be good for business, as these companies show

Even the most ethical companies prioritize financial success over social purpose. But reversing this approach can be good for the bottom line, according to the authors of L'Entreprise Alt...

Isaac Getz and Laurent Marbacher 17 Oct 2019

China

The art of transformation: how to thrive in a changing China

Companies with concerted programs to transform themselves ahead of time for the future are best placed to succeed in China's rapidly evolving business landscape.

Lars Faeste and Fang Ruan 25 Jun 2019

Workforce and Employment

Why flexible workspaces are the key to winning the talent war

They were meant to be inclusive and collaborative, but open-plan offices aren't for everyone. It's time to build workspaces that cater to all tastes.

Dan Schawbel 17 Jun 2019

Advanced Manufacturing

Localized microfactories - the new face of globalized manufacturing

Smaller factories situated closer to their target markets can allow global companies to operate more nimbly and help democratize entrepreneurship.

Amar Hanspal 11 Jun 2019

Africa

A new kind of company is revolutionising Africa's gig economy

Governments and development organizations have long sought to formalise Africa's informal economy - with limited results. Could a new breed of start-up, known as bridging companies, succe...

Aubrey Hruby 28 May 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

3 ways to use digital identity systems in global supply chains

Systems for verifying digital identities remain fragmented and inefficient – here's our explainer of the different options available

Nadia Hewett and Andrew Ballinger 14 May 2019

Digital Economy and Society

AI-assisted recruitment is biased. Here’s how to make it more fair

Employers increasingly rely on algorithms to hire new staff, but these systems can replicate the biases of the humans who developed them.

Julius Schulte 09 May 2019

Media and Entertainment

This chart shows the 21st century rise of Apple

This is the story of Apple's rapid rise, in one chart.

Felix Richter · Statista 03 May 2019

Inclusive Growth Framework

The world’s next big growth challenge, according to a Nobel laureate

The key to sustained and continued poverty reduction will be growth in developing economies, argues Michael Spence.

Michael Spence · Project Syndicate 03 May 2019

Africa

Africa is creating one of the world's largest single markets. What does this mean for entrepreneurs?

The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to launch on 30th May. If every African country joins, it’s expected to be one of the world’s largest single markets, accounting for...

Gerald Chirinda 02 May 2019

Workforce and Employment

The business case for diversity in the workplace is now overwhelming

It's more than good optics. Research shows that diversity fosters innovation, improves the bottom line and even helps with recruitment.

Vijay Eswaran 29 Apr 2019

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