Every September, world leaders gather in New York to share priorities, set agendas, and signal the global direction of travel. This year carries special weight:
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and accelerates change in the workplace, the value of soft skills — or foundational skills — is rising s
Service delivery model evolution yields tangible business impacts and reflects transformative tech impact. The new Deloitte Global Business Services (GBS) Surve
Millennials (Generation Y) are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace more often than Generation Z. According to Monday.com’s World of Work
Artificial intelligence isn’t here to replace every job — but it’s already transforming many of them. That’s the key takeaway from a new Microsoft study
Gallup’s data shows: hope isn’t optional — it’s a strategic advantage. In a world of constant disruption, one thing remains stable: what people expect f
Summer isn’t a standstill. It’s a stepping stone. While many view summer as a natural slowdown, visionary leaders see it as a strategic inflection point. Wi
Many governments are addressing climate change by managing carbon emissions through a system of permits, sold in auctions at a uniform price — or the lowest w
Recent advances in fusion energy research have sparked renewed excitement and a surge in investment, but significant hurdles remain in making fusion a practical
The main challenges in terms of employee skills are linked to technology. And for HR Directors and HR Managers, they are having a major impact on the developmen
Despite recent economic and geopolitical uncertainties, the technology sector is set for growth in 2025, driven by increased IT spending, artificial intelligenc
A new research briefing from the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) at MIT Sloan School of Management identifies four stages of enterprise AI ma
According to LinkedIn’s inaugural Work Change Snapshot study, global executives are adapting their leadership style due to the changes at work, and nearly two
Three out of the five practices considered to be the most important for improving company performance are linked to people management. The others relate to cust
AI in Hiring Usage is Widespread: 99% of HR managers reported using AI in some capacity in the hiring process. According to The AI in Hiring 2025 survey, releas
One step closer to letting AI avatars attend meetings for you. As part of a broader AI expansion, Zoom announced it will soon let you create an AI avatar of you
When asked about the top obstacles to deploying environmental sustainability efforts, global C-suite level business leaders (CxOs) surveyed by Deloitte highligh
Despite facing a steady decline from 2021 to the start of 2024, one particularly important group of workers appears to be reconnecting with their company cultur
A new study developed by the Women’s Sports Foundation, founded by tennis player Billie Jean King, offers an important insight into the role of youth spor
First answer: sitting for long hours is bad for your health. However, standing may not be much better. A study of more than 83,000 adults found that standing fo
Motivation at work depends on several factors. In a recent survey, researchers revealed six dimensions that, combined, are essential to boosting engagement R
A new external survey released by Deloitte zeroes in on what many employees are looking for in corporate learning and development opportunities — and where or
New research from the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) at MIT Sloan School of Management finds that Generative AI (GenAI) management requires
Most top leaders, or seven out of ten (72%), say they are engaged in the companies where they work, an eleven percentage point increase in executive motivation
In a recent survey by LinkedIn, around three-quarters of Gen Z workers said that they’re now even more concerned about climate change than they were a year be
Addressing a gathering of global leaders, Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, called on the global community to ri
Have you ever tried to convince a conspiracy theorist that the moon landing wasn’t staged? You likely didn’t succeed, but ChatGPT might have better luck, ac
The Future of Jobs Report 2025, published by the World Economic Forum, reveals that job disruption will equate to 22% of jobs by 2030, with 170 million new role
Although the current macroeconomic scenario is one of uncertainty, new data shows a boom in megadeals – investment rounds of at least $100 million. Accord
A recent study by The International Childhood Cardiovascular Cohorts Consortium Outcomes proved that, as already known, our health and habits as children and te
From the server room to the board room, AI is becoming foundational to enterprise IT, and an indispensable ingredient in the design and delivery of new products
The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders achieved a 10% reduction in aggregated emissions reductions between 2019 and 2022, based on an analysis of its members’ em
Itineraries full of tourist attractions and tiring tours may be a thing of the past. Now, instead of making their vacation a race to see as many attractions as
What’s the state of investment and development in home-grown talent? How much does a country appeal to talent? And what degree of skills and competencies exis
Career mobility programs can make employees decide to stay with the same company for longer. The initiative can even be a solution for professionals with burnou
Employees with the ability to work remotely who work in a hybrid regime and those who work on site have similar levels of work-life balance and burnout. This is
Having daily amenities within walking or cycling distance is more than a desirable item, but an index of quality of life, work and mental health. The ‘15-minu
“Organizational health refers to how effectively leaders run their companies: how they make decisions, allocate resources, operate day-to-day, and guide t
Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford economist and one of the foremost researchers on work-from-home policies, has uncovered compelling evidence that hybrid schedules are
Four in ten workers in the U.S. report feeling stuck and burned out on the job. However, a LinkedIn survey has revealed that project managers are the profession
Talent continues to prioritize the future-proofing of their skills, particularly in light of the widespread adoption of AI. Despite more complex attitudes to ca
A new report by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reveals hard numbers to prove that wellness matters more to people each year post pandemic. The paper Global
The third edition of Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report shows that climate change remains a top three issue for global C-suite level business leade
For 62% of Brazilians who didn’t study English, not knowing the language was indifferent to their careers, according to the Opinion Box survey, carried ou
Staying active during the day through light-intensity activities, such as housework, can contribute to healthy aging, which consists of reaching the age of 70 w
The pursuit of work-life balance and concerns about financial stability are latent themes for young people of Generation Z, according to a new survey carried ou
New World Economic Forum research highlights the close relationship between lack of access to green financing and technologies and the equitable transition to a
Deloitte’s newly released study, Leadership, governance and workforce decision-making about ethical AI, found C-level leaders are implementing strategic g
A healthy society guarantees access to quality healthcare, promotes healthy lifestyles, and creates environments that encourage prevention and self-care. Despit
Climate finance was central to discussions all over the world, and funding to reach net zero and restore biodiversity is still falling short. New research highl
How did the return to offices continue in 2024 and where might it go in the future? A survey compared data from 6 global cities, Paris, New York, Singapore, Syd
Six in 10 Black women view entrepreneurship as an important pathway to wealth creation and believe more can be done to advance entrepreneurship opportunities. B
Organizations are seeing value from their early Generative AI forays and those successes are driving more investment. According to a new Deloitte report, two-th
The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled the third quarterly edition of its State of Generative AI in the Enterprise report, revealing the current landscape of GenAI
Despite all the efforts and progress towards inclusion in the workplace, ‘covering’ is still a subject for debate, and a lot of it — that is, downplays kn
In a study with Insight Partners, MIT researchers found that companies operating in the top quartile versus the bottom quartile of “real-time-ness” had more
A recent Deloitte survey found that Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) are pivotal in navigating complex strategic challenges, leading enterprise-wide and legal functi
Cross-functional ESG working groups, an uptick in chief sustainability officer (CSO) and ESG controller roles, and a hiring of new resources, including ESG in d
To understand how to combine face-to-face work in the office with flexibility and autonomy, and how this is being done by companies, Gallup surveyed more than 5
Trends are what we can know about today and are based on data and evidence. American futurist Amy Webb launched the most expected paper on the topic during the
Everyone should play a role in advancing equity. At least for the majority of respondents of the latest report from Deloitte’s DEI Institute™. Yet, not all
Having control over their own time makes workers happier and more likely to stay in their jobs. This was the result of an analysis by US researchers who looked
Despite progress and big dreams, American Black women still face barriers to building generational wealth. Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women (OMBW) released
Using the same question to measure happiness over time and cultures, is arguably a simple and fair way to compare results on a global scale – no easy task, af
Poor health habits are expensive for companies. Annual health-related productivity losses cost employers US$ 530 billion, according to research published in the
City life saw a general improvement last year, with the most significant advancements occurring in Eastern Europe. According to the latest Global Liveability In
Over half of leaders say their company is subject to environmental, social, and governance reporting regulations. Others have adopted ESG reporting frameworks,
The month of September brings with it the Yellow September campaign, which raises awareness of suicide prevention and mental health care around the world. Howev
Now in its 18th edition, the Global Gender Gap Report 2024 reveals that the world has closed 68.5% of the gender gap. However, at the current pace it will take
A new World Economic Forum report released today outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversit
A new study conducted by MIT Sloan and Harvard scholars with Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm, goes against the grain of what common
One in five employees report experiencing loneliness globally. The new State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report shows that this percentage is higher for emplo
Artificial Intelligence is the number one priority area for CIOs (Chief Information Officers) in 2024 and 89% are actively seeking opportunities to incorporate
Driven in part by pressure from customers and shareholders, more financial institutions have made voluntary climate commitments in recent years to help stall ac
A new model of collaborative ethics, developed at Harvard Medical School and the Wyss Institute, aims to integrate ethical considerations into the scientific pr
Agility in business refers to the ability of an organization to rapidly adapt to market changes and evolving customer needs with flexible, efficient responses.
With the rise of the hybrid working model, companies in various sectors have been finding ways to reduce their energy consumption and lower their carbon footpri
New findings powered by data from the Gallup World Poll and analysed by some of the world’s leading wellbeing scientists show that those born before 1965 are,
Futurist Amy Webb presented her definition of Generation T during her panel at South by Southwest 2024 (SXSW). On the occasion, the researcher outlined her annu
A new research briefing released by the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) establishes three principles supported by data monetization research
To reach net-zero emissions by 2050, changes should be accomplished with urgency. Deloitte’s new report Energy Transition: The Road to Scale explores a potent
For the private company C-suite, productivity is top-of-mind more than ever before. Deloitte’s new Private Company Outlook, asked 100 leaders about their appr
A recent report released by Deloitte Private reveals how different generations of family businesses approach leadership, risks and decision-making. Notably, 63%
One in four professionals is willing to work in another country, and 23% are actively looking for a job abroad, according to the study “Decoding Global Talent
International tourist arrivals and the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to global GDP are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, driven
A new generation whose co-pilot is generative artificial intelligence is already changing the way people work and view their professional experience. A new McKi
“We are already in an era of profound shifts, innovation, and discontinuity,” Eamonn Kelly, Deloitte Chief Futurist, stated in one of his latest works. In t
A new trend in travel is emerging, seeking for serenity amid nature instead of cultural and leisure activities in the bustling energy of cities. This shift refl
Only 6% of CEOs are women worldwide, according to the 8th edition of Women in the Boardroom, a survey carried out by Deloitte, a global consulting and auditing
Work-life balance has become a paramount concern in today’s fast-paced world, where the boundaries between professional responsibilities and personal well
A recent World Economic Forum report explores how artificial intelligence could revolutionize education systems and improve the experiences of educators and stu
Sustainability and abundance aren’t opposites. In fact, brought together as catalytic partners, they can help drive human progress, the new Deloitte report br
Mental health problems impact young people’s ability to enter and flourish in the labor market. Less than a third (31%) of young people aged 17-23 who have me
Ambition is more than climbing the career ladder and talent’s motivation is not necessarily driven by promotions. Randstad’s latest Workmonitor found that a
