A recent report from Deloitte and the Alliance for Board Diversity shows that 22% of Fortune 500 board seats were held by individuals from underrepresented raci
In a new research, the McKinsey Global Institute has modeled future demand for office, residential, and retail space in several scenarios. The main finding: hyb
In recent years, much has been said about soft skills and the importance of extra-curricular skills for good leadership performance. But what Linkedin’s l
Solar distributed generation (DG) has become one of the fastest growing businesses around the world – which is expected to represent close to 50% of all new s
How are women faring in ascending to the highest levels of leadership? How was this tracking with the share of women on financial services institutions (FSIs) b
In a recent survey in collaboration with the independent research firm Workplace Intelligence, Deloitte surveyed 3,150 C-suite executives, managers, and employe
Climate litigation is becoming an integral part of securing climate action and justice globally. According to a new report by the United Nations Environment Pro
Commitment to innovation and the ability to analyze risk are a rare combination among CEO profiles, according to a new survey conducted by professors at Kennesa
In May, Microsoft founder Bill Gates spoke to recent graduates of the College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences and the College of the Environ
There are those who fear the advance of artificial intelligence in the labor market, making pessimistic forecasts, but there are also those who see the tool as
Executive women believe that trust in business leadership is paramount to providing stability in today’s climate. That’s the result of a survey of more
According to the latest paper by McKinsey & Company, generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity, bringing a big economic impact. The a
By Nathalia Toledo The UK has almost halved its emissions over the past three decades; the price of lithium-ion batteries fell by 97% in the last 30 years; and
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) is a topic that is being pursued by companies worldwide, but making it a consistent practice is still a
Everyone knows that regular walking is good for your health. But Australian executive Di Westaway argues that leaders who walk outdoors with their employees gai
The balance between personal and professional routines seems increasingly important in the corporate world. A study led by American scientists suggests that man
Artificial intelligence is in the spotlight with its multiple functionalities in different areas and industries, already changing in practice the daily lives of
Yes, employers have made some important progress since pre-pandemic times, but for the majority of more than 22,000 Gen Zs and millennials heard by Deloitte acr
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Hong Kong indicates that physical exercise can improve performance at work the next day, as a result of in
According to the Future of Work 2023 report, released by The World Economic Forum, companies predict that 44% of workers’ core skills will be transformed
Despite more and more women reaching the top ranks of leadership, which is a hard-won achievement, the picture is still overshadowed by the fact that women rema
CEO succession planning can be a significant challenge for leaders and organizations. The process of identifying and developing internal candidates to fill key
A new survey of 125 firms by The Conference Board shows that only about half of companies have experienced backlash related to their environmental, social, and
By João Vale Moreira The advancement of times brings with it the advancement of Man and, consequently, the advancement of the machine. As we emphasize more tha
Common sense might think that older people would be more settled or comfortable in their careers, not eager for a change of direction. A new survey, however, sh
CEOs are facing a huge global challenge, no denying. The UN Global Compact’s 12th CEO Survey in partnership with Accenture shows that the majority of lead
Most companies plan to adopt new technologies in 2023. This is the main finding of the Digibee 2023 State of Enterprise Integration Report. In its 2nd edition,
A recent survey by TimelyCare, an American firm that offers emotional support to students, revealed that 92% of college students believe employers should offer
The C-level is getting a makeover, at least in the United States. A recent report from the global executive search and leadership consulting firm Spencer Stuart
In 2022, employee engagement and job opportunities surged globally, coming back in line with pre-pandemic historical trends on economic development and growth.
More than at any time in recent history, businesses in all fields are moving closer to AI by incorporating it into their operations, whether through partnership
High on social networks in recent years, the phenomenon taking millions of people not going above and beyond at work and just meeting their job description does
A recent survey conducted by the Brazilian consulting firm Produtive reveals that 62.6% of employees realize that their company is open to dialogs about interna
A newly written book by MIT Sloan economist Robert S. Pindyck argues that despite efforts to reduce emissions around the world, severe climate change is likely
Ten universities and institutions from Europe have already begun a big research project to discover how music affects the brain before and during sleep – and
Almost half of Gen Zs and Millennials in the United States spend more time socializing with others in social media than in the physical world, and 40% admit to
Global additions of renewable power capacity are expected to jump by a third this year as growing policy momentum, higher fossil fuel prices and energy security
A strengths-based culture that all employees respect is only successful if senior leaders articulate how strengths fit into the organization’s purpose and
An organization’s culture directly influences financial performance. This is what a number of studies have found, challenging the notion that the topic re
Temporal restructuring has featured prominently as asynchronous work becomes a growing trend, particularly due to the rise of remote work and the need for flexi
Psychologists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (USA) analyzed the relationship between workers and their jobs during the first year of a child’
Generation Z is leading companies to a new way of working, with less presence in the office and more actions focused on the ESG agenda. According Talent Trends
The number of decisions we are making is multiplying and more data is not helping. In other words, the complex relationship leaders have with data and decision-
The stigma around workplace mental health remains in evidence, especially for women. The third edition of Deloitte’s Women @ Work: A Global Outlook, a survey
Gerdau, iFood, Itaú Unibanco, LinkedIn, Magalu, Nubank and Vale announced the launch of the #CarreirasComFuturo Movement to disseminate diversity and inclusion
Technology adoption will remain a key driver of business transformation in the next five years. According to the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs Rep
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said this Wednesday that global temperatures are expected to hit record rates in the next five years because of gree
Choosing to work in a library-level silent place instead of a busy coffee shop is certainly better for a healthy workday, right? Not exactly. A new study by res
Sustainability remains at the top of the corporate governance agenda with regulators and investors tasking companies with deepening their Environmental Social G
Talking about salary in the workplace is no longer a taboo – at least among younger professionals in the United States. As new salary transparency laws ar
Who, specifically, is responsible for managing trust inside a company? For the vast majority of leaders heard by Deloitte in October 2022, the CEO is ultimately
Mansplaining, that is, commenting on or explaining something to a woman in a condescending, overconfident, and often inaccurate or simplistic way, has been incr
Since the pandemic, the number of companies that have started investing in remote work has multiplied, providing the comfort and technology needed for people to
Protecting the functional roles of big animals in ecosystems is an undervalued contribution in controlling the carbon cycle, a new report published in the journ
A guided mindfulness-based stress reduction program was as effective as use of the gold-standard drug — the common antidepressant escitalopram — for patient
CEOs, regardless of their education, must become significantly more cyber-literate, like it or not. So said Fortune’s senior editor Geoff Colvin, analyz
In job interviews, the working model is one of the first and main questions asked by candidates. After the pandemic, flexibility to work from home or anywhere e
Considering personality of the team when designing work spaces is the key to improve employee focus and happiness, a new study reveals. The research, published
Organizations are increasingly recognizing that their existing approaches to leadership development are not producing the leadership skills critical to their fu
An analysis of over 200,000 U.S. workers reveals that not prioritizing vacation is linked to lower happiness. Many people, however, do not feel they can take va
A trio of American experts reached a breakthrough after more than 20 years of research on the behavior of leaders in organizations and their impacts: versatilit
After slowing slightly last year amid the turmoil of the global energy crisis and exceptional weather conditions in some regions, the growth in world electricit
A study conducted by Harvard University set out to analyze whether people who value well-being actually have higher quality of life rates. They found that the i
The lifestyle you lead may have a greater impact on your mood than genetic factors. This is the finding of a study conducted by the University of California, Be
Managers account for at least 70% of variance in employee engagement scores across business units, Gallup estimates. For achieving great results, companies shou
Despite pressure to return to the office from many leaders around the globe, new data from a group of economists show that remote work is picking up steam in so
According to a new report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), apparently yes. The study found that global energy-related carbon dioxide emission
Despite greater openness in recent years to address issues involving sexual orientation and gender identity, prejudice and discrimination are still obstacles fo
Even in the face of major external challenges such as geopolitical conflict, economic instability and the threats related to climate change, Chief Marketing Off
Researchers at West University of Timisoara, Romania, have combed through 22 studies conducted in recent years on the benefits of micro-breaks to understand how
The consumer industry is on the precipice of dramatic changes that, over the next decade, will have a significant impact on the markets, models, and mechanics o
European financial services companies are making progress, albeit slowly, in the gender diversity pillar. According to the latest EY European Financial Services
Yes, the topic is controversial. But researchers from Stanford School of Business (USA) have reached the conclusion that audio can influence the behavior of tho
The United Nations-facilitated talks around the protection of marine biodiversity in international waters began in 2004, and finally came up with an outcome. Th
By Filipe Reduto Gaspar Diversity in companies is an asset to be worked on and nurtured. It’s positive from a social point of view, but also from the pers
The expansion of new AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies, the adherence to decentralized ecosystems and experiments with the metaverse are some of the tre
Investing in new ESG functions and tools has been a trend for some time. Three out of four executives plan to obtain assurance over ESG disclosures in the next
By Filipe Reduto Gaspar Diversity in companies is an asset to be worked on and nurtured. It’s positive from a social point of view, but also from the pers
Closing Women’s week, we bring the list of the Women of teh Year, elected by Time magazine. The 12 women featured come from across the globe and have made
Since the beginning of the year, five new women have joined the ranks of CEOs at Fortune 500 companies, bringing the total number of women in such a position to
The perception and negotiation abilities of more charismatic CEOs result in higher IPO prices and smaller offer price ranges for their firms, according to new r
When different units of the same company share information, it increases performance and creates a competitive advantage for the business. But new research from
The vast majority of UK companies that took part in a four-day workweek trial in the past year now states: they will continue with it after recording sharp fall
Researchers from Deloitte recently listened to leaders and experts and put together a myriad of recommendations to help organizations close the gap between ambi
A new survey by EY of 12,000 global CEOs revealed that 98% of CEOs are anticipating an economic downturn, and more: they are split down the middle on whether it
A study conducted by the University of Michigan (USA) found that living with pets can interrupt cognitive decline. About 20,000 people over the age of 50 who un
The technological advance of the last few years has brought new demands, services, and activities to the legal sector and, thus, new functions will be required
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies represent 90% of all companies and are responsible for close to 70% of jobs and GDP globally,
A recent survey of 1,794 business and technical professionals who are actively involved in either developing, managing, or consuming emerging technologies has f
By Filipe Reduto Gaspar Diversity in companies is an asset to be worked on and nurtured. It’s positive from a social point of view, but also from the pers
Climate change is now an enduring part of the business agenda. Almost every organization has felt its impacts over the past year, and C-suite leaders (CxOs) hav
Gen Zs and millennials are deeply concerned about the state of the world, and actively try to balance the challenges of their everyday lives with their desire t
The creative industry staff particularly hyper-focused on finding distinct ways to feel appreciated and valued at work while solo professionals rely on self-pro
Less than one-third of employees feel they are paid fairly, while just 34% of employees believe their pay is equitable. According to a recent survey by Gartner,
