Linking a portion of executive compensation to ESG principles is becoming a mainstream governance practice. According to the study “Linking Executive Comp
New professions, social-emotional skills and focus on continuing education. These should be the main characteristics of the professionals of the future accordin
Customers are the primary stakeholder group creating pressure for organizations to invest or act on sustainability issues, selected by 80% of executives, follow
An article published in the Wharton Business School’s magazine, from the University of Pennsylvania (USA), argues that 25 minutes would be the ideal length fo
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are more prepared to take on the CEO role in companies than leaders in other departments. This is what a survey by Russell Reyno
Aligning courses offer according to the company’s culture; allowing employees to learn at their own production pace, and implementing a strategy for knowl
Research from the University of Essex (UK) has shown that doing gardening-related activities reduces feelings of loneliness and increases overall well-being and
In the last days of 2022, nations of the world agreed on a historic package of measures deemed critical to addressing the dangerous loss of biodiversity and res
A recent analysis of LinkedIn Self-ID data found that there was a 20% increase year over year in the share of women applying for remote jobs, and a 10% jump yea
The understanding of health and work is in complete revolution. Not just because last year Burnout Syndrome was classified as an occupational disease — ca
A new study published in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes indicates that creativity is something that can be trained. The resear
More diverse offices, a new form of collaboration between people and technology, flexibility to work and live well simultaneously and the much desired four-day
In addition to being a top external disruptor, inflation also continues to be named as one of the biggest challenges CEOs are facing today despite the recogniti
You may love it, or you may hate it. After the intensification of remote working that has taken place in recent years, some leaders have questioned the effectiv
In January, Spain will officially join the list of European countries offering digital nomad visa programs to attract international talent. According to informa
The ninth edition of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2022, by French business school Insead in partnership with the Portulans and Human Leadership insti
Humble leaders help teams be more productive and collaborative, indicates new research from Ohio State University. The study was conducted with more than 500 Ch
A group of researchers from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Yale School of Management, Wharton School and Google has found that people who apply the conce
Financial services employees often ignore their companies’ rules about the number of days they must be in the workplace, according to a study sponsored by
Although longevity is increasing globally, research still indicates that older people still face difficulties to stay in the labor market. A survey conducted th
A recent report released by the advisory firm Egon Zehnder has found that while boards are prioritizing sustainability, there is much room for improvement – a
Organizations are changing when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Just as well. But negative experiences in the labor market still leave major scars that we
Despite the efforts of companies to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) among minority groups, such as women, blacks and the LGBTQIA+ community,
Four out of ten organizations in Brazil use gamification training to develop employees, according to a survey conducted by Gupy, a human resources technology co
As much of the economy becomes digitized, it is important to consider the effect of social media and social networks on jobs. A team of researchers from Harvard
By Carlota Ribeiro Ferreira Whenever I travel, I take a bunch of papers, magazines or books to stay on top of things that interest me. This weekend I went to vi
In a time when data infrastructure and processing power offer the necessary foundations to fuel truly transformational applications and rapid innovation, artifi
The world is in a hurry. Accelerating the renewal of the energy matrix is at the top of the global leaders’ priorities, as was exhaustively discussed last
Teenagers who experience depression and anxiety will be prescribed activities such as surfing, rollerskating and dancing as part of a mental health trial in Eng
Professionals are expecting more from their companies – and particularly from their superiors – to feel happy at work, indicates the 2022 Work Wellbeing Ins
The desire to change jobs has been growing among Brazilians, especially considering young people, according to a McKinsey & Company survey, published by Val
Around the world, cybersecurity and data privacy remain the single greatest risk to individuals. This risk is considered the most likely to occur and the one wi
Gender inequality has been deemed the ‘greatest human rights challenge of our time’ by the United Nations, and scholars across numerous disciplines agree th
According to a study of professionals in leadership positions in Germany, France, Italy, and the UK, 60% of women have turned down a job offer because of family
Many have downplayed the existence of systemic racism around the business world, but Black professionals who experience daily microaggressions and barriers to a
Inflation, geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption, and the remnants of the pandemic: are external factors that have caused CEOs worldwide to lower th
Women in leadership positions are demanding more from their work and leaving their jobs at an unprecedented level. And, to reach gender equality, companies need
A recent study of 1,311 global firms found only 22% are “future-ready,” having gone through digital business transformation and developed the capabilities t
Researchers have known for years that our physical and mental well-being improves when we donate our time to helping others. And when we do this through company
One year after one of the editions with the most ebullient negotiations, where some encouraging global alliances and a number of promises emerged, this year’s
The habit of exercising a little every day, unlike what many believed, does not compensate for the physical harm caused by working in a chair all day, for examp
With 161 votes in favor, and eight abstentions*, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on Thursday, declaring access to a clean, healthy and sus
Amid the urgent need for gender parity in the global labor force, many companies face the challenge of closing the gap without clear data on the diversity of th
More than $115 billion in annual revenue is up for grabs in the US banking market alone, along with an opportunity to establish a 12 percent market premium from
The energy transition is underway across the planet. According to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), renewable energies provided more tha
It is not money or success at any price that drives the new generation of workers. What adolescents and young adults born between 1997 and 2012 want is the oppo
The employee’s experience in the company is a topic on the rise for human resources leaders. The most recent survey by global HR consultancy Randstad foun
The movement to define new career paths, optimize work, and redesign roles is a global demand. Recently, consulting firms McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting
B Lab Global has announced 2022 Best for the World, recognizing Certified B Corporations (B Corps) around the world with exceptional positive impact. Best for t
A recent study conducted and released by Deloitte analyzed consumer technology trends and how households are adjusting their use of mobile devices, wearables, a
Companies are focusing more on social impact — a widely accepted idea by CEOs, media, politicians, and experts. A new McKinsey article shows that there ha
The latest edition of Deloitte’s Digital media trends diagnoses: consumer behavior is shifting, led by Gen Zs and Millennials. People are looking for more per
A study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that higher levels o
In many countries such as the United Kingdom and Ireland, supermarket shoppers will soon be able to check the environmental impact of food before putting it in
Neuroscientists and experts around the world have expressed concerns that the overuse of technology could result in the breakdown of cognitive abilities and cau
When it comes to retaining employees, money may be the top factor. Yet it isn’t enough by itself to retain workers. Recent research led by PwC shows that work
Doctors in England will soon be able to prescribe bike rides to improve public health. The UK government announced a £12.7m programme for local authorities to
Increasingly, companies expect to see more than just technical competencies, the so-called hard skills, on resumes. For 93% of organizations, social abilities,
A recent study published by MIT Sloan surveyed 76 companies with operations in more than 50 countries that had introduced one to five meeting-free days per week
Research conducted by the British university Exeter, in partnership with King’s College London, revealed that solving games that exercise the brain, such
Sustainability and environmental preservation are considered subjects of great interest for the majority of the Rock in Rio audience. This is what a Datafolha s
The way we work has changed, and this is not news to anyone. New models, with the help of technology, had been growing in recent years and became stronger with
Hybrid work reduced employee loss rates at a large tech company by 35% and improved job satisfaction scores, with no negative impact on performance or promotion
Reinventing and revitalizing a company culture is one of the biggest priorities for business leaders in today’s rapidly evolving climate, in which the require
Over the past two decades, companies have significantly redefined the roles of C-suite executives. This is one of the key findings of a study published by Harva
Plus flexibility. Plus benefits, Plus casual dress code, and pet-friendly offices. Yes, a recent report from the Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK) reveals
The tipping point in electric passenger vehicle adoption occurred in the second half of 2020, when electric vehicle sales and entry grew in major markets despit
The pace of technology development and adoption by companies is bigger than ever in all economic domains, from agriculture to finance, from healthcare to manufa
The world of sports is one of the most lucrative businesses in the globe, and just like throughout the corporate environment, it also faces equity and gender pa
The global transition to a net zero economy will cost about $3.5 trillion a year more than the world was planning until 2022. The number was revealed in a McKin
Is working long hours without leaving the computer synonymous with productivity? Some people think so. However, a study conducted by North Carolina State Univer
Several surveys have shown that analytic thinking and problem-solving top the list of skills that employers believe will grow in prominence over the next five y
Sending an employee to work abroad can be a huge expense for companies and a major disruption for the worker. With that in mind, new research conducted by profe
Nearly 48 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021. Since then, records have been racking up for workers prepared to voluntarily leave their jobs, fueled by th
Whether employees are stressed because of work, or their stress is carrying over into work, one thing is clear from the new edition of the State of the Global W
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the global economy is facing a pessimistic outlook in the coming years, with a greater possibility that Russia w
Even without a higher degree in technology or digital, most professionals are interested in working in these areas. This is what a recent Land survey, published
Office air conditioning has been too attractive to ignore. The new heat wave hitting Europe has been record-breaking, claiming victims and causing major damage.
The corporate world has already understood that diversity is something vital not only for building a healthier environment but also for the development of the b
Health-conscious leaders are reframing well-being at work, after the impacts of the new coronavirus pandemic, which has elevated the topic to the CEO’s urgent
Climate lawsuits are surging globally, with governments, oil firms and other polluters increasingly finding themselves in court for failing to act on the climat
Global progress in reducing gender inequality has been too slow to recover from the losses accumulated during the Covid19 pandemic, according to the World Econo
Recruiting leaders hold a negative view of older candidates during selections, despite valuing their performance, when hired, as high as that of younger peers.
Even in the best of times, driving growth in an organization is not easy, and it doesn’t come with a formula or any playbook. In light of this, a survey o
While American companies struggle to attract workers back to their offices, the Dutch Parliament has passed legislation to establish remote work as a legal righ
There is no denying that the issue of health and well-being is in the spotlight. But the truth is that it should never have been off the agenda, with or without
A study recently published in the journal Nature Aging showed that both insufficient and excessive amounts of sleep contributed to uneven cognitive performance
Experts from MIT Sloan School of Management pointed out the main features that workers must develop to succeed in the coming decades, and how companies must ada
The highly competitive market scenario and the increasing need to engage and retain talent have positioned the learning culture of companies as a key piece to e
Even with record private sector participation in global climate conferences, such as COP26, the global average of companies with zero net emissions commitments
Born in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, Leizer Pereira, despite being a minority (black and with a consolidated career in the area of Telecommunications Engineer
The weather outside the home office can play an important role and influence our productivity. A survey of 2,000 professionals investigated the issue and 73% of
A study conducted by the multinational company 3M with 17 thousand people from 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, indicates that the credib
