The European Union (EU) has reached an agreement to require companies listed on European stock exchanges to have at least 40% female representation in board pos
The explosion of awareness around mental health is driving people globally to demand that employers and schools step up and provide more support. Since work and
In a world of constant change, companies and people need to keep up with the latest developments — not always the easiest of tasks, it is true. For almost
Offering flexibility to employees is emerging as a significant way to move the needle in a positive direction on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). A new s
The European Parliament has approved a proposal to ban the sale of new cars powered by combustion engines after 2035. The measure seeks to intensify the bloc
Created by the United Nations Organization (UNO), World Environment Day, on the 5th of June, continues to be celebrated with initiatives for the planet’s
The Portuguese government approved last week the Dignified Work Agenda, which foresees a pilot program to test the four-day work week, but only for application
Five types of daily workplace experiences influence employees’ creative performance. That’s what a trio of researchers from the VCU School of Business h
Spending more than 20 years in the same company. Does it sound boring or adventurous to you? Well, you should know that for Agatha Arêas, currently VP of Learn
One of the legacies of the pandemic for the labor market has been awakening smiles and affection around the world. According to the Radar Pet 2021 survey, the n
By Nathalia Toledo In a few months, leaders from around the world will meet to agree on a global biodiversity framework with clear and measurable goals to put t
In reaction to the latest World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report — which showed that greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat lev
Researchers in the United States have conducted a pilot study in humans that indicates that, through artificial intelligence and targeted electrical brain stimu
From the beginning of his career, David Hertz was already thinking about starting a business that was meaningful to him. He graduated as a chef and worked in th
The availability of organizational programs to support employee well-being has significantly increased in just the last year, a new survey led by Conference Boa
As the impact business sector has matured over the last decade, large companies have realized the need to add sustainability to their operations. And incorporat
Leaders setting out to reshape their companies to compete in a rapidly evolving digital world often come to a daunting conclusion: to transform their organizati
How much time of your week do you spend working? The amount people spend (not) at the office is one of the most important aspects of a healthy work-life balance
Professionals with a greater ability to self-reflect and regulate their moral behavior are more likely to bounce back after a failure. This is because they can
The return to the offices with the pandemic cooling down has raised some discussions about the best work model. A new study, conducted by PwC Brazil and PageGro
Passion, discipline and commitment. Is that the formula to spend a lifetime working for the same organization? For the 100-year-old Brazilian Walter Orthmann, t
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone app that can track Alzheimer’s, ADHD and other neurological diseases and
Lithuania has become the first Eastern European country to offer families with children who work for the government a four-day work week for the same average sa
Nobody starts a new job thinking about leaving, but, beyond the effects of the pandemic, what justifies a very high global turnover rate today? For Falconi̵
Women have been particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting them to adapt to new realities. A survey of 10 countries with more than 100,000 respon
With technology powering virtually every industry and the explosion of blockchain innovations and applications, digital is spreading into unconventional areas a
Nine out of ten employees (91%) agree that companies need to encourage and teach about financial education, according to a survey conducted by Creditas@Work wit
A team of researchers led by a Stanford professor investigated the correlation between financial resources, happiness, and the feeling of having a meaningful an
Hybrid work is emerging as a novel form of organizing work globally, and Harvard researchers have reported causal evidence on how the extent of hybrid work—th
Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach. However, there is increasing evidence of
By Mayra Coelho After a long period of remote work, it’s time for many companies to bring their employees back into the office. The problem is: many of us
Over the past two years, we have all experienced a whirlwind of changes, unlike anything our generations have known. The global pandemic and resulting emergency
Despite being a vital management skill to build successful teams, only one in four employer entrepreneurs — business leaders who are founders of a company
Brands and companies that intend to reduce the use of virgin plastic by 2025 need to deal with a still very common problem: single-use flexible packaging, used
To stay ahead of the competition for talent, companies — now more than ever — have to adopt a people-first mentality. That’s the main conclusion of the ne
Business leaders are upping investments in what they see as the top drivers of growth this year. The current PwC Pulse Survey shows that, for more than three-qu
Recent research has found that citizens have a direct influence over 25-27 percent of the emissions savings needed by 2030 to avoid an ecological meltdown. How?
Our rapidly changing world requires companies not only to react quickly, but also to have a high degree of foresight. When it comes to health, it is becoming in
The traditional organizational mindset sees rationality and emotionality as two opposite forces and good leadership as tough and strong. In this perspective, em
“Around the world, we are now two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and in Europe in recent weeks, life for many people has been turned upside down by war in
Managing stress and feeling happier at work. More than ever, it has become an imperative to be achieved. The psychologist Antonija Pacek, Creativity and I
The COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and shift to remote working has had a significant impact on organizations’ attitudes towards a shorter working week, new rese
Yes, leaders have a huge opportunity to increase women’s human potential. According to a survey carried out by Accenture with 7,000 employees from 3,500 compa
Low payments, lack of opportunities for advancement and feeling disrespected at work made millions quit last year, looking for big career moves. Only in the Uni
By Mayra Coelho We all know that coffee is a beloved beverage for many people around the world. As the second largest commodity traded on a global scale, coffee
By Benedita Sampaio Nunes The word courage is a beautiful word, it comes from cor-age, the Latin for “of the heart”. Nowadays, it is generally understood as
2022 and global gender gaps remain all over the world, despite decades of international attention and efforts. Current data from the World Economic Forum shows
Heads of State, environment ministers and other representatives from 175 nations, endorsed a historic resolution to end plastic pollution, and forge an internat
Young universities are thriving, providing excellent education and research. The Times High Education’s latest ranking of institutions less than 50 years old
As United Nations members prepare to begin talks on a global treaty to rein in soaring plastic pollution, three in four people worldwide want single-use plastic
Just as it dominates our economy, Big Tech now dominates Fortune’s annual list of the world’s most admired companies. For the third year in a row, Apple, Am
The brain remains sharp into middle age, contrary to popular assumptions that mental processing speed slows after the 20s and 30s. This is what research publish
Safety and well-being will be the priority for HRs this year. That’s what research by Catho and Reconnect indicates. These choices were identified as prio
Disruptive technologies – such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital reality, blockchain and the cloud – are ushering in a new era for co
Remote-friendly and inclusive companies, with the right people in the right roles, that prioritize health care benefits and practice talent optimization are way
“The corporate world has always been made of people. If people always seek to be happy, why not talk about happiness inside corporations?”. That’s Dani Pl
Wharton School, from the University of Pennsylvania, US, has the best MBA program in the world, according to the annual ranking by the British newspaper Financi
According to the UN, the COVID-19 pandemic could be defeated in 2022, but only if vaccines, tests and treatments are made available to all people. World leaders
The World Resources Institute has trialed the effects of positive messaging on people’s food choices. In a recent study, the two most effective descriptive me
Retirement is usually one of the main concerns of workers, and for those considering the possibility of living this moment abroad, International Living’s 2022
Do leaders who build a sense of shared social identity in their teams thereby protect them from the adverse effects of workplace stress? According to the global
Do too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth? Or two heads are always better than one? A recent study by MIT Sloan School of Management Assistant Professor
At least in Europe, where people are living longer, but spending fewer years working. For the first time since 2000, the expected average duration of working li
With a career spanning more than 20 years, always working on topics such as sustainability, environmentalism, human rights and diversity, Suelma Rosa, now at Un
Thinking about what the average worker wants from a job no longer makes sense in the modern economy, according to the recent research ‘The Working Future: Re-
By Nathalia Toledo In one of my most recent personal journeys, I, a journalist and curious, immersed myself in a yoga teacher training with a single goal: to de
60% of global consumers are planning to improve their overall health and wellness in the next 12 months. That’s what Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), one
The United Kingdom has become the latest country to flirt with a 4-day week. It is been announced that, from June this year, a trial will be set as part of a si
Almost 50 companies got together in a non-profit association to outline strategies to combat structural racism in Brazil and leverage the inclusion of black pro
By Carlota Ribeiro Ferreira This might be well one of the most stressful topics to many people. Deal with busy schedules, the desire to be involved in everythin
The latest survey by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) points out that two years after the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, there are many job vacancies
Over 100 millionaires and billionaires launched this week an unexpected appeal to political and business leaders during a virtual meeting promoted by the World
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Unilever and Ikea are among over 70 brands that released a joint business statement calling for a global pact to fight plastic pollution, in
The number of companies with a specific area to take care of the gender equity strategy, with a focus and budget to include women in leadership, has grown by 25
The new World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report is dominated by environmental issues. Climate action failure, extreme weather events, biodiversity loss and
According to a recent survey conducted by Pearson, people are rushing to make up ground with more education and training to address the global effects. 5,000 pe
Since January 1 (2022), the new classification of the World Health Organization (WHO), the ICD 11, is in effect. In practice, it means that it is provided the s
Young, technology-intensive and fast-growing companies have not only been among the big bets for investors but also played an increasingly fundamental role by t
By Rafael Lopes In recent days, the world has found itself afflicted by yet another pandemic. The pandemic of which I speak is not of a pathogenic nature but ra
A recent study conducted by D&I experts about the workplace experience of those from different socioeconomic backgrounds has found that wealth differences i
Alongside wages, work schedules are a fundamental component of job quality. A study conducted by professors from the University of California and Harvard Kenned
Organizations around the world are increasingly using AI-based tools to manage human resources tasks, in ways that are more effective, fair, and efficient
People stay at companies when they are still learning. That is one of the conclusions of a survey released by the business-to-business digital software company
Millions of dollars are being invested in cleaning up our oceans, rivers and beaches in an effort to turn the tide against plastic pollution. These efforts are
By Benedita Sampaio Nunes Awareness, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, courage, patience, communication through writing and speaking, the capacity to listen,
A Caribbean-based prime minister, a scientist, a group of indigenous women, and an entrepreneur dominated the United Nations’ highest environmental honor
Over the next five years, the most desirable qualities of employees will be learning ability, flexibility, good communication, and balance. For the leaders, wor
Mental health is a worrying factor for most respondents of recent research on the expectations of professionals about the future of work. 44% of them are highly
Recent research on the expectations of professionals concerning the future of work shows that the interest in well-being should remain on the companies’ a
Known for its enteric nervous system (ENS), scientists have found that the digestive tract is connected to a vast network of neurons distributed from the esopha
As global leaders pledge to reduce their carbon emissions, cities move toward more sustainable transportation and eateries ditch disposable straws, workplaces a
