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Put the right metrics in place

Put the right metrics in place

Over half of leaders say their company is subject to environmental, social, and governance reporting regulations. Others have adopted ESG reporting frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative. But a small number say their company aligns their goals and reporting with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is what a new study by Deloitte ha
Yellow September: the value of a mentally healthy workforce

Yellow September: the value of a mentally healthy workforce

The month of September brings with it the Yellow September campaign, which raises awareness of suicide prevention and mental health care around the world. However, companies must show this concern and implement psychological safety policies in the workplace beyond this month. According to the Valor Econômico newspaper, Yellow September began in th
Parity for women remains five generations away

Parity for women remains five generations away

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 another 134 years – equivalent to five generations – to achieve full gender parity. Globally, the gender gap has closed by 0.1 percentage points since […]

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Put the right metrics in place

Put the right metrics in place

Over half of leaders say their company is subject to environmental, social, and governance reporting regulations. Others have adopted ESG reporting frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative. But a small number say their company aligns their goals and reporting with the ...
Yellow September: the value of a mentally healthy workforce

Yellow September: the value of a mentally healthy workforce

The month of September brings with it the Yellow September campaign, which raises awareness of suicide prevention and mental health care around the world. However, companies must show this concern and implement psychological safety policies in the workplace beyond this month. Acc...
Parity for women remains five generations away

Parity for women remains five generations away

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 another 134 years – equivalent to five generations – to achieve full gender parity. Globally, the gender gap has clo...
The Green Building Revolution is coming

The Green Building Revolution is coming

A new World Economic Forum report released today outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanization worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the ...
Generative AI Upskilling: no shortcuts

Generative AI Upskilling: no shortcuts

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 literature suggests and explore the obstacles associated with older workers rapidly upskilling themselves from juniors....
1 in 5 employees worldwide feel lonely

1 in 5 employees worldwide feel lonely

One in five employees report experiencing loneliness globally. The new State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report shows that this percentage is higher for employees under 35 and lower for those over this age. Gallup’s analysis reveals that work location significantly impact...
The future face of tech leadership

The future face of tech leadership

Artificial Intelligence is the number one priority area for CIOs (Chief Information Officers) in 2024 and 89% are actively seeking opportunities to incorporate AI capabilities into their companies. The enthusiasm for AI integration goes beyond the IT function, with 87% of respond...
Researchers decode how our brains derive meaning from words

Researchers decode how our brains derive meaning from words

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered a microscopic “thesaurus” within the brain, revealing how neurons process and derive meanings from spoken words. This groundbreaking study utilized novel technology to record the activities of single neuron...
BR TALKS #23

BR TALKS #23

Have you missed the last episode? The CEO of MABE Bio talked about the challenges of being a pioneering startup trying to reverse the logic of global consumption. Rachel Maranhão’s talk with Nathalia Toledo is fully available on Spotify. Don’t forget to follow the podcas...
Bank’s climate commitments: more talk than action

Bank’s climate commitments: more talk than action

Driven in part by pressure from customers and shareholders, more financial institutions have made voluntary climate commitments in recent years to help stall accelerating climate change. Banks, for example, that join the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) initiative, pledge to help...
A new collaborative model integrates ethics in scientific innovation

A new collaborative model integrates ethics in scientific innovation

A new model of collaborative ethics, developed at Harvard Medical School and the Wyss Institute, aims to integrate ethical considerations into the scientific process from the earliest stages of idea development through to product creation. This model seeks to address the tendency...
BR TALKS | Rachel Maranhão, MABE Bio

BR TALKS | Rachel Maranhão, MABE Bio

New episode is out with a young Brazilian entrepreneur who wants to reverse the logic of global consumption. Our Chief Media Officer Nathalia Toledo welcomes the CEO of MABE Bio, Rachel Maranhão. A talk about pioneering and sustainable alternatives for brands and people....
8 key drivers of agile companies

8 key drivers of agile companies

Agility in business refers to the ability of an organization to rapidly adapt to market changes and evolving customer needs with flexible, efficient responses. In today’s fast-paced environment, where technological advancements and consumer expectations shift at breakneck s...
PT TALKS #5

PT TALKS #5

In the last episode of PT Talks, Zurich Portugal’s Chief People & Culture Officer shared his insights on focusing on the effective development of employees as part of the strategy. Nuno Oliveira‘s talk with Filipe Reduto Gaspar and Joana Horta e Costa is fully ava...
Hybrid works for the planet

Hybrid works for the planet

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 footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future. In recent years, the business world has witnessed a significant change in...
Happiness across generations

Happiness across generations

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, on average, happier than those born since 1980. Among Millennials, evaluation of one’s own life drops with each year ...
Why we are the ‘Generation T’

Why we are the ‘Generation T’

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 annual report on tech trends at the festival. For the American researcher and professor at the NYU Stern School of Business,...
PT TALKS | Nuno Oliveira, Zurich Portugal

PT TALKS | Nuno Oliveira, Zurich Portugal

New episode is out! Today: a leader who for the last 10 years has contributed greatly to changing the paradigm of human resources in Portugal. Filipe Reduto Gaspar and Joana Horta e Costa welcome Nuno Oliveira, Chief People & Culture Officer at Zurich Portugal. A talk about f...
“AI is everybody’s business”

“AI is everybody’s business”

A new research briefing released by the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) establishes three principles supported by data monetization research to guide business leaders when making artificial intelligence (AI) investments. The paper was written by Barbara H. Wixo...
Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050: a global urgency

Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050: a global urgency

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 potential roadmap for the future, outlining strategic initiatives and cross-sector collaboration. The journey to net zero need...
How leaders are approaching increased productivity

How leaders are approaching increased productivity

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 approach to increasing outputs in the next 12 months. Among the C-level, presidents, board members, and partners/owners pers...
Family Businesses: nurturing generational success

Family Businesses: nurturing generational success

A recent report released by Deloitte Private reveals how different generations of family businesses approach leadership, risks and decision-making. Notably, 63% of respondents cited “interest in succession” as a high or very high risk to their organization’s succession plan...
Moving abroad for work remains a big dream

Moving abroad for work remains a big dream

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 2024”. The Boston Consulting Group, together with consultancies The Network and Stepstone, listened to 150,000 worker...
Tourism is back to pre-Pandemic levels, but challenges remain, WEF alerts

Tourism is back to pre-Pandemic levels, but challenges remain, WEF alerts

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 by the lifting of COVID-19-related travel restrictions and strong pent-up demand, reveals a new World Economic Forum tra...
The archetypes of workers in the GenAI era

The archetypes of workers in the GenAI era

A new generation whose co-pilot is generative artificial intelligence is already changing the way people work and view their professional experience. A new McKinsey survey shows that talents feel they need cognitive and socio-emotional skills more than technological skills (as ma...
Five key shifts underway

Five key shifts underway

“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 the paper The next frontier: Innovating toward Sustainable Abundance, the expert analyzes the main global challenges in t...
Quiet vacation: the new tourism trend

Quiet vacation: the new tourism trend

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 reflects a growing desire amongst travelers to find a hideout from our increasingly noisy world, striving for tranquility in...
Only 6% of CEOs in the world are women

Only 6% of CEOs in the world are women

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 firm. Although still a low percentage, in 2023 there was an increase of 1% compared to the previous year. “Since many ...
Splitter or blender: what kind of worker are you?

Splitter or blender: what kind of worker are you?

Work-life balance has become a paramount concern in today’s fast-paced world, where the boundaries between professional responsibilities and personal well-being often blur. As individuals strive to excel in their careers, the quest for equilibrium between work commitments a...
BR TALKS #22

BR TALKS #22

For the lifelong learners on duty! Our Chief Media Officer Nathalia Toledo welcomes the CEO of HSM and SingularityU Brazil, Reynaldo Gama. A talk about learnability, and how ready corporations are to combine innovation and education....
Shaping the future of learning

Shaping the future of learning

A recent World Economic Forum report explores how artificial intelligence could revolutionize education systems and improve the experiences of educators and students alike. The new research outlines AI’s wide-ranging potential – from personalizing learning experiences, to str...
The 4 dimensions of green business’ collective efforts

The 4 dimensions of green business’ collective efforts

Sustainability and abundance aren’t opposites. In fact, brought together as catalytic partners, they can help drive human progress, the new Deloitte report brings to the table.  According to Eamonn Kelly, Chief Futurist, every business will have its own unique opportunities to...
The impact of young people’s mental health on employment

The impact of young people’s mental health on employment

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 mental health problems feel optimistic about their future job prospects, whereas more than two-thirds (70%) of young peopl...
Rethinking ambition

Rethinking ambition

Ambition is more than climbing the career ladder and talent’s motivation is not necessarily driven by promotions. Randstad’s latest Workmonitor found that ambitioning is no longer viewed in its traditional sense of career progression. Work-life balance, flexibility, equity an...
BR TALKS | Reynaldo Gama, HSM

BR TALKS | Reynaldo Gama, HSM

New episode on the air! This time, a special interview for the lifelong learners on duty: our Chief Media Officer Nathalia Toledo welcomes the CEO of HSM and SingularityU Brazil, Reynaldo Gama. A talk about learnability, and how ready corporations are to combine innovation and ed...
Lack of research is leading to gaps in care for aging women

Lack of research is leading to gaps in care for aging women

Menopause comes with aging, marking the end of menstrual cycles. Even though it’s a significant aspect of aging that entails health implications, it often gets overlooked in research: a recent perspective in Nature Aging reveals that 99% of studies on the biology of aging fail ...
Thinking about work after hours may worsen efficiency, research finds

Thinking about work after hours may worsen efficiency, research finds

According to research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, thinking about work after hours can be a harmful habit, especially for leaders who have just taken over. The researchers say that constant ruminating can lead managers to burnout, which is detrimental to profes...
PT TALKS #4

PT TALKS #4

She is an inspiring leader who shares how she balances a successful career, a large family, and time for herself and her community. Filipe Reduto Gaspar and Joana Horta e Costa welcome Teresa Burnay, Executive Committee Member, Business Unit Director, and Media Director at Unilev...
Audiences increasingly diverse expect content that reflects it

Audiences increasingly diverse expect content that reflects it

Generation Z and millennials (and Generation Alpha that follow them) are the most diverse generations in American history—in terms of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. They want media and entertainment that reflects the world they see, an...
The importance of external auditors in carbon reporting

The importance of external auditors in carbon reporting

Before companies even think about planning to reduce their carbon emissions, there’s an important first step that many are missing: getting third party validation of their reporting. Accurately reported carbon emissions are a critical indicator for actually reducing climate imp...
PT TALKS | Teresa Burnay, Unilever FIMA

PT TALKS | Teresa Burnay, Unilever FIMA

New episode is out! Today: an inspiring leader who shares how she balances a successful career, a large family, and time for herself and her community. Filipe Reduto Gaspar and Joana Horta e Costa welcome Teresa Burnay, Executive Committee Member, Business Unit Director and Media...
The return to office debate is set to continue into 2024

The return to office debate is set to continue into 2024

Big research recently released by Randstad indicates that the push and pull between employers and workers on the return to the office is set to continue all over the year. According to the survey, over a third (37%) of workers have made arrangements in their lives, such as moving...
We learn better from people we like, research shows

We learn better from people we like, research shows

The process of learning has been widely studied in psychology and neuroscience. Many factors influence the way we integrate information into our brains, namely depending on the source from whom such information comes, but new research proves that if you like some people, you are ...
PT TALKS #3

PT TALKS #3

Unpacking the strategies and values of an increasingly humanized and forward-looking leadership, Filipe Reduto Gaspar and Joana Horta e Costa welcome Pedro Rocha e Melo, Executive Director at José de Mello. A talk about the challenges and rewards of responsible family-oriented...
PT TALKS | Pedro Rocha e Melo, José de Mello

PT TALKS | Pedro Rocha e Melo, José de Mello

Unpacking the strategies and values of an increasingly humanized and forward-looking leadership, Filipe Reduto Gaspar and Joana Horta e Costa welcome Pedro Rocha e Melo, Executive Director at José de Mello. A talk about the challenges and rewards of responsible family-oriented b...
BR TALKS #21

BR TALKS #21

Who are you in the ESG queue? Our guest has her answer: she’s an ESG reprogrammer. In this episode, the Chief Media Officer Nathalia Toledo welcomes Erlana Castro, Founder and CCO at #ESGpraJá. A mindblowing conversation about the present and future of people and organization...
PT TALKS #2

PT TALKS #2

What is the secret behind successful closeness between a brand and its consumers? Celebrating 20 years of a love story with the Portuguese, Filipe Reduto Gaspar and Joana Horta e Costa welcome Claudia Domingues, Country Communication Manager at IKEA. A talk about real lives,...
The 4 most common mistakes made by new CEOs

The 4 most common mistakes made by new CEOs

Drawing a hasty portrait of the company and belittling the achievements of the teams are two of the main mistakes that newly hired leaders often make in their first few months in office. The conclusion comes from the study “Onboarding: integrating CEOs, directors and adviso...
BR TALKS | Erlana Castro, #ESGpraJá

BR TALKS | Erlana Castro, #ESGpraJá

New talk is out with a provoking question: Who are you in the ESG queue? Our guest has her answer: she’s an ESG reprogrammer. In this episode, the Chief Media Officer Nathalia Toledo welcomes Erlana Castro, Founder and CCO at #ESGpraJá. A mindblowing conversation about the...
Preparing the workforce for ethical and trustworthy AI

Preparing the workforce for ethical and trustworthy AI

Inspired by the findings in Deloitte’s annual “State of Ethics and Trust in Technology” report, Deloitte surveyed 100 C-suite executives with a lens on preparing the workforce for AI. The goal? To understand how organizations are using AI, how they are educating their workf...
4-day working week in Brazil: first results

4-day working week in Brazil: first results

Following the example of the United Kingdom, Portugal, the United States, Canada, Switzerland and South Africa, among others, Brazil was the first country in South America to join the 4-day working week experiment. The pilot began in January 2024 and runs until the end of June fo...
Getting Inspired to Inspire

Getting Inspired to Inspire

The Importance of Corporate Gatherings to Enhancing Personal and Business Growth  By Nathalia Toledo Relevance. This is what prevails in today’s world. Relevant people and organizations build relevant societies. It is about making a meaningful impact, being valued for one&...
Today’s older workforce is different. Here’s why

Today’s older workforce is different. Here’s why

Although some members of Generation X are approaching retirement age and all the Baby Boomers will arrive before 2030, more and more workers are still in the workforce. This is the finding of a recent report released by the Pew Research Center, which shows that one in five Americ...
Big changes early in life can help later on

Big changes early in life can help later on

A recently published study about social networks finds that so-called long ties — connections between people who otherwise lack any mutual contacts — are highly associated with greater economic success in life. Those long ties are fostered partly by turning points such as mov...
Companies are heating up on AI

Companies are heating up on AI

Generative Artificial Intelligence has “invaded the corporate agenda at a speed unmatched by any previous technology”, a new Fortune survey in collaboration with Deloitte reveals. According to the poll, the majority of respondents are already implementing it to automate manua...
Hiring for skills

Hiring for skills

Taking into account what candidates know rather than the places they’ve been and the degrees they hold is a trend in talent acquisition for this year, according to a study by global organizational management consultancy Korn Ferry. The report shows that global demand for th...
The impact of psychological safety in talent retention

The impact of psychological safety in talent retention

The need to create psychological safety in the workplace has never been more urgent. New Boston Consulting Group (BCG) research shows that when empathetic leaders build a culture of psychological safety, retention risk is reduced. It is also particularly effective at improving th...
The business value of inclusion

The business value of inclusion

Every year, billions of dollars are poured into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, yet business leaders have minimal insight into what works—and whether the investments lead to results. Therefore, the Boston Consulting Group released a survey quantifying the re...
The Inner Development Goals are bringing introspectiveness to sustainability

The Inner Development Goals are bringing introspectiveness to sustainability

In recent years, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have entered the political and corporate agendas as guiding lights towards more sustainable and fairer practices. The 17 goals outlined by the United Nations are based on external solutions, linked to engineering, economic...
BR TALKS #20

BR TALKS #20

How much do Human Resources and Technology and Innovation relate? In the latest episode of BR Talks: a leader who wants to make people more technological and technology more human. Our Chief Media Officer Nathalia Toledo welcomes Daniel Knopfholz, VP of People and Technology at...
Generative AI and its implications for business

Generative AI and its implications for business

Gen AI is the top priority among business executives with potential for the greatest impact on business operations and performance over the next few years. That is the most recent finding from Weber Shandwick’s Un/Predictions Report. The poll covered 104 senior executives f...
PT TALKS | Claudia Domingues, IKEA

PT TALKS | Claudia Domingues, IKEA

New episode is out! What is the secret behind successful closeness between a brand and its consumers? Celebrating 20 years of a love story with the Portuguese, Filipe Reduto Gaspar and Joana Horta e Costa welcome Claudia Domingues, Country Communication Manager at IKEA. A talk ab...
Fresh perspectives on jobs and work

Fresh perspectives on jobs and work

Updated data from Gallup reveals that U.S. workers’ remote workdays have stabilized after spiking during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, the composition of the post-pandemic workplace, and employees’ perspectives on their ...
Fintechs expected to grow by double digits a year by 2028

Fintechs expected to grow by double digits a year by 2028

In the wake of what is happening in the innovation ecosystem as a whole, sustainable growth is the order of the day. And with their flight plan in place, fintechs – companies that combine technology and financial services – could grow by 15% a year by 2028 worldwide. ...
BR TALKS | Daniel Knopfholz, Grupo Boticário

BR TALKS | Daniel Knopfholz, Grupo Boticário

New talk is out! How much do Human Resources and Technology and Innovation relate? In the new episode, meet a leader who wants to make people more technological and technology more human. Our Chief Media Officer Nathalia Toledo welcomes Daniel Knopfholz, VP of People and Technolo...
Managing the downsides of tech

Managing the downsides of tech

The fourth edition of Deloitte’s Connected Consumer Study researched consumers attitudes and behaviors around adopting connected devices (technology, entertainment, and smart home), engaging in virtual experiences (remote work and learning, virtual health care visits), using we...
PT TALKS #1

PT TALKS #1

Have you already listened to (and watched) the first episode of PT Talks? WIN World’s new podcast heard from none other than Catarina Barradas, Head of the Global Brand Unit at EDP. More to come soon....
BR TALKS #19

BR TALKS #19

Have you missed the opening episode of Brazilian season 2024? Listen (and watch) now to the conversation with Geovana Quadros, CEO of Mulheres Inspiradoras, the largest women’s leadership networking platform in Latin America....
‘Extroverts do better at work’. Do they?

‘Extroverts do better at work’. Do they?

According to a study published by Harvard Business Review, regardless of the degree of commitment displayed during working hours, extroverted professionals are seen as more dedicated to their tasks than introverts. This perception, according to scholars of organizational behavior...
Managing talent, governance, and risk are top challenges with Gen AI adoption

Managing talent, governance, and risk are top challenges with Gen AI adoption

During the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, the Deloitte AI Institute has unveiled the first wave of a quarterly survey, which explores how actions taken now will guide how Gen AI adoption unfolds and if its benefits are fully realized. More than 2,800 Director to C-suite...
The major challenges of the time

The major challenges of the time

Leaders from some of the largest global economies have declared that tackling climate change and economic inequality are “existential” and “convergent” goals. In 2024, Brazil will host the most important discussions on sustainable and inclusive growth. inc...
There is potential for AI in the social sector

There is potential for AI in the social sector

AI is a tool that increasingly more sectors are using to achieve their results efficiently. Although one might think of the tech, health or retail industries, among others, as the most likely ones to embrace this technology, a recent survey found that there is also interest in AI...
Bold measures to close the climate action gap

Bold measures to close the climate action gap

The Alliance for CEO Climate Leaders, a CEO-led community facilitated by the World Economic Forum that is committed to accelerating the net-zero transition, released a new report calling on businesses and governments to shift from incremental to systemic actions to meet climate g...
PT TALKS | Catarina Barradas, EDP

PT TALKS | Catarina Barradas, EDP

New podcast on air! What does Portuguese leadership have to inspire the world? Following the successful BR Talks lines, our new podcast brings stories of leaders who are making a difference in their fields, now from Portugal to the world. In the first episode, Filipe Reduto Gaspa...
Trust and human sustainability: the 2024 top human capital trends

Trust and human sustainability: the 2024 top human capital trends

With one eye on the most pressing issues for organizations, leaders and workers, Deloitte’s new report, “Thriving Beyond Boundaries: Human Performance in a Boundaryless World,” identifies seven trends that showcase how a combination of business and human outcomes plays ...
Small habits are a key part of wellbeing

Small habits are a key part of wellbeing

The topic of burnout has been talked about extensively in recent years: as a reality that plagues many workers and companies, awareness on how to prevent it has normalized the issue and destigmatized the topic of mental health, valuing self-care and underlining the importance of ...
Responding to 2024’s global risks

Responding to 2024’s global risks

Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception data, the World Economic Forum warns of a global risks landscape in which progress in human development is being chipped away slowly, leaving states and individuals vulnerable to new and resurgent risks. Global Risks Repo...
Productivity: no longer the metric that matters most

Productivity: no longer the metric that matters most

For decades, productivity has been a valuable tool for assessing performance, but lately, productivity growth data shows an undesirable scenario: productivity is not only stagnant but declining. According to a recent Deloitte report, in the first quarter of 2023, productivity for...
BR TALKS | Geovana Quadros, Mulheres Inspiradoras

BR TALKS | Geovana Quadros, Mulheres Inspiradoras

Season 2024 is out What does Brazilian leadership have to inspire the world? BR Talks is back with an even more powerful new season. Talks with leaders who make a difference in their fields. In the first episode of the year, our Chief Media Officer Nathalia Toledo welcomes Geovan...
Women improve decision-making on boards, research shows

Women improve decision-making on boards, research shows

Women arrive highly prepared for a board meeting, ask in-depth questions and are willing to acknowledge that they don’t know a certain subject. This is the main conclusion of a study conducted by scholars Margarethe Wiersema and Marie Louise Mors, from the University of Cal...
Eight CEO priorities for 2024

Eight CEO priorities for 2024

A new study by global consultancy McKinsey & Company points to the most urgent issues on the top management agenda around the globe. The list is based on hundreds of interviews conducted with CEOs since 2021. The researchers compiled what they heard about how companies can do...
The Reskilling Revolution is on

The Reskilling Revolution is on

Launched in January 2020, the Reskilling Revolution aims to empower one billion people with better education, skills and economic opportunity by 2030. During the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024, the community of leaders announced that it reached more than 680 million...
Gen Z is hungry for mentorship and development

Gen Z is hungry for mentorship and development

It’s well known that many young people have lied once or twice about having an advanced level in Excel or Powerpoint to get a job. But Generation Z feels it doesn’t have to be that way. At least if they were better trained in the skills employers ask for. When asked w...
Companies that adopt remote work grow faster, survey finds

Companies that adopt remote work grow faster, survey finds

Workplace flexibility not only boosts productivity but also contributes significantly to companies’ financial success. A new study reveals that companies that allow remote working have experienced revenue growth four times faster than those that are stricter about office pr...
What women really want at work

What women really want at work

Despite what many people might think when they see social media trends like “lazy girl jobs” (which is nothing more than younger generations changing careers to find a better work-life balance), women and men are looking for the same things at work. According to updat...
Older workers: more people and more earnings

Older workers: more people and more earnings

Not only are older workers increasing in number, but their earning power has grown in recent decades. According to a new report released by the Pew Research Center, roughly one-in-five Americans ages 65 and older (19%) were employed in 2023 – nearly double the share of those wh...
The 5 elements of wellbeing

The 5 elements of wellbeing

Through decades-long global studies in partnership with leading economists, psychologists and other scientists, Gallup has discovered five universal elements of wellbeing, that is, distinct facets of life that separate a prosperous individual from one who is struggling or sufferi...
Clean energy: investment at high levels in 2023

Clean energy: investment at high levels in 2023

US$ 2.8 trillion is the estimated value of investment in energy in 2023, according to the global Sector Atlas report, released by Allianz Trade. Out of this figure, more than US$1.7 trillion is earmarked for clean energy, including renewable energy, nuclear, low-emission fuels, a...
The tech trends shaping 2024

The tech trends shaping 2024

Leading organizations are balancing new investments in emerging technologies with redoubled efforts to strengthen foundational infrastructure, core systems, and technology teams. The latest edition of Deloitte’s Tech Trends report shows that generative AI is the tech story ...
Employers and employees are heading for a relationship reset

Employers and employees are heading for a relationship reset

What changes have managers made in their organizations in 2023? According to recent Gallup’s data, 64% said employees were given additional job responsibilities; 51% cited the restructuring of teams; and 42% reported budget cuts. Moreover, other Gallup’s research indicate...
4 reasons to become a lifelong learner (if you’re not one yet)

4 reasons to become a lifelong learner (if you’re not one yet)

Actively seeking to acquire knowledge, skills, and experiences throughout the entire life: being a lifelong learner is a mindset and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development throughout one’s life. It involves an active and intentional approach to lea...
What’s in store for business in 2024?

What’s in store for business in 2024?

“Disruption breeds opportunity”. This is a resounding theme from Teneo’s annual CEO and Investor Outlook Survey. The study captures the views of more than 260 global CEOs and institutional investors representing approximately $3.4 trillion USD of combined company an...
BR TALKS | Camila Colnago, Cidadão Pró-Mundo

BR TALKS | Camila Colnago, Cidadão Pró-Mundo

New talk out now! In the last episode of 2023, Nathalia Toledo welcomes Camila Kolnago, Institutional Director at Cidadão Pró-Mundo, elected the Best Education NGO in Brazil in 2020, promoting equal opportunities and broadening perspectives through English teaching and social i...
Finding a preferred working model impacts wellbeing and productivity

Finding a preferred working model impacts wellbeing and productivity

The study “Panorama of corporate well-being”, released by Gympass, found that employees in their preferred working environment report greater well-being at all levels. The finding suggests that location flexibility may be the best approach to supporting workers’...
The importance of the ‘voice of employee’

The importance of the ‘voice of employee’

It comes from a Human Resources background, but more than ever it is being recruited by corporate leaders in decision-making. The concept “voice of employee” refers to the collective opinions, feedback and perspectives of an organization’s workforce, in order to...
Key takeaways from COP28

Key takeaways from COP28

This week, COP28 concluded with a historic agreement by 198 Parties to deliver a new era of climate action. For the first time, a text agreed at the UN climate summit calls on all countries to make an energy transition away from fossil fuels. The final report recognizes the need ...
The role of technology in the short – and long – term strategies

The role of technology in the short – and long – term strategies

Today’s innovation chiefs are working with organizations that are capturing new value in a rapidly changing marketplace. These companies are developing assets meant to help them create new opportunities beyond their walls, by capitalizing on the excitement—while acknowledging...
Green skills: why you should improve yours

Green skills: why you should improve yours

A report recently released by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) forecasts: the actions we take over the next decade will determine whether or not our planet is livable for generations to come. In this context, there is a growing demand in the corporate w...
Girls who play, women who lead

Girls who play, women who lead

Amid record-breaking attendance and viewership of women’s sports worldwide, a new survey found that playing competitive sports often helps set women up to have successful careers. The report “Impact of Sports on Women’s Professional Success,” released by Deloitte, reveale...
Jobs that mention AI attract greater candidate engagement

Jobs that mention AI attract greater candidate engagement

Worldwide, the competencies required for jobs are expected to change by at least 65% by 2030, as rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence accelerate changes in the workplace, according to data from LinkedIn. The changes are already underway – job openings that mention ...