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When coming out in the workplace is a political act
June 29, 2021 • by Evgenia Giakoumopoulou in Human Resources • 6 min read
‘Neutrality is an invalid concept’ says lesbian activist as she explains why it is important to reveal our true identities at work....
Sustainable finance efforts must focus on impact in Asia, Africa and South America, experts say
June 28, 2021 in Sustainability • 5 min read
Banks and investors engaged in sustainable finance initiatives need to focus on countries where they can make the most impact, and also on striking a better balance between environmental and social goals,...
Breathe in the A.I.R.
June 28, 2021 • by Alyson Meister, Dominik Breitinger in Magazine • 9 min read
Declining mental health is a global crisis, here's how we can tackle it...
AstraZeneca and how to immunize against negative reactions
June 25, 2021 • by Tobias Schlager in Magazine • 5 min read
A seemingly altruistic venture by the pharma giant badly misfired when reports of potentially fatal blood clots emerged. Tobias Schlager explains what needed to be done to rescue the company from the...
Review of The Future is Asian: Global Order in the Twenty-First Century
Rather than a long volume on one country or another, this book provides what The Wall Street Journal calls “a valuable and thoroughly researched analysis.” This selection will not only be highly...
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Bertrand Piccard
June 24, 2021 in Leadership • 1 min read • 
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“Solar Impulse” explorer Bertrand Piccard on finding purpose. As an explorer, Bertrand Piccard has always had a strong sense of purpose. But now he finds he has a gift for helping other...
From audio apps to food delivery, picking winners in era of change
June 24, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Magazine • 8 min read
Super forecasters see things more accurately than their peers. Keeping a fluid mindset is vital as we steer a course towards a post-pandemic business landscape. Howard Yu gazes into his crystal ball...
We’re social animals, it’s time bosses learned how to protect their flock
June 23, 2021 • by Zoe Finch Totten in Magazine • 13 min read
Support for our mental wellbeing tends to focus on the individual, but that approach goes against our true nature and has led to an increase in loneliness and isolation, and a fall...
How do we tackle digital’s crisis of trust?
Public and private sector actors must work together to adopt existing tech solutions for the crisis in trust, while fostering platforms for stronger stakeholder engagement and building more robust frameworks for legislation...
An adventurer’s advice? Don’t stress over things beyond your control
June 21, 2021 in Magazine • 8 min read
Bertrand Piccard believes the COVID-19 crisis could be a chance to reset our priorities, leading to a more efficient, cleaner and fairer world. Interview by Alyson Meister...
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