Preparing for a “good enough” pandemic holiday
Even in normal times, the holiday season can be overwhelming. With the omicron variant threatening to snatch away all festive cheer, here’s how to manage the tension....
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Even in normal times, the holiday season can be overwhelming. With the omicron variant threatening to snatch away all festive cheer, here’s how to manage the tension....
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The tools that tamed corporate monopolies a century ago will not save us today and creating more competition will not help. The real problem remains shareholder capitalism....
December 16, 2021 • by Arturo Bris in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
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December 14, 2021 • by Peter Cappelli in Human Resources • 8 min read
Employers have largely abandoned the traditional talent management planning model and moved towards talent acquisition. But they are not doing it with much care....
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December 13, 2021 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
As we move towards the New Year, leaders should be thinking about how to make further improvements in the workplace for the future. There are specific steps you can take....
December 10, 2021 • by Vanina Farber in Sustainability • 6 min read
Impact investment is a rapidly-evolving, diverse world that offers value beyond financial returns for investors and social enterprises of all shapes and sizes....
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By putting the consumer’s needs at the center, China’s retail companies have rethought the value chain and reinvent the retail model, delivering a greater and more relevant retail experience to consumers, argued...
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December 8, 2021 • by Katia Vlachos in Audio articles • 6 min read
An expat assignment can prove challenging for the mental health of employees and their families. Companies that provide the right emotional support will help them deal with transition challenges more smoothly....
December 7, 2021 in CEO Dialogue Series • 10 min read
Alain Dehaze, CEO of The Adecco Group, and his young disciple Jordan Topoleski explain to Jean-François Manzoni the vital importance of upskilling in the post-pandemic world....

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