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An exercise to test your readiness for the next unforeseen disruption

December 14, 2021 • by Louise Muhdi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

The last couple of years have proven the need to be agile and ready for anything, but are you properly prepared?...

Is the world ready for invasion of the digital nomads?

December 13, 2021 • by Arturo Bris in Human Resources • 10 min read

Both companies and countries need to adapt their policies to accommodate and attract this new breed of worker....

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How to attune to your own and your team’s energy levels during times of uncertainty

December 13, 2021 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Leading in Turbulent Times • 5 min read

A good energy-management strategy is crucial in turbulent times, says Susan Goldsworthy Oly, IMD Affiliate Professor....

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The four keys to cultivate a positive work environment

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....

How investors can balance risk, return and impact to spark positive change

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....

How to be a better communicator

December 10, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Refining your communication skills will enhance all aspects of your life, including improvements in all aspects of your work....

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Alain Dehaze

December 9, 2021 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available

Adecco CEO Alain Dehaze is joined by Jordan Topeleski to discuss what tomorrow's labour markets will look like in a post pandemic world...

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China’s leveraging of technology to reinvent retail can serve as inspiration for other Asian markets

December 9, 2021 • by Mark J. Greeven in Asian hub • 8 min read

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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The right questions to ask for specific business situations: Part two

December 9, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Leaders day to day actions are comprised of a string of decisions. Making good decisions requires asking the right questions....

Looking after your expat employees’ mental health

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....

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Bridging the generation gap, and why you’re never too old to learn

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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The right questions to ask for specific business situations

December 6, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Asking the right questions is a skill all leaders must develop, but even then you may not be asking the right questions. We've rounded up some help for specific scenarios....

Message to banks preparing now for a crypto future: ‘You will need to work more like Apple’

December 6, 2021 in Finance • 3 min read

An upcoming shift for banks will see them forced to fulfil clients’ needs for access to myriad products and services. And only partnerships will make it happen, says Jan Brzezek, Founder and...

Are you overlooking this critical aspect of your business?

December 3, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

If you haven't begun to view wellness and self-care as necessities to a thriving business, you are missing an important key to success....

Three lessons in impact investment to absorb from Peruvian moss

December 3, 2021 • by Vanina Farber in Sustainability • 5 min read

Driving sustainable economic development through impact investing requires careful due diligence, strong partnerships and patient capital. The elea Foundation’s experience with Peruvian startup Inka Moss offers valuable lessons when it comes to...

Solutions to ‘dirty’ bitcoin’s growing sustainability challenge

December 3, 2021 • by Salvatore Cantale, Fiorenzo Manganiello in Finance • 5 min read

Sustainability Solutions to ‘dirty’ bitcoin’s growing sustainability challenge by Salvatore Cantale, Fiorenzo Manganiello Published December 3, 2021 in Sustainability • 5 min read DownloadSave Cryptocurrencies, the environmental bogeyman, could be a force of...

Is it time to review the ethics of your board of directors?

December 2, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Often members of boards don't realize when they are treading into situations that may have ethical implications. It is therefore a good idea to conduct reviews at regular intervals....