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Three keys to effective employee crisis communication
August 9, 2021 • by Karin Sanders, Gavin Schwarz, Phong Thanh Nguyen in Human Resources • 6 min read
As crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic emerge and evolve, leaders should utilize these Human Resource strengths to communicate critical information to employees...
In deep: a diving school for kids who can’t even swim
August 6, 2021 • by Kholisile Khumalo in Magazine • 8 min read
Kholisile Khumalo wants young black South Africans to reach their full potential by conquering their fear of water. His scuba diving academy worked hard to stay afloat in the pandemic, but he...
Pascal Soriot
August 5, 2021 in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • 
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In this revealing conversation, AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot gives his thoughts on the future of Pharma - and the need to build a greener and more sustainable world....
Tesco’s dramatic fall and how to avoid it
August 4, 2021 • by Charlie Dawson, Seán Meehan in Magazine • 7 min read
Keeping the customer satisfied is key to creating a ‘super’ brand, but maintaining that success is notoriously difficult, argue Charlie Dawson and Seán Meehan...
Safari adventure empowers young African women
August 2, 2021 • by Jeroen Harderwijk in Magazine • 9 min read
A former investment banker in Europe tells how he set up Asilia Africa in the Serengeti to help the local community...
AstraZeneca chief calls for global cooperation in the fight against COVID-19 and climate change
Pascal Soriot says "climate change is the biggest threat to humanity” and discusses future-looking strategy with Alexion acquisition in exclusive interview on company’s turnaround....
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The Help Desk
July 30, 2021 • by Alyson Meister in Human Resources • 4 min read
Office life can be a source of conflict and emotional pain no matter where you are on the career ladder. Alyson Meister uses the latest research to help tackle any problems you...
Asian tigers bid to become ‘street smart’ super cities
July 29, 2021 • by Waltraut Ritter in Asian hub • 5 min read
The capitals of the four original Asian Tiger economies should be turning more towards citizen involvement in smart city development....
Not necessary to sacrifice doing well for doing good
July 26, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace, Jules Wurlod in Magazine • 8 min read
A robust business case for sustainability can mean increased company profits and the backing of all stakeholders, write Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace and Jules Wurlod....
Pharma, how to navigate an entrepreneurial voyage
July 21, 2021 • by I by IMD in Innovation • 6 min read
To be a successful entrepreneur in pharmacieuticals requires similar qualities to a US Marine, says founder of Cynapsus Therapeutics....
Cryptocurrencies are going institutional
July 20, 2021 • by Guido Buehler in Finance • 3 min read
It’s not just retail traders that are dabbling in bitcoin and other digital assets, traditional money managers, looking for alpha and an inflation hedge, are getting in on the act too....
Coaching corner: 8 ways to beat workplace exhaustion
July 19, 2021 • by Brenda Steinberg in Team building • 8 min read
In our new regular feature, we offer expert guidance on how to handle stresses and strains in the workplace thrown up by the pandemic....
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