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"It’s worth saying that flexible working – or working at all – is a privilege for those who have been lucky enough to keep their jobs during the pandemic. As job losses escalate, the International Labour Organization predicts that nearly half of the global workforce will become unemployed."

Is flexible working here to stay? We asked 6 companies how to make it work

By: EBR | Thursday, August 27, 2020

Remember the days when you could effortlessly walk over to a colleague and chat about a project? Many people are now used to doing this virtually – and although some of us will be returning to the workplace, it looks like remote working is here to stay in some form or other

In 2015, the International Air Transport Association found that it takes at least five years for the industry to recover from substantial short-term shocks. But despite those bumps, global airline traffic has shown stable long-term growth since the 1970s.

Global business travel will survive COVID-19, study says

By: EBR | Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Global business travel has largely ground to a halt during the pandemic. Experts have been raising the alarm that this is the death of business travel as we know it

It is a cliche to say that a nation’s financial sector is “over-banked”. But in Germany, it is a reality. The market is dominated by public sector banks, which are under less profit pressure than private banks.

Beyond Wirecard: What Really Ails German Finance

By: EBR | Friday, August 21, 2020

Reforms proposed after the fintech scandal will not be enough to fix a shaky banking sector.

Research in Europe has shown that, even in comparatively well-developed healthcare systems, inequality in access to health services persists. A 2018 report by the European Commission says: "the lowest income quintiles are among the most disadvantaged groups in terms of effective access to healthcare".

5 things COVID-19 has taught us about inequality

By: EBR | Wednesday, August 19, 2020

From access to healthcare and green spaces, to work and education, here are five areas of society where coronavirus has shown up real disparities.

"What COVID-19 has done is accelerate the disruption already heralded by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and demographic trends, and underscore the urgency required to address systemic vulnerabilities."

Why COVID-19 makes inclusion a strategic imperative for business

By: EBR | Friday, August 7, 2020

To quote Singapore’s senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam from his national address last month: “The future begins now”

The World Economic Forum’s COVID-19 Risks Outlook found 50% of enterprises were concerned about increased cyberattacks due to a shift in work patterns alone.

COVID-19 has disrupted cybersecurity, too – here’s how businesses can decrease their risk

By: EBR | Tuesday, July 28, 2020

COVID-19 is changing everything. Along with social distancing, obsessive sanitisation, broken supply chains, fragmented workforces and the rise of video meetings, the pandemic is driving acute systemic changes in consumer and business behavior

Feeling authentic, acting authentically and coming across as authentic are very different things, but are equally important.

The Advantages of Being (Seen as) Authentic

By: EBR | Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The concept of authenticity has attracted a lot of attention, and the pressure is on for organisations to allow individuals to be more authentic at work. What exactly does it mean to be authentic and how do we move towards it?

"Our response will determine the health of our businesses, our societies and our planetary systems for decades. Ecological, societal and economic priorities should not be competing interests."

A blueprint for business to transition to a nature-positive future

By: EBR | Friday, July 17, 2020

Pathways for business to play a key role in the transition to a nature-positive economy

Why – and How – to Hire an Outlier

By: EBR | Friday, July 17, 2020

As clients clamour for speedy results and headhunters increasingly rely on the latest data analytic tools, there is a danger of dull, predictable candidates being churned out for results that serve but do not shine

Despite questions as to their cost and fairness, employment subsidies in the EU appear to be working as intended.

Covid-19 Furloughs Are Getting the Job Done

By: EBR | Friday, July 10, 2020

To no one’s surprise, unemployment is rising across Europe as a result of Covid-19’s chilling effect on business activity

"As governments at local and federal levels start to lift restrictions and ask employees to “return to work,” we must remember: we are already at work. Our team members who are required to be in a facility or in the field are steadfast in their support of our customers."

How the post-COVID workplace will change business for the better

By: EBR | Thursday, July 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations across the globe into a balancing act – protecting the health and safety of their employees while simultaneously continuing their operations

According to our Threat Zone survey of 245 companies in 25 countries, 46% of companies do not recognize cybersecurity as a strategic priority.

How to vaccinate your organization against a cyber pandemic

By: EBR | Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed both the physical world and the digital space, where companies and organizations are being confronted with daunting cybersecurity challenges for which few were ready or equipped to face

Despite the economic crunch, the joint pursuit of profit and purpose may have a very bright future. But first, we need to return to basics.

Impact Investing in Covid-19 Times: A Three-Step Mission

By: EBR | Thursday, June 18, 2020

The term “impact investing” has only been around for about 20 years. However, the concepts of good business practice and social responsibility have been with us for centuries

Businesses and other institutions will be judged on how well they adapt to the post-Covid reality.

The Six Biggest Post-Lockdown Challenges for Organisations

By: EBR | Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Gradually, apprehensively, entire nations are emerging from the bunkers after bending the coronavirus infection curve

The most common question we hear is, “Where do I start?” The answer is, “Where it makes the most sense from a customer’s point of view.”

The Three Essentials of B2B Digital Transformation

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Today we are witnessing a profound shift in how B2B leaders use digital to consume information, make informed buying decisions and engage with suppliers

The best time to plan for contingencies was yesterday. The next best time is now.

Shoring Up Executive Careers in a Pandemic

By: EBR | Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic derailed the global economy and decimated jobs by the millions, executives everywhere were grappling with technological disruptions as well as issues triggered by climate, social and political upheaval

Before COVID-19, workplace teams as we know them were changing. Will their evolution continue, or will we go backwards?

Three Teamwork Trends That May Not Survive This Crisis

By: EBR | Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Many expert observers have made predictions about the “new normal” of work after the pandemic. Some are optimistic, envisioning a paradigm shift towards a more flexible, empowered future for workers through remote working

“My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened.” – Michel de Montaigne.

Growing Resilience in Uncertain Times

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 2, 2020

When confronted with a situation weighed with anxiety and ambiguity, like a pandemic, a lockdown and frightening news from the economy, it’s impossible for most of us to imagine any upside

Board members and senior managers can learn from the “structured crisis management” techniques PE firms are employing with their portfolio companies.

Private Equity’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan

By: EBR | Friday, May 29, 2020

COVID-19 has accelerated many long-brewing developments in the business world, such as the ascent into respectability of working from home

«Can you build new technological capacities during a global crisis? Yes – if you make the right decisions regarding your people.»

The Six Roles You Need on Your AI Team

By: EBR | Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Let’s say you were already sold on AI: You’ve gotten yourself and your executive team trained on the basics of AI; you’ve studied use cases; prioritised the business pain points that could align with AI solutions; and allocated funding to launch a few pilots

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A mission impossible for Sébastien Lecornu, Macron’s 5th Prime Minister?

By: N. Peter Kramer

President Emmanuel Macron has again named a close ally, Sébastien Lecornu, as the new French prime minister, 24 hours after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou.

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France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister

France has been plunged into a new political crisis with the defeat of Prime Minister François Bayrou at a confidence vote in the National Assembly

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