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Developing Quality Conversations About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021

For decades, it has been commonplace for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) advocates to feel their voices were unheard and strategies not acted upon by their organisations’ senior leadership

The rise of electric vehicles could deliver green jobs – but we need a plan

By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021

As electromobility grows, it’s triggering enormous change to the automotive sector

The role of the cyber leader in building secure and resilient digital ecosystems

By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021

Cyber risks are on the rise – and companies and organisations around the world need to be prepared

How to create an inclusive hybrid working environment

By: EBR | Thursday, July 15, 2021

There are competing theories about how hybrid and remote work will impact workforce diversity

Why private-market investors need to accelerate their push for diversity

By: EBR | Thursday, July 15, 2021

There is overwhelming evidence that private-market investors can do more for diversity, equity and inclusion

How have tech changes affected older workers?

By: EBR | Monday, July 12, 2021

The revolution in the use of workplace computers that began in the 1980s took a toll on older workers who were not tech-savvy. They faced pay cuts, early retirement, and transfers to less intensive jobs

Here’s why comparable ESG reporting is crucial for investors

By: EBR | Friday, July 9, 2021

This year is critical for the climate. COP26 is just months away, and global emissions continue to rise, despite COVID-19 and commitments to cut carbon

How business can build people-powered climate action

By: EBR | Thursday, July 8, 2021

Businesses can create "eco-consumers" who seek concrete results from corporate action on climate change

Mixing Business and Pleasure for Competitive Advantage

By: EBR | Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Entrepreneurship is a major driver for economic and technological advancement. However, we also know that about 90 percent of start-ups fail early

Technology can level the playing field for disabled people in the workforce

By: EBR | Monday, July 5, 2021

Totalling over 1 billion people globally, people with disabilities – those whose hearing, visual, cognitive, mobility, speech or neural functions are impaired – are the largest minority group in the world

How Online Product Reviews Affect Market Share

By: EBR | Monday, June 28, 2021

Intuitively, we know that positive online buzz about a product or service is better for sales than the negative kind

Professionalising the Family Firm

By: EBR | Friday, June 25, 2021

The idea of a family firm often suggests iconic brands

9 ethical AI principles for organizations to follow

By: EBR | Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Organizations around the globe are becoming more aware of the risks artificial intelligence (AI) may pose, including bias and potential job loss due to automation

Encouraging Sustainability: Why the Business Case Isn’t Enough

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The business case for pro-environment investments makes sense intuitively, but appealing to executives’ sense of responsibility might work better

How to bring your conscience to work

By: EBR | Friday, June 18, 2021

“Good people are put in bad situations, or they navigate to bad situations without knowing quite how they got there. Then they have to decide how they’re going to respond”

Keep talking. Why every organization needs a chief negotiator

By: EBR | Friday, June 18, 2021

If discussions over everything from pandemic-relief bills to trade agreements and return-to-work plans tell us anything, it’s that the future welfare of businesses and individuals alike will be contingent on the craft of negotiation

The Relationships That Create Successful Acquisitions

By: EBR | Thursday, June 17, 2021

With a constant need to grow and innovate, established firms often look outside for novel products by collaborating with and acquiring start-ups

3 ways to unlock the world-changing power of start-ups

By: EBR | Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The value high-growth start-ups have brought to the marketplace has increased exponentially in recent years and is becoming ever more crucial across all industries

How to practise good cyber-hygiene across your supply chain

By: EBR | Monday, June 14, 2021

As most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are run on a low operational budget, most do not invest adequately in cybersecurity

The New Normal for Innovation

By: EBR | Friday, June 11, 2021

Once a reliable route to competitive advantage, innovation has become a survival skill