All articles tagged: global issues

Empathy: The glue we need to fix a fractured world

October 20, 2020 by Amy Emmert

Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki explains that whether we are dealing with business, politics, or personal matters, it’s possible — and advantageous — to train ourselves to be more empathic.

Related tags: global issues, organizational behavior, organizational learning, organization culture, organizations, workplace
What if every job seeker got a living-wage job?

August 19, 2020 by Theodore Kinni

Economist Pavlina R. Tcherneva demolishes the idea that there is an optimal rate of unemployment and makes a timely case for a national job guarantee.

Related tags: book reviews, economics, global issues, politics, social responsibility
Business could steer India and the world out of troubled waters

November 25, 2019 by Deepali Srivastava

Amid alarming scarcity, some companies are going beyond incremental improvements to change how water is used and managed.

Related tags: agriculture, companies, global issues, global perspective, india, sustainability
Preparing for a shake-up in global finance

October 30, 2019 by Jonathan Bergeson and Marguerite Duprieu

Large companies are probably ready for the obvious effects of the impending shift away from LIBOR, but hazards could be lurking in unexpected places.

Related tags: banking, corporate finance, finance, global issues, regulation
Us vs. them: Another way is possible

October 11, 2019 by Adam Kahane

Whether in the boardroom or the halls of government, we can achieve more peaceful and productive ways of working.

Related tags: global issues, global perspective, organizational behavior, organizations, teams
How businesses can deliver on trust in the digital age

October 8, 2019

The first step to rebuilding trust is to be aware that change and complexity are constant and that everyone — customers, regulators, employees, and the general public — are potential stakeholders.

Related tags: disruption, global issues, leadership, technology, trust
Strengthening the foundations of trust in the digital age

October 8, 2019 by Stephanie Hyde and Blair Sheppard

The speed of technological change requires new thinking about how institutions and businesses deliver on trust.

Related tags: disruption, global issues, Hello, tomorrow, leadership, technology, trust
Be prepared, not scared, when investing in U.S. companies

September 9, 2019 by Curt Moldenhauer, Mike Burak, and Darren J. Tapp

Cross-border deals face increased scrutiny, but understanding where regulators are coming from can help prevent trouble.

Related tags: Compliance. Transformed., deals, global issues, global perspective, growth, mergers and deals, regulation
Keep your CSR programs on track

August 8, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

Corporate social responsibility can be tricky, especially for multinationals. A new study lays out some guidance.

Related tags: corporate social responsibility, CSR, environmental policy, global issues, multinationals, recent research, sustainability
Why business should cut food waste

July 18, 2019 by Deepali Srivastava

Being green isn’t the only reason for companies to get on board. Retailers, restaurants, and others that find ways to minimize food surpluses will reap financial rewards, too.

Related tags: environmental policy, global issues, global perspective, green technology, supply chain, sustainability
Making universal basic income a reality

April 10, 2019 by Deepali Srivastava

With many governments launching UBI-style payments in response to COVID-19 job losses, ongoing UBI programs could become a reality. But first, policymakers and businesses will have to address fundamental implementation issues.

Related tags: global issues, global perspective, global trends, india, inequality, public-private partnerships, world economic forum
Planning for the Unexpected

October 9, 2018 by Paul Wolfowitz, Kristin Rivera, and Glenn Ware

Typical crisis planning focuses on specific potential shocks. But how do you prepare for an unforeseen “asymmetric” threat — one that comes out of nowhere, with no rule book to follow?

Related tags: black swan, China geopolitics, crisis, crisis response, cyber-attacks, defense, disruption, global issues, international relations, preventing identity theft, risk, risk management, Russia, solving global problems, strategic planning, terrorism
Is the World Becoming Safer for Whistle-Blowers?

June 19, 2018 by Deborah Unger

In recent years, a host of legal changes have afforded more protection for people who call out wrongdoing in their organizations.

Related tags: culture, ethics, global issues, governance, integrity, leadership, risk
The balancing act of corporate social responsibility programs

May 31, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

Employees often take a pay cut to participate in CSR programs, but many do so to gain career skills.

Related tags: career development, employee engagement, global issues, motivation, personal development, recent research, skills, social responsibility
Living in a World of Walls: The Backlash to Globalization

May 21, 2018 by Art Kleiner

A conversation with Ian Bremmer about nationalism and populism, which will remain potent political forces — at least until some fundamental issues are addressed.

Related tags: global economy, global issues, governance, india, israel, solving global problems
The Risks and Costs of Cyber-Attacks

May 9, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

High-profile companies that frequently use consumer data are targets, and negative effects linger for years.

Related tags: cyber-attacks, cybersecurity, global issues, internet, recent research, technology
Distance Doesn’t Matter — or Does It?

February 8, 2018 by David Armstrong

What gravity models can teach us about possibilities for U.K. trade.

Related tags: aerospace, global economy, global issues, trade
Unfit for Public Purpose: The Problem with Institutions Today

February 6, 2018 by Art Kleiner

A conversation with Ian Bremmer about what it will take for political and economic institutions to regain their credibility. Spoiler: It involves finding new models for solving global-scale problems.

Related tags: china, fake news, global economy, global issues, governance, Internet governance, net neutrality, social responsibility
When a Japanese Company Adopted English as a First Language

January 23, 2018 by Theodore Kinni

In her new book, Harvard Business School Professor Tsedal Neeley examines the challenge of establishing a lingua franca in global companies.

Related tags: book reviews, change management, global issues, management strategies, teams
A Strategist’s Guide to China’s Belt and Road Initiative

January 22, 2018 by David Wijeratne, Mark Rathbone, and Gabriel Wong

A new global megaproject, unparalleled in scope and ambition, presents vast opportunities and risks for multinationals.

Related tags: asia, china, emerging markets, global expansion, global issues, infrastructure, Pakistan, Strategist's Guide
Best Business Books 2017: Economics

November 7, 2017 by Ryan Avent

Not-So-Great Expectations

Related tags: best business books, economic crisis, economic growth, economy, europe, european union, global economy, global issues, global trade, manufacturing, oil prices, public sector
Next-Level Cybersecurity: Preparing for Internet Shutdown

June 29, 2017 by Matt Palmquist

Companies around the world need a comprehensive plan in place to ensure that critical business can still get done in the case of a prolonged Web outage.

Related tags: cyber-attacks, cybersecurity, global issues, internet, recent research, technology
Common purpose: Realigning business, economies, and society

May 25, 2017 by Colm Kelly and Blair Sheppard

Today’s economic and political upheavals reflect an ongoing misalignment between business and economies (on the one hand) and acceptable societal outcomes (on the other). There is still time to adjust, if we are willing to reexamine some long-held assumptions.

Related tags: economic crisis, financial crisis, financialization, global issues, globalization, technology
s+b Trend Watch: The Aging Workforce Is Pressuring Cities

November 7, 2016

Aging populations and slower birthrates are presenting challenges to cities around the world.

Related tags: global expansion, global issues, global markets, governance, human resources, urbanization
Pro-LGBT Companies in Anti-LGBT Countries

August 2, 2016 by Art Kleiner

A global study coauthored by NYU law professor Kenji Yoshino found a range of business benefits in promoting gender-identity rights.

Related tags: diversity, global issues, lgbt, thought leaders

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Business could steer India and the world out of troubled waters

Preparing for a shake-up in global finance

Us vs. them: Another way is possible

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Strengthening the foundations of trust in the digital age

Be prepared, not scared, when investing in U.S. companies

Keep your CSR programs on track

Why business should cut food waste

Making universal basic income a reality

Planning for the Unexpected

Is the World Becoming Safer for Whistle-Blowers?

The balancing act of corporate social responsibility programs

Living in a World of Walls: The Backlash to Globalization

The Risks and Costs of Cyber-Attacks

Distance Doesn’t Matter — or Does It?

Unfit for Public Purpose: The Problem with Institutions Today

When a Japanese Company Adopted English as a First Language

A Strategist’s Guide to China’s Belt and Road Initiative

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