When social and music platforms started taking off in the 2000s, many musicians saw the huge potential of global distribution networks to showcase their artistic talent and connect with fans. Unfortunately, as they consolidated more power and leverage, the platforms acted more as gatekeepers – ceding little control and extracting…
Q: Are there key questions that have guided your career? All my research looks at judgment and decision making. I’ve done work on couples’ financial behavior. I’ve looked at how emotion influences our perception of risk. I’m quite interested in our moral intuitions and how they align with our actual…
Board members must ask the right questions to achieve assurance when it comes to health and safety. Campbell Tickell has produced a briefing for Board members which aims to equip them with an overall understanding of some key issues and a good set of questions for them to pursue. Find…
After decades of being both hero and villain, globalisation is said to be on the retreat. There is a common perception that companies are diversifying supply chains and relocating business closer to home. So, are we heading towards deglobalisation? We dig deeper and find that the data tell a different…
In the summer of 2015, a woman named Dawn Dorland donated a kidney to a stranger. She set up a private Facebook group to update her friends about the surgery and her recovery. Unbeknownst to Dorland, some group members decided that sharing the news of her generosity was a form…
While you are probably aware that you can use patents and copyright to protect your software, websites and apps, you might not be aware of another valuable form of intellectual property protection: industrial designs. Industrial designs can be a cost-effective way to protect user interfaces and icons. Industrial designs protect…
Post-Covid, leaders are encouraging their teams to head back to the office, aiming to create an inclusive work environment. But have employees been as eager to return? Clarasys consultant Ana Sukhishvili looks at hybrid workplace best practices. Pre-pandemic, employees were already showing a desire for flexibility at work. Fast forward…
The impact of great management on workplace outcomes and employee health and well-being cannot be overstated. A good boss can make your work life feel a lot like a walk in the park, even on days when it's more of a hike. You feel heard, encouraged, and inspired, resulting in…
UBS announces coupon payments on 11 ETRACS Exchange Traded Notes
In September 2020, the European Commission adopted a digital finance package with the aim of creating a supportive regulatory framework to enable the digital transformation of the European Union’s financial industry. It established the groundbreaking piece of regulation – the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) – to provide a harmonised…
“How will this affect my job?” “It could never do my job!” We hate to disagree, but it is almost certainly the case that at least part of your current role could be performed by an AI. The discussion of the possible impact of AI on the workforce is being…
Inspired by the overarching goal to strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy, its authorities are pushing for a retail payment solution provided by European players and functioning in all member states as well as across national borders. European citizens already enjoy a wide choice of payment options. However, card and mobile/online…
Committing to sustainable energy development can be achieved alongside socio-economic development First stated by President William Ruto in his welcome address on the opening morning of the conference and then reiterated throughout, it is clear that leaders on the African continent see sustainable energy development and socio-economic development as not…
At the halfway point of the year, some of the key themes which have influenced global markets through the early months of 2023 have continued to dominate. Charlie Buxton, our Head of Investment Management, spoke to Ian Hooper, Chief Investment Officer at Progeny, to explore some of the recent developments.…
Different personalities exist in every workplace, and among them, some individuals can make work challenging for others. These individuals tend to be selfish, aggressive, and arrogant, causing disruptions to morale and productivity in the workplace. Unfortunately, the prevalence of toxic coworkers is increasing, making it a frustrating task to handle…
You have the vision, business plan and a viable proposition - but what do you do next?
Much of that list is made up of companies that have been up and running for a decade or more. That makes sense, of course — the longer a company has thrived, the more time it has had to nurture what works and build up that momentum. Even so, a…
Talking about money can feel uncomfortable and be fraught with challenges. In this new series, Trust Executive Shannon Brightman, explores some of the tough conversations about finance that come up at different stages of life and offer some thoughts about how you can approach some of those challenging discussions. It’s…
The US’s historical ascent to global dominance, and the implications for China, Russia, and today’s geopolitical landscape On this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, we delve into the dynamics of rising powers with Sean A. Mirski, author of the new book, We May Dominate the World. Mirski, a lawyer and foreign…
Encouraging adolescents to feel capable and purposeful – rather than just happy – could improve their academic results as well as their mental health, according to new research which recommends changing how wellbeing is supported in schools. The University of Cambridge study, involving over 600 teenagers from seven English schools,…
How leaders can root out this toxic habit — and understand what part they play in it.
Accenture has teamed up with smart Europe to establish its data-driven, direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model in Europe, repositioning the iconic brand and supporting the launch of its new fully electrical car lines, starting with the smart #1, with an innovative take on the car customization experience. Together the companies’ ambition…
The US economy has been resilient but is starting to crack, and these cracks get deeper as the repressive effects of monetary and financial tightening make themselves known. Housing investment has already experienced a sharp adjustment, and real investment in turn should fall substantially. After dipping into their savings and…
Imagine you are driving a car and suddenly encounter a roadblock. Would you have a detour plan ready to navigate around it or would you continue driving, hoping it would disappear? You only have one choice, right? Now consider this in the context of cybersecurity incident response where only 30%…
In the ever-evolving realm of modern organizations, there’s a shared understanding of the paramount importance of fostering a positive work culture. It’s no secret that a supportive and uplifting culture doesn’t just make employees happy, but it’s also the key for driving productivity and achieving remarkable outcomes. However, measuring the…
Good company culture is the holy grail that many companies aspire to have and the thing that prospective employees seek. Undoubtedly, organisations have shifted towards becoming more employee-centric and use these benefits to drive value for their clients. This raises the question: how can leadership better understand what employees truly…
What do we mean by ‘digital exclusion’? When we talk about digital exclusion, we mean people who don’t use the internet or digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. And then there’s also a group we call ‘digitally disadvantaged’. Digitally disadvantaged people do use the internet, but only in…
Retirement is a time when most of us can aim for a more relaxed pace of life and enjoy some long-held plans and dreams. But it’s been pretty impossible to escape the effect of higher inflation in the last 12 months, and its impact will ripple on for some time…
Every summer, the focus of world sport turns to a 42-acre site in the south-west of London. Since 1877, the All England Club has hosted the Wimbledon championships – one of the most prestigious tournaments in the tennis calendar. The only Grand Slam event to take place on grass courts,…
In November 2022, the United Nations announcement that the global population had crossed the 8 billion mark brought out the usual fearmongering regarding overpopulation, food shortages and environmental destruction. But what if this is the last flourish for population increases and, 50 years from now, we’ll reminisce of countries and economies that…
Whistleblowing, as set out in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (‘PIDA’), is the act of reporting wrongdoing within an organisation with the aim of preventing it, and any harm that may arise from it. This holds particular importance in the financial services industry due to the clear potential for…
The same was also true for increases in the amount of sedentary time, such as watching TV or reading. The researchers say this highlights the need to encourage older adults to remain active. Physical activity – particularly when it is moderate-intensity and raises your heart rate – is known to…
Talking through five common reasons you may have taken a step back from work.
Customer Closeness – the ‘Why’ In our experience, business event organizers aren’t as close to their customers as they claim. Deep and segmented customer understanding is vital to any business’s success, particularly in events where the job of organizers is to facilitate meaningful connections. Tradeshows are increasingly competing for participants’…
ChatGPT and other applications that rely on large language models (LLMs) are gaining widespread use and drawing abundant media attention. But a handful of large well-funded tech companies dominate the LLM space because pretraining these models is extremely expensive, with cost estimates starting at $10 million and potentially reaching tens…
ZeroNorth uses data to help shipping companies become more efficient and, by extension, greener. Its interactive platform provides simulations, predictions, analysis, and data-driven insights that can aid shipping companies in their quest to traverse oceans while consuming less fuel. Founded in June 2020, the Copenhagen-based start-up now has about 200…
Human ingenuity can solve all kinds of complex problems and find solutions to overcome all sorts of obstacles. But sometimes nature provides the best answer. To transport heavy, bulky goods to the sea, for example, we could build roads, bridges and petrol-powered trucks that emit climate-changing CO2. Or… we could…
Building on the first article in our two-part series, "Decoding Employee Needs for Resources and Support with Listening," this piece will explore the critical interplay between resources, support, and employee engagement. As emphasized in our previous discussion, effective employee listening not only helps translate employee voices into data-driven insights. It…
