Young people are quoted in only 1% of news stories that affect them. No wonder so few trust the media

Sep 02, 2019 23:21 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

On one unremarkable day in April this year, just over a third of news stories were about issues likely to impact young people, such as policies to address climate change, school teacher training, the impact of automation...

Time to make fast fashion a problem for its makers, not charities

Sep 02, 2019 23:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Returning our old clothes to big fashion chains - rather than taking them to charity stores - could make fast fashion companies pay for their waste and fuel vital recycling research. Even better if we all do it at...

The real cost of workplace sexual harassment to businesses

Sep 02, 2019 23:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Sexual harassment causes tremendous damage to employees who experience it, leading to higher employee turnover, lower employee productivity, increased absenteeism and increased sick leave costs for companies. While...

Tapping the power of solid waste

Sep 02, 2019 23:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

When there is continuous failure for municipalities to collect and manage wastes, authorities tend to concentrate in a few areas, often in the wealthier sections of a city. Informal settlements in the remain underserved,...

What it takes to navigate cultural differences in a global business world

Sep 02, 2019 23:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

In an increasingly globally integrated business world, it is now widely accepted that cultural intelligence (CQ) is as essential as general and emotional intelligence. But do organisations fully appreciate what cultural...

It Might Be Time To Start Growing Money on Trees: De La Rue is Barely Treading Water

Sep 02, 2019 07:34 am UTC| Business

From the British sterling to the Seychelles rupee, more than a third of the worlds currency bills have been designed by a single private firm based just outside of London. Entrusted with global currencies for more than two...

iAmLife Champions Struggling, Smaller Sellers with New Social Selling Marketplace

Sep 02, 2019 07:32 am UTC| Business

Owning and operating a small business is no easy feat. Many small businesses, from independent resellers and startup brands, to direct marketing consultants and homemade side-hustle sellers struggle with finding ways to...