How leaders can commit to disability inclusion in business
Disability inclusion in business only results from genuine leadership commitment – and the data and reporting to back it up
Caroline Casey
July 26, 2024
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11 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer
Scientists working to improve the treatment and diagnosis of cancer are beginning to use AI, DNA sequencing and precision oncology among other techniques.
Victoria Masterson, Ian Shine and Madeleine North
July 25, 2024
5 strategies to activate your agency and stay relevant in the age of AI
As AI's boom continues, we may face a world in which human agency and decision-making capacity are eroded. Here's how to prepare for — and prevent — that.
Roger Spitz
July 25, 2024
How frontier technology is unlocking the potential of young leaders
From solving complex problems to fostering collaboration, frontier technology like augmented and extended reality are helping young leaders deliver impact.
Minwoong (Eric) Hwang
July 25, 2024
Wealth management is rife with conflicts of interest. Fee-based investment is the way forward
The 'fee-based' model – as pioneered in mature financial markets – encourages wealth managers to uphold their fiduciary responsibility, instead of chasing lucrative commissions
Gregory Van
July 25, 2024
Why a recent business exodus from Africa should be a wake-up call for multinationals
Recent multinational exits show the need for a different approach when doing business in Africa. Here's how companies can navigate Africa's varied markets.
Charles Sekwalor
July 25, 2024
Are your food packages safe? Unwrapping the risks of PFAS with testing
PFAS are used in various food packaging but still induce health concerns: regular testing can verify PFAS levels and assess risks as regulations evolve.
Lorna De Leoz
July 25, 2024
Can investors spur national oil companies toward methane action?
National oil companies (NOCs) are crucial in global methane reduction; diverse financial profiles and market exposure influence environmental initiatives.
Andrew Howell and Pavel Laberko
July 25, 2024
From blocking views of Mt Fuji to enlisting tourists in litter picking on Copenhagen streets, here's how holiday hot spots are coping with overtourism's impacts.
Gabi Thesing, Ian Shine and David Elliott
July 25, 2024
Olympics boost for Paris and other urban transformation stories you need to read
Top city and urbanization stories: Olympics boost for France; Singapore is 'world's safest city'; Heatwave hits cities in Western US.
Lisa Chamberlain
July 25, 2024
What is an AI agent and what will they do? Experts explain
AI agents or assistants could soon be everywhere. Experts explain what this might mean for our jobs and lives.
Kate Whiting
July 24, 2024
These 5 cities are making innovative use of generative AI
From self-driving trucks in Dallas to Buenos Aires’s chatbot, generative AI is being trialled and implemented in cities worldwide. Here are five examples.
Madeleine North
July 24, 2024
Global IT outage: The cyber resilience alarm heard around the world
The global IT outage in July 2024 was a reminder of the criticality of investing in cyber resilience across organizations and of reframing cyber as business critical.
William H. Dutton and Luna Rohland
July 24, 2024
These youth-led mental health solutions are making a difference worldwide
One in seven young people faces mental health problems and mental health costs the global economy £1 trillion annually — but youth-led solutions can help.
Elisha London
July 24, 2024