Doha Social Summit: Businesses, civil society walk side by side for fairer futures

This article is published in association with United Nations. Civil society networks and private sector leaders crossed paths in the buzzing corridors of the Qatar National Convention Centre, a reminder that social development is not just debated in meetings rooms – it touches jobs, families and futures. With nearly 14,000 attendees registered for the Second World […]

EIB and Banca Sella provide €200 million to facilitate lending to businesses

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Sella have signed a €100 million financing agreement to support investments and the working capital and liquidity needs of small and medium businesses (SMEs) and mid-caps, focusing in particular on product and process innovation and projects in cohesion regions. Underpinning […]

Why businesses must embrace the circular economy to build sustainable success

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrik Hvid Jensen, Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology In the late 1990s, visionary thinkers foresaw a major shift in business models with the upcoming digital transformation. Harvard Business School Professor Clayton Christensen was at the forefront with his […]

Why businesses committed to diversity should embrace fair chance hiring

MEPs’ recommendations for a new EU framework for innovative companies 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ken Oliver, Vice President, Checkr.org, Executive Director, The Checkr Foundation Diversity has been repeatedly proven to be good for business and companies that embrace diversity and inclusivity often outperforming competitors. Emboldened by the US Supreme Court’s decision that […]

Businesses that prioritize and build trust will thrive in Web3: Here’s why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tiffany Xingyu Wang, Chief Marketing & Trust Officer, OpenWeb Digital transformation has swept across sectors for two decades. Having propelled innovative business-to-business startups, direct-to-consumer pioneers and social media platforms at the dawn of Web2 to the top of […]

In a polycrisis, how can businesses build the resilience to thrive?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda If the series of crises the world has faced over the past three years has taught the business world one thing, it’s that resilience is vital. And at this time of continued uncertainty […]

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: How businesses are closing the disability digital divide

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Caroline Casey, Founder and Director, The Valuable 500 The importance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is unquestionable. People with disabilities are entitled to the same quality of digital experience that their non-disabled counterparts are privy to. In order […]

Businesses with a clear purpose do better while also protecting people and planet. Here’s how

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Mennel, Managing Director, Purpose, ESG & Sustainability Leader, Deloitte, Shira Beery, Senior Manager, Purpose, ESG & Sustainability, Deloitte, John Peto, Principal, Head of Consulting Sustainability, Deloitte Purpose is a company’s reason for being, and its distinctive role […]

Why businesses must drive the next evolution in global connectivity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Phil Mottram, Senior Vice-President, Communications Technology Group, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Deployment of 5G networks is resource-intensive will require support from businesses. Businesses stand to benefit significantly from 5G innovation and will be the driving force behind adoption. To […]

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