This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lindiwe Matlali, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Teen Geeks The evolving panorama of cybersecurity is seeing a massive shift as artificial intelligence (AI) tools become hackers’ weapons of choice. Simultaneously, this shift shines a spotlight on a pressing concern […]How we can use AI and organization to harness diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity
October 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lindiwe Matlali, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Teen Geeks The evolving panorama of cybersecurity is seeing a massive shift as artificial intelligence (AI) tools become hackers’ weapons of choice. Simultaneously, this shift shines a spotlight on a pressing concern […]There is no ‘one Africa’: How the continent can turn diversity into growth and opportunity
September 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mayowa Kuyoro, Partner, McKinsey & Company, Olivia White, Director, McKinsey Global Institute, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company Africa will shortly be home to the world’s largest working age population and a burgeoning consumer class; it’s also rich in […]4 ways companies can make real progress on diversity, equity and inclusion
September 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Elisabeth Pipic, Specialist, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum, Silja Baller, Head of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum and adaptable than their peers.Despite some progress, gaps in economic opportunities and […]How to create an inclusive executive search process that promotes diversity in the boardroom
August 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Silvia Wiesner, Consultant, Leadership Advisory, Egon Zehnder Diversity in executive and non-executive appointments across is hugely dependent on external pressures and individual efforts.A fundamental reset of the executive search process is needed to address inclusion at every step […]To fill the cybersecurity skills gap, the sector needs to boost diversity
December 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Renée Tarun, Deputy CISO/Vice President Information Security, Fortinet In the cybersecurity industry, there are currently two major issues that need to be addressed as soon as possible: first, the global cybersecurity skills gap; and second, the lack of […]Biodiversity: Stronger measures against wildlife trafficking
November 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has adopted a revised EU Action Plan to put an end to illegal wildlife trade, as announced in the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. The lucrative global black market in illegal wildlife trade contributes to the depletion or extinction of entire species and […]How can hybrid working drive diversity and productivity?
May 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mark Edward Rose, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Avison Young The COVID-19 pandemic has increased employee demand for flexible working practices, but many business leaders remain skeptical about hybrid working arrangements.A hybrid working model is critical to attracting […]3 ways to advance corporate diversity, equity and inclusion
February 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lesley Slaton Brown, Chief Diversity Officer, HP Inc. Since 2020, employers have stepped up their efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.This means empowering employees to have uncomfortable conversations, and taking active steps to increase board diversity.Experience is […]How trade facilitation can support supply chain diversity in a post-pandemic world
February 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Philippe Isler, Director, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation; ExCom Member, World Economic Forum The pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain.Developing economies have been hardest hit by this disruption.Public-private efforts can help deliver trade facilitation reforms. […]Why diversity is critical to media and entertainment – and how to achieve it
September 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head of Media, Entertainment and Sport Industries, World Economic Forum & Kristen Hines, Managing Director, Accenture Increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the media and entertainment industry is the right thing to do – and […]Creative Europe: Over €2 billion to support the recovery, resilience and diversity of cultural and creative sectors
May 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today launched new actions to support the cultural and creative sectors in Europe and beyond, following the adoption of the work programme for the first year of the Creative Europe 2021-2027 programme. In 2021, Creative Europe will allocate an unprecedented budget […]What NBC not airing the Golden Globes means for media and diversity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marcus Burke, Research Analyst, Media, Entertainment and Sport, World Economic Forum & Mélisande Kingchatchaval Schifter Project Lead, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, World Economic Forum NBCUniversal will not air the 2022 Golden Globes after a diversity and ethics scandal.Collective […]AI technologies must prevent discrimination and protect diversity
March 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Reducing gender, social or cultural bias in AI technologies is key, said the Culture and Education Committee in a resolution adopted on Tuesday. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in education, culture and the audiovisual sector could have an impact on “the backbone […]Your diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are missing the point. Here’s how to fix them
March 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Garkay Wong, Hartley McMaster Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are crucial to our pandemic response but have been among the first to be cut;Minorities and the economically vulnerable have suffered the most from the virus and its […]3 ways to improve diversity and inclusion in your organization
October 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jennifer Temple, Chief Communications Officer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise When an issue arises, a meaningful response begins with listening.Diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives must be ongoing and institutionalized.Establishing key performance indicators and holding ourselves accountable to them is the […]These 5 charts reveal the gender and diversity gaps start-ups must bridge
August 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content Diverse workplaces are well-poised for innovative problem solving. Many diversity gaps exist in tech start-ups, stifling opportunity. Fewer than 1% of Europe’s tech founders identified as Black/African/Caribbean last year. Only 43% of […]Why diversity needs your star power, as well as sponsors
January 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Karen S. Carter, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Inclusion Officer, Dow Women are still marginalised in the boardroom and in broader economic terms. • Lack of diversity harms the bottom line. • Opportunities for mentorship are common; sponsorship […]3 reasons why business leaders can’t afford to ignore diversity
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laura Liswood, Secretary-General, Council of Women World Leaders Much has been written about the importance and value of diversity. Diversity provides multiple perspectives and experiences (gender, ethnicity, cultural background and various acquired skills are some ways in which diversity […]The business case for diversity in the workplace is now overwhelming
April 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vijay Eswaran, Executive Chairman, QI Group of Companies We live in a complex, interconnected world where diversity, shaped by globalization and technological advance, forms the fabric of modern society. Notwithstanding this interconnectedness, there is also growing polarization – both […]Embracing the diversity in a multicultural city of Romania
January 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Iuliu Gabriel Cocuz and Ms. Dalia Lavinia Dreptate, two medicine students from the University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Tîrgu Mures. They both are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]How cultural understanding can help in the cultural shock
January 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the The European Sting by Ms. Larissa Carneiro, a medical student of the sixth semester from Brazil. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]Realise the beauty of unity in diversity
January 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the The European Sting by Mr. Kapil Narain, a fourth year medical student at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Solutions for cultural understanding: medical students’ perspective
December 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for the The European Sting by Ms. Maria Golebiowska, a 6th year medical student in Medical University of Lublin, Poland. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Inclusion and diversity isn’t just good for employees – it’s good for the bottom line
November 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Smilla Yuan, Head of Greater China, Willis Towers Watson & Chad O’Reilly, Member of the Asia I&D Council, Willis Towers Watson There’s no standard definition or one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to inclusion and diversity (I&D). Yet increasingly, […]
