This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. First ever EU-rules on algorithmic management in the workplacePresumption of an employment relationship triggered by two out of five indicatorsWorkers cannot be dismissed by automated systems Negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on Wednesday morning on a bill to improve the […]Platform work: deal on new rules on employment status
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. First ever EU-rules on algorithmic management in the workplacePresumption of an employment relationship triggered by two out of five indicatorsWorkers cannot be dismissed by automated systems Negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on Wednesday morning on a bill to improve the […]Debunking 4 common myths about women in the workplace
November 7, 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Women still aren’t progressing at work – but it might not be for the reasons you think.Women’s campaign group LeanIn.Org and management consultancy McKinsey & Company have published a report every year […]How is technology contributing to equity in the workplace?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Saemoon Yoon, Lead, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Geneva, Amara Amadiegwu, Community Specialist, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Technology has emerged as a powerful tool in shaping the modern workplace, driving significant advancements in promoting equity and inclusivity. […]What is ‘sponsorship’ and how can it benefit women in the workplace?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda / Do you want to get ahead in your workplace? If so, you could seek a sponsor – someone senior to you who focuses on your advancement. Sponsoring someone includes advocating for, protecting and […]How pay transparency can help close wage gaps in the workplace
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Indeed Inc Pay transparency – corporate disclosure of existing employees’ pay, along with the inclusion of wage and salary data in publicly advertised job postings – can help meaningfully reduce enduring wage gaps, especially along […]5 ways in which the workplace could serve young people better
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natalie Pierce, Head of Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum, Laurent Freixe, Executive Vice President, CEO Zone Latin America, Nestlé The Annual Meeting 2023 took place last week under the theme Cooperation in a Fragmented World. Back to its […]5 workplace trends to watch in 2023, according to an expert
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. A bit more time in bed, or to exercise, to go on the school run or maybe just enjoy a coffee without having to rush. What would you do with an extra free day each week? https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/v6yrf4zL-ncRE1zO6.html For 2,600 […]The 4 forces workplaces can’t ignore
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Four forces – specialization, scarcity, rivalry and humanity – have shaped workforce strategy throughout human history, PwC says.By understanding how these forces worked in the past, employers can shape their workforces for […]Workplace well-being: Stress increasing since COVID-19 began
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mark McCord, Writer, Formative Content Employee well-being is stagnating, with COVID-19, long hours and bad workplace experiences all to blame, a new Gallup report says.Stress and worry are on the rise, and the work-life balance is becoming blurred.The […]The key skills needed to build diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging in the workplace
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Skills and diversity needed to drive innovation, performance and value but many organizations are falling short on both.Study shows there is no single set of skills that make a company succeed at […]3 ways to revolutionize workplace learning in the post-COVID economy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kelly Palmer, Chief Learning & Talent Officer, Degreed Half of all employees worldwide will need to be reskilled by 2025 and that’s not including those out of employment.Organizations should join the learning and development revolution in order to […]Why the unconscious is the path of least resistance to eradicating bias in your workplace
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Leslie Zane President, Triggers Brand Consulting • Efforts to consciously persuade people not to be biased are counterproductive. • The brand research concept of ‘connectomes’ can be applied to perceptions of groups too. • Exposing people to positive […]This is how AI can unlock hidden talent in the workplace
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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 The consumer industries workforce is facing a ‘double disruption’ from automation and the economic impact of COVID-19.The Consumer Industries of the World Economic Forum has collaborated with Unilever, Walmart, Accenture and SkyHive […]Why an evidence-driven approach is the best way for businesses to support workplace mental health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Miranda Wolpert, Director, Mental Health, Wellcome Trust Anxiety and depression are estimated to cost the global economy over $1 trillion every year in lost productivity.Businesses are increasingly seeking ways to support the mental health of staff, but lack […]What talent means in the post-COVID-19 workplace
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ravin Jesuthasan, Managing Director and Global Practice Leader, Willis Towers Watson & Queenie Chan, Senior Consultant, Talent Management, Willis Towers Watson There is a lack of adequate metrics available to companies for measuring the value of talent and […]Coronavirus: EU guidance for a safe return to the workplace
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. How to ensure the health and safety of workers when they come back to the workplace? This important question is on the minds of many employers as EU countries plan or execute a progressive return to work after coronavirus. In response, the European Agency […]Why we need different generations in the workplace
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Groupe Renault An ageing population and longer working lives are reshaping the labour market. Different generations working alongside each other can help transfer skills and experience. New generations are challenging […]The punishment gap: how workplace mistakes hurt women and minorities most
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abhishek Parajuli We all make mistakes. But do we all pay the same price for them? Or are some of us hurt more than others? Research points to a disturbing answer: women and minorities are often punished more […]It’s time to end the stigma around mental health in the workplace
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Poppy Jaman, Chief Executive Officer, CMHA & Garen K. Staglin, Co-Founder, Board Chairman, One Mind By 2030, it is predicted that mental health problems will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Currently, untreated mental health problems account for 13% of […]We can build an inclusive workplace, and it starts with empathy
March 25, 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: Simon Freakley, Chief Executive Officer, AlixPartners “Genius draws no color lines.” In 1939 US Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes said those words as he welcomed renowned contralto Marian Anderson to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Her performance […]Here are three key ways that data analytics can improve the workplace
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bhushan Sethi, Joint Global Leader, People and Organisation, PricewaterhouseCoopers US The nature of work is evolving rapidly. While new technologies, ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to digital mobility and virtual collaboration, are generally seen as the […]
