Biodiversity: the financial sector must take the measure of its responsibility
The article reports that the financial sector must face up to its responsibility for biodiversity loss, which is a major environmental challenge along with climate change. The article argues that the financial sector should not ignore the…
HEC students interrupt Climate Days and denounce greenwashing
The article reports that some students from HEC Paris interrupted the Climate Days, a series of events organized by the school to raise awareness about environmental issues. The students denounced the hypocrisy of the school, which claims…
Dividends paid worldwide in the first quarter still break a record
The article reports that the dividends paid in the world in the first quarter reached a new record, according to a barometer from Axa. The growth accelerated compared to 2022, driven by exceptional dividend payments. These reached, over…
Absenteeism in companies hit record highs in 2022, study finds
The article reports that absenteeism in companies reached record levels in 2022, according to a barometer from Axa. 44% of employees were absent for at least one day, compared to 30% in 2019. Short-term absences are linked to epidemic…
EXCLUSIVE – The new challenges of boards of directors
The article presents the results of an exclusive study by Les Echos and the consulting firm Heidrick & Struggles on the new challenges facing the boards of directors of European companies. The study reveals that the boards have become more…
Are job-searching platforms the new Tinder?
The article compares job searching platforms to dating apps like Tinder, and examines how they can help or hinder candidates and recruiters. It argues that job searching platforms can offer convenience, speed, and personalization, but also…
Love Matching Principles Applied to Job Search
HR tech startup that aims to humanize digital recruiting and transform recruitment experience through an intuitive and motivation-driven app. Blonk applies love matching principles to job search, using a Tinder-like interface that allows…
Generative AI Can Help You Tailor Messaging to Specific Audiences
Can generative AI tools like ChatGPT help us communicate more effectively — and more empathically? Successful communication often relies on speaking to personality traits, cognitive styles, and identity-linked worldviews. With the right…
The model of German family businesses under threat
German family businesses, from the “Mittelstand” to BMW or Aldi, are facing a crisis of identity. They are threatened by fiscal pressure, family disputes, demographic change, and digital transformation. These factors challenge their…