EXCLUSIVE – Climate, societal issues, cybersecurity: which administrators to recruit to support the company?
The article reports that the board of directors of a company must recruit administrators who can help it face the challenges of climate, social issues and cybersecurity. The article argues that these topics are not only risks, but also…
Greenwashing: the appeal of the three French associations against TotalEnergies is deemed admissible
The Paris court accepted the appeal of three NGOs against TotalEnergies and its subsidiaries for misleading commercial practices. The NGOs accuse the oil and gas group of “greenwashing” its environmental impact and its carbon neutrality…
The ranking of the best universities in the world in 2023
The article presents the ranking of the best universities in the world in 2023 according to QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), a British company that specializes in education. The ranking is based on five criteria: academic reputation, employer…
Women in Tech: onepoint is committed to Chemins d’Avenir
The article reports that onepoint, a digital services company, organized an event with the Paris Rectorate to promote the careers in tech and engineering to middle and high school students, especially girls. The event featured several…
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…
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…