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…
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…
The Great Attrition is making hiring harder. Are you searching the right talent pools?
People keep quitting at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. New research identifies five types of workers that employers can reach to fill jobs.
Questioning the board of directors
The popular perception of board members as having a cushy and comfortable role is a misconception. While they may receive generous compensation for attending a few meetings a year, their responsibilities and workload have increased…
Will chief financial officers become chief value officers?
The continual extension of regulatory obligations governing CSR indicators is leading this theme to take on increasing importance in companies. A development that could result, for financial directors, in a change in their mission. In the…