Pervasive myths that paint an overall picture of women having a lesser commitment to their jobs are hampering their career advancement, according to a new report on women in the workplace by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, a nonprofit founded and chaired by Sheryl Sandberg ’91, M.B.A. ’95, the former chief operating officer of Meta, […]
Read & Discuss »Stepping up their support for African partner countries ahead of the crucial COP28 climate change conference, the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) announced that it aims to allocate up to US$50 billion to help build resilient infrastructure and inclusive societies in the African continent. The announcement was made by the Islamic Development Bank President, Dr. Muhammad […]
Read & Discuss »The first phase of construction on Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus (ERC), a nine-acre mixed-use development in Allston, was marked with a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 1. Lifting the ceremonial shovel of dirt were Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Harvard President Claudine Gay, leaders from the Harvard Allston Task Force, the city of Boston, and developer Tishman […]
Read & Discuss »In a time of polarization and tribalism, when only 30 percent of millennials see democracy as “essential,” the need to protect and renovate our system of government is now more urgent than ever, said political scientist Danielle Allen in her Robert C. Cobb Sr. Memorial Lecture last Friday. Allen, the James Bryant Conant University Professor, […]
Read & Discuss »Huel and Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announce strategic partnership which will see MSIM’s 1GT invest in Huel Climate-Focused Investment recognises Huel’s status as a high-growth brand with industry leading sustainability credentials and a significantly lower carbon footprint than the average meal MSIM and Huel aim to share insight and expertise as Huel works towards […]
Read & Discuss »On World Mental Health Day, Nike announced a new partnership with Spotify in the United Kingdom to create the Make Moves Fund, which aims to use the power of music to get girls moving and help improve their mental well-being. The Make Moves Fund will award grants, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, to UK-based community […]
Read & Discuss »Stricter emissions limits for buses and heavy-duty vehicles New measures to reduce emissions from tyres and brakes, in line with international standards Complement CO2 emissions standards and air quality legislation The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to lower pollutant emissions and set battery durability requirements for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks. The Committee on […]
Read & Discuss »To help close the global artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap, IBM announced a commitment to train two million learners in AI by the end of 2026, with a focus on underrepresented communities. To achieve this goal at a global scale, IBM is expanding AI education collaborations with universities globally, collaborating with partners to deliver AI […]
Read & Discuss »Investment will transform MINI Plant Oxford to an all-electric production site from 2030. Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman – will start in the UK in 2026. BMW Group has announced a new investment of more than £600 million in the MINI factories at Oxford and Swindon. “With […]
Read & Discuss »In partnership with the Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator, leading HCM provider adds Nine Minority-Owned Businesses to its Growing Number of Partners Paycor HCM, Inc. (“Paycor”) (Nasdaq: PYCR), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) software, announced nine minority-owned enterprises were selected from Paycor’s newly launched Empowerment Program to join the company’s Marketplace as partners. The Paycor Empowerment Program was […]
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