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Slovenia Slips in Workplace Ratings for Women DE&I

Icelandic companies consistently rank as the friendliest workplaces for women, while Slovenia’s ratings have recently slipped. In an interview with Onaplus, Melanie says that the lack of women in leadership roles is “not just a question of a country’s reputation, but can have a very negative impact in other areas.” Read the full interview here.

It is not so bad to be a small country, especially in times of crisis

The consumption of energy products, especially electricity, is increasing due to economic growth, so the price will increase in the short term, and won’t return to pre-crisis level in the future. High prices, at the same time, are the strongest headwinds for investment in renewable energy sources Tomislav told Delo and 24ur in a TV interview.Continue reading “It is not so bad to be a small country, especially in times of crisis”

There is no silver bullet that will get us to net-zero

Increasingly turbulent energy markets have forced business leaders to re-engineer their plans to reach net-zero. Commenting in CEEnergyNews, Zsófi says that current high gas prices have a counterproductive impact on the decarbonization agenda, as countries are becoming more reluctant to switch off their coal power. Read the full article here.

The last time we experienced such a big change in the world of work was during the industrial revolution

The last time we experienced this big a change in the way we work was during the industrial revolution. “We have yet to fully see the extent of the transformation that the pandemic has brought to the world of work, but I hope that there will be no retreat from hybrid working” – Ádám KotsisContinue reading “The last time we experienced such a big change in the world of work was during the industrial revolution”

How Long is Winter Going to Last on The Energy Market?

Balázs discusses the reasons behind market seasonality and price volatility with an outlook to possible solutions such as power generation, or hydrogen production. He also tackles the related issues of energy storage, fixed-asset investment, decarbonization, and supply security, highlighting what roles governments and companies could play in mitigating the problem.  Read the full article here.

Ukrainian refugees’ employment becoming a pressing issue

More than five million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. As the war keeps dragging on, their savings are depleting fast and they need to find jobs to sustain themselves and their families. Having conducted a survey of nearly 500 refugees and joining forces with the Charity Service of the Order of Malta, BCGContinue reading “Ukrainian refugees’ employment becoming a pressing issue”

The changing operating model

Ulrich and Balazs spoke in the interview about how corporate operating models have changed with ecosystems gaining traction and how ecosystems responded to the impact of the pandemic. They cited lots of companies and real-life examples to help the non-expert readers in grasping the topic. They also highlighted that they see room for ecosystems toContinue reading “The changing operating model”

Can Europe compete in artificial intelligence?

We are in the middle of an artificial intelligence revolution, the use of this technology will reduce costs for companies, increase revenue and help innovation, which will affect competitiveness in all industries. Due to the benefits companies need to consider using it, said Francois Candelon, the Director of Boston Consulting Group’s Henderson Institute at theContinue reading “Can Europe compete in artificial intelligence?”

Acquiring digital skills will be key

Digitization, the use of modern technology, and the changing habits of consumers resulting from new circumstances have posed new challenges to the market since the pandemic. One of the key issues is human resources. Employees in the store already need different, new competencies, tomorrow there will be no more without them. New trends and howContinue reading “Acquiring digital skills will be key”

Something for your own health and something for “taste”

Foods from local production are more and more often found on the tables of consumers – especially since covid-19 has crept into our lives. We know what we’re eating, and we can buy it all at a nearby store. We believe that we have done something for our health and “taste”, and we also wantContinue reading “Something for your own health and something for “taste””