Cities Overwhelmed by Unplanned Migration Need Support
Many cities are being overwhelmed by growing numbers of people migrating to them, and will become highly vulnerable to floods, storms and other disasters unless authorities receive more support, urban experts have said. The proportion of the global population living in urban areas has risen from half in 2000 to 55 percent now, and is […]
New Truck Can Transform Into a Robot, Fight Aliens and Make One Hell of a Latte
The Tesla Semi, launched by Elon Musk, will deliver a far better experience for truck drivers, while increasing safety and significantly reducing the cost of cargo transport. Musk has described Tesla’s new battery-powered cargo vehicle as an “unreal beast” and is set to revolutionize the transport supply chain. Electric power is cheaper than conventional, fossil fuel and […]
Top 10 Opportunities For 2018
It has become a truism that the movement of data, people, and goods connects us all in unprecedented ways across geographical boundaries. In the ever-more complex environments businesses are forced to operate in, their ability to analyze, confront, and utilize uncertainties is critical to their success. Furthermore, the vast majority of businesses need to look […]
Is Your Business Prepared For a Cyberattack?
Massive cybersecurity breaches have become almost commonplace, regularly grabbing headlines that alarm consumers and leaders. But for all of the attention such incidents have attracted in recent years, many organisations worldwide still struggle to comprehend and manage emerging cyber risks in an increasingly complex digital society. PwC has launched its 2018 Global State of […]
3 Steps to Creating Greater Good
In a time where the national political rhetoric is dividing and dehumanizing, it’s more important than ever that we look to ways to prioritize people along with profit. One of the important principles for conscious leaders building successful and sustainable businesses is what I have come to call “The Greater Good.” As we move from […]
This Bike Will Get You to Work For $1
LimeBike, the dockless bike sharing service, has announced it has raised $50 million in Series B funding to speed the rollout of its programs into 30+ cities and campuses across the U.S. by year-end. LimeBike is now the largest dockless bikeshare operator in the U.S., with approximately 10,000 bikes deployed, and available in 20 markets total (twelve […]
What We Can Learn From Immigrants
From the time I was a young boy, I have been fascinated with astounding feats of accomplishment. I would sit in wonder listening to stories of my parents and grandparents and their adventures in the world. Jews who came from shtetls in Minsk, Lodz, Krakow, places of which I had never heard. They came with […]
Kate Hudson And Michael Kors Fight Hunger in Cambodia
World Food Day is today and luxury ready-to-wear designer Michael Kors is dedicating the month to new products and activities designed to support Watch Hunger Stop, the brand’s campaign to fight global hunger. His friend, Kate Hudson, is supporting him. Now in its 5th year, Watch Hunger Stop raises funds and awareness to help achieve […]
‘Radical Greengrocer’ Tops Sustainability List
Volkert Engelsman, founding director of fresh organic importer and distributor Eosta, has been awarded top place in the annual Dutch Sustainability Top-100 list compiled by daily newspaper Trouw. Recognising the Dutch entrepreneur as “a greengrocer with a radical vision,” the jury acknowledged Engelsman’s pioneering leadership in the field of sustainable food and farming, specifically in True Cost Accounting. […]
How to Get a Job With a Disability
Finding employment is quite a challenge in today’s hugely competitive jobs market. Every time a vacancy becomes available, there are dozens of qualified and capable candidates submitting applications, making it hard for employers just to screen applicants for interviews. Finding a job can be tougher still for a jobseeker with a disability, as their condition […]
