LinkedIn’s third annual US emerging jobs report has identified the 15 fastest-growing jobs, as well as the skills and cities most associated with them. This year the company found that the number of artificial intelligence and data science roles continue…

When the 2010s began, the world’s ten most valuable public companies by market capitalization were based in five countries, only two of them were in the tech sector, and none was worth more than $400 billion. Today, all of the…

Think of this electronic travel buddy as your virtual concierge, troubleshooter and travel guide. If you don’t have your own ultra-intelligent electronic agent, you will be able to rent one as part of your travel package via the travel agent…

This year, we expect to see increased experimentation with hybrid blockchain models, both in the financial sector and the public sector . These are a great way to increase comfort with the technology. We are not close to realizing the…

To date, travel innovation, such as ride hailing, has contributed to rather than alleviated these challenges. Ride hailing was responsible for two-thirds of the increase in traffic congestion in San Francisco from 2010 to 2016, according to an academic study.…

Mobility is complex and most HR professionals don’t always understand what mobility professionals do. Mobility is often guilty of not proactively looking for interaction with others and, as a result, positioning itself in a purely administrative manner. Read more in…

There are several “core” technologies available today that are helping to create an efficient, productive and sustainable future for humankind. Solar power and big data are just two of these technologies. Together, they’re changing how energy is bought, sold, delivered…

The climate breakdown continues , but climate researchers have not given up hope. We asked a few Conversation authors to highlight some more positive stories from 2019. Read more in The Conversation Climate change: six positive news stories from 2019…

The first step to rebuilding trust is to be aware that change and complexity are constant and that everyone — customers, regulators, employees, and the general public — are potential stakeholders. Watch the video How businesses can deliver on trust…

You can make serious progress in seven days by engaging in a systematic process where you practice self-awareness and engage in some key behaviors that define social intelligence. Read more in Fast Company  How to improve your social intelligence By…

Flagship stores are designed to attract a large volume of consumers by offering unique experiences, so it makes sense to prioritise the latest technology, However, the majority of retailers, particularly smaller stores, won’t see the benefit of this alone, which…

The concept store has changed. Once it was about selling a certain lifestyle. The new retail concept store is a space where a brand is exploring a new direction, idea, initiative or concept Read morein insider-trends 47 Best New Retail…

Sales leadership has a gender gap problem. Even though women meet their sales quotas as well as or better than men, there’s a dearth of women in top sales roles. Indeed, there are fewer women leaders in sales than in…

Women are perceived by their managers — particularly their male managers — to be slightly more effective than men at every hierarchical level and in virtually every functional area of the organization. That includes the traditional male bastions of IT,…

Crucially, design thinking encourages brands to recognize and remove unconscious bias when creating customer experiences. With a firsthand view of how people from all backgrounds use their products and services, companies can gain a complete picture of their audiences and…

One of the biggest challenges for small nonprofits is getting noticed. A great logo and snappy website can make organizations look more professional and help explain their work, attracting more donors and partners. Read more in fast company  3 nonprofit…

While workplace environments have become physically safer and more free of accidents over the years, leading experts argue that the health impacts of social work conditions — the human environment — have remained unaddressed. Read more in inc How Toxic…

Researchers found 44 per cent of the population have purchased toys they enjoyed as kids because they bring back happy childhood memories.Colouring books, cuddly toys and board games top the list, with jigsaws and Lego completing the top five most…