Ratings divergence complicates anti-greenwashing measures The risks associated with greenwashing – false/misleading marketing regarding the sustainability attributes of a product or service – are on the rise with signs that net-zero and other commitments made by some members of the financial sector may not be credible. But identification of greenwashing practices remains problematic as
Navigating today’s business challenges: The importance of L&D in 2024 In the face of ongoing business transformation and upcoming challenges in 2024, learning and development (L&D) efforts have become critical for organizational success. Some of the key business challenges identified for 2024 include current economic instability, technological advances, talent shortages, climate change, and data security
Learning & development: Key Stats in 2024 Learning and development (L&D) strategies play a significant role in any company’s growth. The main aim of these strategies is to help employees within the business build upon their skills. The correct and appropriate adoption of such initiatives should see employees’ goals and performance mirror those of
What is MiFID II/MiFIR? The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) is a European Union (EU) regulation that aims to improve the transparency, fairness, and efficiency of financial markets by enhancing investor protection and promoting competition among financial firms. Introduced in January 2018, it is intended as a revision to the original MiFID, which
The key requirements of MiFID II/MiFIR The introduction of the MiFID II regime was not intended as a cosmetic fix to the European financial markets regulatory environment. Rather, it marked the arrival of a whole new trading and investor protection landscape whose impact will be felt globally as well as within Europe due to the many cross-border
Five human skills needed in Medical Affairs“The value of the Medical Affairs function is dependent on understanding customers’ needs and providing the right knowledge at the right time to physicians”Medical Affairs is quickly becoming one of the most strategically important functions across life sciences companies, and the remit of Medical Affairs professionals is expanding significantly.
Intuition wins one gold and two silver at Brandon Hall Group’s Technology Excellence Awards Intuition is delighted with its haul of three separate awards at Brandon Hall Group’s Technology Excellence Awards for innovation in three different areas: Gold - Best Advance in Performance Support Technology Silver - Best Advance in Learning Management
Current trends in early careers and onboarding programs As new graduates enter the workforce and begin to navigate the exciting early phases of their careers, the onboarding and early career program experience plays a vital role in their fulfilment and success within an organization. While we witness the workplace evolution in the form
The future of Telehealth: From pandemic expansion to present-day adoption The pandemic forced the widespread adoption of remote communication upon a largely ill-prepared global workforce. Areas that lacked modern advancement had to quickly adjust to the transition to an online working existence. Schools and workplaces turned to the digital communication features on their
Human skills facts & stats every professional must know Human skills are part of an employee’s personality, behaviors, and work habits. These skills cover such non-technical areas as: Collaboration and communication Creativity Agile thinking Developing a digital image Critical thinking Problem-solving Productivity Building motivation Building a growth mindset These qualities and others
