FSN Capital, a leading Northern European private equity firm, will join the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in support of its ambition to be an effective catalyst in funding and scaling the Green Transition while generating above-market returns for investors. As the world converges in Dubai to address the $40 trillion funding gap holding back the transition to a low-carbon economy, FSN Capital has committed to being a pathbreaker in its industry and setting a positive example for others to follow by driving its 30 companies to net-zero and funding and scaling solutions to combat climate change while rewarding investors…
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The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival is back for 2024, returning to London for its fourth instalment with a host of new features and a fresh line-up of big-name contributors – including headliner Nadiya Hussain. The TV chef, best-selling author and winner of the sixth series of The Great British Bake Off, will be appearing on the Main Stage on Saturday 20 July, where she’ll be treating visitors to a live cooking demonstration peppered with tales from her own kitchen. The Main Stage Nadiya will be joined by a host of big-name chefs, cooks and food personalities on the…
Vacancies across the legal sector fell in November, reporting the lowest volumes of the year following reports from PwC of a fall in billable hours across the sector. That’s according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The data – provided by the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology – revealed that permanent jobs were down 31% year-on-year in November while contract also dipped 22% over the same period. While this is largely in response to the reduction in billable hours, the statistics suggest that the current climate is also causing more professionals to…
– Unusually high worker confidence at odds with the economic uncertainty. – 58.4% of employees feel confident about their job looking ahead to the next six months. – Nearly half (47.4%) of workers feel confident about their future career prospects and ability to progress in their career over the coming five years. A strong uptick on the 41.9% from earlier in the year. – High job security and progression confidence exacerbate the implications of skills shortages, as businesses struggle to attract and retain top talent. – 47% of employers plan to increase permanent headcount in 2024, yet 75% are concerned…
POLIMI Graduate School of Management in Italy and EDHEC Business School in France are now offering students who participate in their exchange programme the opportunity to receive a double degree from both schools. Students from the two business schools that are already attending a Master Programme (namely the International Master in Business Analytics and Big Data at POLIMI Graduate School of Management and the Grand Ecole Master in Management at EDHEC Business School) now have the opportunity to earn an additional degree: the Master of Science in “Management and Leadership” academic degree of EDHEC and the “International Master in Environmental…
The Pursuit of Profitability – More Than Just Numbers Profitability is more than just numbers – it’s a balanced lifestyle In the bustling corridors of the business world, a common heartbeat resonates across enterprises, big and small – the pursuit of profitability. Often viewed through the narrow lens of financial statements and bottom lines, profitability, in its true essence, is a multifaceted beacon guiding businesses towards sustainability, growth, and personal fulfillment. Profitability, contrary to popular belief, is not a mere financial target; it’s the lifeline that sustains businesses and fuels dreams. It’s the difference between a venture that just exists…
The solution? Channel the “Pleasure activism”1 of charity retail to revive our ailing high streets A new report, “The Devil is in the Retail: Generation Dread – why modern-day fashion choices are so fraught”, published by FARA Charity Shops, concludes that British youth are in flux over shopping culture: craving self-expression and still addicted to the thrill of uninhibited consumerism on one hand, while simultaneously crippled with climate change anxiety and worry that their habits are toxic and unsustainable, due to waste, resource depletion and unethical trading practices, on the other. In light of this trend, the Charity Retail sector…
UAE drops two places but remains in top 30 of Network Readiness Index 2023, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar following closely The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks 30th in this year’s global Network Readiness Index (NRI), published today, falling two places since last year. Saudi Arabia comes in 41st place, whilst Qatar ranks 46th, exhibiting the Top performances among the Arab States. The results show Saudi Arabia prioritising digital workforce development, and Qatar investing in emerging technologies. The UAE notably outperformed other Arab State nations in the categories of Technology, People, and Impact, but placed third in the region for…
Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HOCHBAHN), a leading public transport company in Germany, is at the forefront of a revolution in sustainable urban mobility. With Hamburg’s ambitious climate targets in mind, HOCHBAHN is working on a variety of innovative initiatives to combat climate change and redefine urban transport. In 2023, Hamburg presented a climate plan that aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and to achieve net-zero by 2045. HOCHBAHN is committed to achieving these goals by transforming urban mobility and reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector. Why an Integrated Public Transport System Matters…
News of staff going unpaid due to human errors demonstrates the critical need to invest in payroll efficiencies. That’s according to the expert in pay and payroll solutions, CloudPay. Following reports that around 5,000 people on the States of Guernsey payroll were not paid salaries and pensions, CloudPay has warned that greater adoption of innovative technology is necessary to both prevent and identity such errors at a critical time. Commenting on the news, John Pearce, Chief Customer Officer at CloudPay, commented: “Pay errors have to be avoided at any time, but during this period when we are not only facing rising costs…