Companies still consider sustainability less important than financial factors when selecting other companies as customers and suppliers, finds new study from Mannheim Business School. The EU’s Supply Chain Act, adopted in May 2024, requires large companies to make greater commitment to environmental protection and social standards, motivating all companies in supply chains to comply with sustainability goals. Dr. Jannis Bischof, Professor from Mannheim Business School, and colleagues surveyed more than 2600 companies on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in supply chains, including how important they consider non-financial indicators to be when selecting customers or suppliers, or how they rate the…
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Tech and AI skills are predicted to be one of the most important skills for graduates to have in the next five years according to recruiters, finds a new survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). ‘Technology/IT’ skills are predicted to jump from the 14th most critical skill this year, to the 3rd over the next five years, Additionally, on average recruiters say ‘AI’ skills are said to become the 4th most critical skill for graduates in the next five years, up from 21st. On the other hand, several traditionally valued skills, such as ‘teamwork’ and ‘project management’, are…
The white paper “Biotech Innovation Hubs in Germany – Divided and Conquered?” by the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin and the international consulting group BCG introduces the Biotech Innovation Hub Index (BIHI) to assess and compare the effectiveness of such hubs in Europe and the U.S. The study, which places a special focus on Europe’s largest economy Germany, reveals that European hubs lag behind those in the U.S. except in academic research quality. The pioneering study reveals a significant gap between European hubs, particularly in Germany, and their U.S. counterparts in transforming academic research into successful…
SheCanCode, a collaborative community for gender equality in the tech industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new mobile app, now available on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This innovative platform aims to further support and empower women in technology by providing a seamless community experience directly from their mobile devices. Kayleigh Bateman, Content Director at SheCanCode, expressed enthusiasm about the launch, stating: “Our new mobile app represents a significant milestone in our mission to bridge the gender gap in tech. It’s not just about accessibility; it’s about creating a vibrant space where our members…
Harmony to Deliver its AI-Infused, Low-Code Capabilities for Integration, Orchestration, Automation and Application Development Jitterbit, a global leader in accelerating business transformation for enterprise systems, has announced the next era of integration, orchestration, automation, and application development with its unified AI-infused, low-code Harmony platform. Jitterbit Harmony future-proofs operations, simplifies complexity and drives innovation for organizations globally. “In today’s digital era, businesses are navigating hybrid IT environments with countless complex systems, applications and data sources. The data divide is a growing reality and constraints on IT resources are hindering the advancement of automation initiatives,” said Jitterbit President and CEO Bill Conner.…
Anchored by key properties in Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia, Shama showcases its strength in prime locations, with ambitions to become a world-class serviced apartment brand ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading management company for hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences in Southeast Asia, is expanding its Shama serviced apartment brand internationally following positive feedback from both business and professional travellers. New openings have included Shama Hub Qiantang in Hangzhou, China, Shama Hub Metro South in Hong Kong, and Shama Suasana, located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with imminent future development plans in Malaysia, Laos and Thailand. The increasing number of international business…
New £240,000 ‘grab and go’ offering launches in Bank on November 4 Co-founder’s personal health issues cited as a motivation for the food outlet Former London restauranteur Indi Cooray is venturing into the ‘grab and go’ market with the launch of Salad Republic. Located in Trump Street, Bank, Salad Republic, described by Cooray as a ‘culinary sanctuary’, has a focus on freshness and healthy eating options demanded by today’s food-conscious consumers. Cooray and co-founders Soley Hal and Chanaka Hal are tapping into the food lifestyle trend with their first Salad Republic store, which will open its doors on Monday November 4.…
Soho Theatre and Gallos Group present Juno Birch: Probed Soho Theatre from 4th to 16th November 2024 Press Night Wednesday 6th November “One of the country’s most interesting drag queens” – GQ Magazine Juno Birch, the hilariously outlandish blue alien who’d love nothing more than to speak to the manager of Earth, crash lands into the Soho Theatre from 4th to 16th November and probes the absurdity of life on Earth in her brand new stand-up comedy show ‘Probed’. Expect jumbo hair, jarring fashion and hysterical jokes from the extra terrestrial icon all the way from the distant planet of Manchester as she shares her struggles…
Kimberly-Clark Professional™ launches WypAll® Midi-Roll 2-in-1 ready to use portable dual wiper dispensing system Expanding its leading range of WypAll® cleaning and wiping products, Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched its latest surface wiping solution the WypAll® Midi-Roll, developed to meet the hygiene and efficiency needs across all segments of industry and manufacturing. An innovative 2-in-1 solution, the WypAll® Midi-Roll wiping and cleaning system consists of a one of a kind portable, ready to use single sheet dispensing from both central and side feeds. Users can select the right wiper according to their task, with three options from the WypAll® X non-woven wipers…
A quarter of young Brits admit to believing their home could be haunted – but an expert explains why your home’s spooky sounds are nothing to be scared of Halloween is here, but it seems that for millions of Brits, their homes are scary places every night of the year. Whether it be spooky noises or doubts about security, nearly a third of Brits admit to being scared of being in their homes alone with 25 per cent of under 34s believing their homes could be haunted! According to new data from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 28 per…