In our days, Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR as its commonly known, is no longer just a feel-good talking point for businesses in the corporate world. Those that are solely focused on their profit margins and market growth than also taking an interest in their social, environmental and economic impact, are falling short of expectations. Employees have long since worked out the difference between social obligation and social responsibility, and the important link between business and society. They now want to work and be part of an organization that gives back to the society its inserted in.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, virtually all businesses needed to make drastic changes to every aspect of their communication and marketing strategy. Some businesses were quite successful and demonstrated quick and out-of-the-box thinking, while others attempted to cling to the status quo and hoped that the pandemic would be gone sooner rather than later. In hindsight, this obviously is not what happened.

Innovation-friendly work culture is an expression of ideas and behaviors. It’s easy for businesses to take the simplest route and repeat their business processes as it allows them to scale smoothly and predictably, but this also comes without any promise of explosive growth or the creation of ground-breaking concepts. Incorporating a culture of innovation means taking risks and being unpredictable with a chance to reap huge rewards — which is why it is not all that common in organizations today. 

Global Edge Consultants entrevista Personalidade do Mês: Nilza Matavel, sobre o seu papel e contributos como mulher Moçambicana e profissional no sector, com especialidade no ramo de Energias Renováveis.

Quando você ouve a palavra entrevista, qual é a primeira coisa que lhe vem à mente?

No organization wants to let go of its valued employees and top employers understand the importance of supporting a successful career transition for impacted individuals following a layoff. Empathetic employers that are committed to embracing their corporate values offer outplacement services to help departing employees land their next role. In this piece, we’ll share an overview of everything you need to know about outplacement and its benefits to organizations and employees.

If someone was looking for top legal advice, specifically property, they’d seek an expert who is well-versed in property law rather than a general practice solicitor. An expert who is specialised in one field will have a far greater understanding of the subject and can offer unrivalled advice. Similarly, a consultative recruitment and workforce solutions business that has specialised in a distinct area will be deeply rooted in their field and have the industry-specific knowledge that general recruitment agencies don’t. Concentrating their attention on a niche group of candidates allows specialist consultants to adopt a highly personalised approach, which remains a top priority in the changing recruitment landscape. Read on for a deeper dive into the main advantages of working with a specialist agency like ours.

As redes sociais continuam se desenvolvendo como uma ferramenta de recrutamento e fornece uma plataforma de rede profissional cada vez mais importante. O LinkedIn, por exemplo, cresceu para ser uma das maiores plataformas para candidatos a emprego. O Linkedin hoje tem uma rede de empregadores e recrutadores de todo o mundo, com cerca de 766 milhões de usuários. 

The liquid natural gas (LNG) industry has always been a volatile market, even as it continues to grow and offer businesses more opportunities to save energy globally. LNG remains one of the world’s fastest-growing fuel resource, as demand has increased following the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to LNG, natural gas is much more readily available, as it’s transported around the globe in huge tankers, making it a convenient option for businesses and gas producers all over the world.

We all have days when we feel too ill to come to work. We also sometimes have days when we just want (or need) a day off and decide to take a sick day. If you're one of the latter, it's not just you.