How Adam Smith became a (surprising) hero to conservative economists
By Glory M Liu*
PEOPLE like to fight over Adam Smith. To some, the Scottish philosopher is the patron saint of capitalism who wrote that...
The onus is on business to drive more inclusive trade
In his first speaking engagement as ICC Secretary General, John Denton put the onus on business to help drive transition to a more inclusive...
World Bank Report Finds Rise in Global Wealth, but Inequality Persists
Report goes beyond GDP to assess the economic progress of nations
Global wealth grew significantly over the past two decades but per capita wealth declined...
The upside of keeping your cards close to your chest
In decision-making, ‘think twice before implementing anything like radical transparency’, research shows.
By Marina Krakovsky, based on the research of Ronen Gradwohl and Timothy Feddersen
You’re...
Workplace savants bringing magic to the daily grind
The Corporate Rebels travel the world to brighten up your working day and take a challenge to management. HAL WILLIAMS reports
EVER felt overlooked and...
5 ways to shape our digital future
Information communication technology (ICT) has been recognised as an underpinning tool to facilitate achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Yet there is...
SCORE-ing big! How a cooperative approach to improved work conditions in SMEs can increase...
Improving SMEs workplace practices can help them achieve better productivity. The ILO’s SCORE Training programme is helping companies in China improve work conditions, and...
Too darned hot… how our inner thermostat affects behaviour
Could good air-conditioning be the key to better customer service?
IN THE summer of 2010, Moscow experienced its worst heat wave in centuries. Air-conditioning and...
ILO Global Commission homes in on key opportunities and challenges surrounding the future of...
The Global Commission on the Future of Work wrapped up its first meeting on Sunday 22 October following an in-depth discussion of the main forces shaping...
Statement on Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi)
WASHINGTON, October 12, 2017 ‒ The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) donor countries today issued the following statement:
It is with great pleasure that we officially launch...
