Last summer, in light of Pride month, we talked about diversity and inclusion at the workplace from an intersectionality perspective. We concluded that everyday actions matter, more allyship is needed, and most importantly, if your organisation’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy doesn’t include the reality of all individuals at your …
In the early hours of 26 September, a series of blasts on two subsea pipelines connecting Russia to Germany led to four gas leaks at four locations in the Baltic Sea —two in Denmark’s exclusive economic zone and two in Sweden’s exclusive economic zone. The leaks on the Nord Stream …
The European payments landscape is experiencing a watershed moment, marked by increased demand for instant payments and a shift toward electronic payments and mobile wallets. With a focus on cross-border payments, but not only, we will look at how the payment revolution is challenging the role of banks as well …
We know —and understand—that you are probably tired of any mention of the COVID-19 crisis, but frankly, it’s unavoidable. Even as its presence fades from our daily lives, the lessons learned during the pandemic, particularly during the lockdown, have definitively led to a new way of thinking, a new business …
Let’s be honest, “Are you ‘Fit and Proper’?” isn’t usually the first question one asks when starting a conversation. There are plenty of other options —and probably more enticing ones— for small talk. Of course, this also depends a little bit on where you live. Here in Luxembourg, chatting about …
Alice is the CEO of a well-established telecommunications company. Last year, the board of directors decided unanimously that it was time to join the wave of companies making strong statements about their commitment to achieve net zero by 2030. The truth is that making such statements can be daunting. While …
Employee benefits, pay and incentive design have been in place in companies for decades. But, at the same time, people’s preferences and needs have been changing a lot, particularly as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent calls for more flexibility. So it follows that employers must adapt. In …
Summer is over, and with that —you guessed it— the rentrée and the great migration back to work. But after over two years of COVID-19 and the reimplementation of tighter remote working rules for non-residents, what can we expect from the way we work, and more precisely, the office? Given …
Data is one of the newest currencies of our digital age, and that calls for you to invest in fostering a strong data culture in your company. But what does that mean, you may wonder? Data culture is a set of shared values and behaviours, which are shaped by the …
As with many things —for instance, the origin of French Fries— opinions diverge when it comes to the genesis of social media. Those who watched David Fincher’s 2010 film “The Social Network” —but not only— may be quick to believe the social media revolution began with the birth of Facebook. …
