Once upon a time, there was a cicada that spent the summer singing and dancing, while the ant worked hard to store up food for winter. When winter finally arrived, the cicada found itself hungry and begged the ant for food. However, the ant reproached its idleness and asked, “Why …
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 …
With the pressure on governance and tax substance increasing, it’s time for Luxembourg entities to fully appreciate the importance (and value) of a proper and well-managed corporate secretary to address these very challenges. “Corporate secretary is a commodity” The above sentence has been the motto for the last decade, as …
Banks are increasingly reporting on their future contribution towards sustainability. The most common public commitment is their ambition to redirect capital flows towards sustainable investments as part of the lending business. This is where the green asset ratio comes into place as it shows how green banks’ portfolios are. But …
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. …
Who wants to live forever? A tough question, we have to admit. Whatever your very personal answer to this question, we believe the majority of people would only agree to live forever if it would mean to do so in the right conditions: with a certain quality of life and …
Summer is a great time to explore, to unwind and experience the dolce far niente. Whether you are at the beach inhaling the ocean breeze, relaxing in a sun lounger by the pool, enjoying the fresh air of the mountain or sitting on a café’s terrace in Luxembourg, this is …
