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Amid low birth rate worries, China increases pressure on women
Chauncey Young, The Diplomat, 17 May 2022China seems to be reversing its oppressive familial policies, in favour of encouraging (and almost pressuring) women to undertake more traditional roles of motherhood and childbearing. In a state endorsed interview, legislator Li Huacheng criticised Western ideals for influencing China's youth, and called for the
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Sri Lanka is the first domino to fall in the face of a global debt crisis
Larry Elliott, The Guardian, 17 May 2022Sri Lanka is the first nation to buckle under economic pressures compounded by Russia’s war on Ukraine, but it won’t be the last. Around the...
socio political environment
What’s lost when we talk “ESG” and not “sustainability”
Andrew Winston, MIT Sloan Management Review, 17 May 2022Company discourse around ESG has become increasingly investor focused – “does our commitment to battling climate change create shareholder value"? By placing profit above all else, companies exacerbate ecological collapse and increase inequalities.
socio political environment
Elon Musk’s goals for Twitter are beyond ambitious
Ina Fried, Axios, 11 May 2022Musk believes himself capable of producing more financial growth for Twitter unlike any company has seen in history. In a leaked...
socio political environment
Why companies may not speak out about the future of Roe v. Wade
Edward Segal, Forbes, 09 May 2022Whether pressured by customers or public opinion, companies often speak up about issues like climate change, racism, and other socio-political issues. Find out why some companies are staying quiet about the leaked Supreme Court Decision draft opinion indicating an overturning of Roe v. Wade, threatening reproductive rights...
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A sanctioned ex-cop is Hong Kong’s new chief executive
Samanth Subramaniam, Quartz, 09 May 2022The US Treasury Department sanctioned John Lee in 2020 for "undermining Hong Kong's autonomy" - yet he has been announced as the new chief executive, after "winning" Hong Kong's most one-sided election in decades. Delve into Lee's past, and discover what his election could mean for the future of Hong Kong…
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When trust takes away from effective collaboration
Per Hugander, Harvard Business Review, 09 May 2022Overemphasising trust can lead to inertia, where employees prioritise appearing trustworthy and possibly withhold information when things aren’t going well. Harvard Business Review explores how
socio political environment
Biohacking your way to your best work
This Working Life Podcast, ABC, 09 May 2022Cryotherapy, sleep apps and binaural beats, are just some or the more than 20 bio-hacks individuals round the world use to perform their best...
socio political environment
Musk says Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial and government users
Reuters, Reuters, 04 May 2022While confirming affirmed that Twitter will always be free for ‘casual’ users, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted that there may be a ‘slight’ fee for commercial and government users. Musk tweeted that "some revenue is better than none!", echoing his plans to better monetise the platform to compete with other social media giants, such as...
socio political environment
RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index: a new era of polarisation
RSF, RSF, 03 May 2022The 2022 edition of the World Press Freedom Index, which assesses the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories reports democracies supporting the freedom of the press are being weakened by repressive regimes waging propaganda wars whilst controlling their own state media outlets. National and international polarisation has continued...
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