Thought Leadership
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Why businesses should strive for a more relaxing interview process
Job interviews are rarely calming affairs, but an overly stressful application process can taint a candidate's entire view on the company. There's a better way
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How insurance-linked securities can improve cyber-security in India
Indian companies are digitising their workflow and are slowly waking up to the importance of cyber-risk management. But the cyber-insurance market in India is only a small fraction of the total annual cyber-loss incurred by these enterprises. Here's how it can seek more capital and serve better with the help of insurance-linked securities
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Mend your supply chain to prevent a brand disaster
Would you know if your suppliers were using unauthorised subcontractors? Ten years on from the Raza Plana disaster, research from the fashion industry reveals some key predictors of the practice. Knowing these can help you sew up your supply chain's loose ends
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How offering a product for free can backfire
It seems counterintuitive, but there are times customers would rather pay a small amount than get something for free
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Narrative reviews: A powerful tool for businesses
Is there an ideal type of customer review? Professor Tuck Siong Chung, ESSEC Asia-Pacific, and his fellow researchers explain why narrative reviews containing the product/service experience and emotional journey, are better at improving sales than just technical differentiators and stats
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Wave energy's potential for India's sustainable future
India needs to shift towards sustainable energy sources. Wave energy, a vital source in this transition, has yet to be harnessed. India has a vast coastline, making the potential for wave power affordable. Financial incentives, innovation and public-private partnerships are needed to promote wave energy development in India
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ChatGPT vs. Hybrids: The future depends on our choices
Imposing the equivalent of a worldwide moratorium on generative artificial intelligence is absurd. But developers might want to pause and reflect on what they hope to achieve before releasing AI applications to the public
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IBM CEO on doing what's right and the future of technology
Arvind Krishna believes business mindsets will help unlock a quantum computing revolution
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The ESG generation gap: Millennials and boomers split on their investing goals
Younger investors are more willing to put money behind environmental and social goals — even if it's costlier
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The best person to lead your company doesn't work there—yet
Recruiting new executive talent to revive portfolio companies has helped private equity funds outperform major stock indexes, says research by Paul Gompers. Why don't more public companies go beyond their senior executives when looking for top leaders?
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The new realities of globalization
How technology is changing the path of globalization and what leaders can do to be successful on the winding road