Stay informed with the latest updates and insights. Here, we carefully curate a selection of news articles that resonate with current trends and significant developments, ensuring you have access to valuable and timely information.
ESG
- Investor interest in Indonesia’s energy transition may suffer after first coal phase-out project scrappedby Janice Lim on December 14, 2025 at 11:00 pm
The policy U-turn contradicts the country’s own commitments, says a think tank
- Green stocks are big winners as tech boom drives energy demandon December 14, 2025 at 9:32 am
Lower interest rates have also improved the outlook for debt-heavy clean-power counters
- Issue 175: Sembcorp courts still-brown Alinta; Asia can’t let coal goby Kenneth Lim on December 12, 2025 at 11:00 am
This week in ESG: Sembcorp to buy Australian utility A$6.5 billion; coal phase-out fizzling out in Asia
- Toll Group launches first electric decarbonisation hub in Singaporeby Chloe Lim on December 12, 2025 at 5:38 am
The initiative is expected to cut emissions by up to 80% per trip by vessels
- Sembcorp’s Alinta Energy buy: One step forward on earnings, two steps back on emissions?by Shikhar Gupta on December 12, 2025 at 12:31 am
Sembcorp says the acquisition is driven by Alinta’s renewables pivot, not its Loy Yang B coal-fired power station
- Filipino typhoon survivors sue Shell over climate changeon December 11, 2025 at 12:20 pm
Typhoon Rai struck in December 2021, killing over 400 people and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless
- Brookfield plans Singapore hires to tap Asia energy demand boomon December 11, 2025 at 8:33 am
The firm aims to bring in up to four people to focus on renewable-energy and low-carbon tech deals
- Deadly November Asian storms ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers sayon December 11, 2025 at 2:40 am
Tropical storms are common during the monsoon season
- Hopes are for impact investing to fill funding gaps in Asia – but less attractive returns are an obstacleby Vivien Ang on December 10, 2025 at 8:59 am
Barriers to growth in the region’s sector include fragmented deal flow and the perception of high risks
- Asian utilities slow to confront climate riskby Kenneth Lim on December 10, 2025 at 8:20 am
ASIA might need to grow up when it comes to protecting its power sector against climate-related loss and damage, a new report…
- For SMEs, tracking carbon emissions is not about theory but growing the businessby Lindsay Wong on December 10, 2025 at 6:00 am
Property player CDL works with its SME suppliers to develop a decarbonisation road map
- EU reaches tentative deal to set 90% emissions cut goal for 2040on December 10, 2025 at 5:22 am
The bloc already has two binding targets: net zero emissions in 2050 and a 55% cut by 2030 from 1990 levels
- Chinese clean-energy foreign investment surging, says think tankon December 9, 2025 at 3:50 am
Washington’s hostility to clean energy has also played into Beijing’s hands
Work/HR
- Women are now leaning out in the workplace, Sheryl Sandberg sayson December 9, 2025 at 6:39 pm
A new survey shows a gap between women’s and men’s desire to seek promotions – the first in 11 years.
- ‘Bah, humbug!’ Could employee apathy mean curtains for the traditional holiday party?by Tony Case on December 8, 2025 at 5:01 am
People say they prefer cash or time off, though some argue office gatherings are still beneficial
- Workplace accessibility strategies leaders should implementby Emma Radebaugh on December 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Benefit managers must work to promote workplace accessibility, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure all employees feel supported and empowered to thrive.
- This manufacturing firm embraced second-chance hiring — profits increased 150xby Jimmy Nesbitt on December 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Formerly incarcerated workers face steep job barriers, but an Arizona manufacturer offering second-chance hiring is showing how supportive policies can strengthen businesses.
- MassMutual’s benefits give working parents an extra holiday boostby Paola Peralta on November 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm
An HR executive shares insight on how better benefits can keep employees engaged and productive year-round.
- This company is pushing the boundaries of fertility careby Paola Peralta on November 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Securian Financial is helping reach employees experiencing more niche or extensive fertility challenges.
- RTO romance: As Gen Z redefines workplace dating, the role of chaperone falls to HRby Tony Case on October 23, 2025 at 4:01 am
While management pores over productivity metrics and eyeballs the results of RTO mandates, Gen Z is focused on a different matter altogether now that they’re back in the office: their love lives.
- Dental benefits are the key to comprehensive menopause careby Paola Peralta on October 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
Women need better dental care in the form of additional cleanings, more expansive coverage and access to oral health information.
- Background Police Check Netherlands by Employers: VOG.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on October 17, 2025 at 1:40 am
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- As companies drag their feet reimbursing business expenses, Gen Z feels the painby Tony Case on October 16, 2025 at 3:36 pm
Even though most want more business travel opportunities and the benefits that come with it, nearly half avoid trips due to the hassle of expense claims.
- Why half your work meetings are unnecessary, unwanted and a major drain on productivityby Tony Case on October 15, 2025 at 2:33 pm
If your employees seem overextended and burned out, it could be that they’re spending hundreds of hours each year in meetings that accomplish nothing.
- The ROI of supporting women through menopauseby Alyssa Place on October 2, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Nearly half of women experience menopause during their careers, yet most workplaces don’t have benefits that address the challenges it brings.
- Apprenticeship programs are key to making benefits disability-inclusiveby Paola Peralta on October 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Only about 23% of people with disabilities are employed, compared with nearly 66% of those without disabilities.
- Navigating Works Council Consultation Netherlands.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on October 1, 2025 at 7:28 am
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- Why your office needs an inflatable lactation roomby Paola Peralta on September 29, 2025 at 11:00 am
Mamava’s new product aims to make lactation support portable and reliable wherever nursing moms go.
- Understanding European Works Council Consultation.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on September 11, 2025 at 6:30 am
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- Role of the Works Council in Change Management.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on September 10, 2025 at 3:00 am
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- European Works Council Directive 2025.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on September 8, 2025 at 8:32 am
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- Understanding the Change Management Models.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on September 8, 2025 at 2:35 am
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- WKR Netherlands Explained: Insights Work-Related Costs Scheme.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 27, 2025 at 5:42 am
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- Highly Skilled Migrant Netherlands: Proposed Legislative Amendments for Stricter Rules.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 22, 2025 at 5:57 am
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- 30% Ruling Netherlands Explained for Employers and HR.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 22, 2025 at 4:13 am
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- EU Law: Frequently Asked Questions European Union Law.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 22, 2025 at 1:56 am
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- Women lean harder on Social Security. Here’s what that means for retirement strategiesby Elijah Nicholson-Messmer on August 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Retired women find themselves leaning on Social Security as a primary source of income at greater rates than men.
- Proposed Dutch Bill Wovof: Employee Protection in Bankruptcy.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 19, 2025 at 7:27 am
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- Improving the hourly workplace for women boosts labor efficiencyby Traci Chernoff on August 12, 2025 at 9:30 am
By removing common barriers to work and ensuring fairness and transparency, employers can create a more equitable, approachable workplace.
- Golf is the new office: Networking, mentoring and team-building on the links with Gen Zby Tony Case on August 7, 2025 at 4:01 am
Discover how younger generations are discovering and reinventing the game — and why it may benefit companies to join the movement
- Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion for women’s health effortson August 4, 2025 at 2:47 pm
The foundation says its new spending will support a myriad of projects and research.
- From immigration to AI, what HR leaders need to know about Trump’s One Big Beautiful Billby Tony Case on July 31, 2025 at 4:01 am
What you need to know about how the signature legislation transforms workplace compliance, culture and governance
- WTF Is ‘LinkedIn Envy’?by Tony Case on July 29, 2025 at 4:01 am
Some say the platform has evolved from a digital Rolodex into a relentless, cringey parade of promotions and humble brags. But is it really a bigger issue than social media?











