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ESG
- Disability inclusion should not require a diagnosisby Mark on July 9, 2025 at 7:00 am
In most organisations, workplace adjustments come with a cost: not just financial, but emotional… The post Disability inclusion should not require a diagnosis appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Temasek’s sustainability-aligned investments valued at S$46 billion in FY2025by Janice Lim on July 9, 2025 at 7:00 am
SIA, Sembcorp, Olam, PSA Int, ST Telemedia account for 82% of its total portfolio emissions which remain unchanged at 21m tonnes of…
- Singapore sustainable bond issuances jump 80% to S$13.3 billion in 2024: MASby Sharanya Pillai on July 9, 2025 at 6:00 am
The central bank is tilting its corporate bond portfolio towards less carbon-intensive exposures; it will work with industry on talent development and…
- China speeds up renewables building spree: reporton July 9, 2025 at 2:11 am
[SHANGHAI] China is accelerating its record-breaking renewable energy drive, installing 1.5 times more wind and solar this year than last – three-quarters…
- China’s gig economy booms as blistering heat leaves workers exposedon July 9, 2025 at 1:11 am
Heat wave allowances are only given by companies that are willing to comply with the law
- Record-breaking temperatures in June around the worldon July 7, 2025 at 11:16 pm
[PARIS] From Nigeria to Japan, Pakistan to Spain, the month of June was the hottest ever recorded in 12 countries and was…
- Asean needs track record in returns from ESG projects to attract private capitalby Janice Lim on July 6, 2025 at 2:01 pm
UK impact investor says incentives for going into emerging markets are being strained by high interest rates
- ECB warns of impact of heat waves on inflation, GDP growthon July 6, 2025 at 8:03 am
Adjustments unveiled last week show that it will fully take into account not just the implications of climate change, but also ‘nature…
- Japan’s US$1.7 trillion fund boosts ESG holdings as others fleeon July 6, 2025 at 7:55 am
Nearly 15% of Government Pension Investment Fund’s equity investments have exposure to ESG-themed indexes as at end of March
- China signals investment in Brazil-led global forest fund: sourceson July 5, 2025 at 4:12 am
The Brazilian government sees potential for the TFFF to be its main new deliverable at COP30, which it will host in the…
- World’s biggest climate fund ramps up investment planson July 4, 2025 at 2:28 am
[LONDON] The world’s biggest multilateral climate fund said it will make its largest ever series of investments and speed up dealmaking as…
- Britain launches strategy to expand onshore wind, create jobson July 4, 2025 at 12:53 am
[LONDON] Britain is launching its first ever onshore wind strategy, designed to boost renewable power capacity and increase jobs in the sector,…
- OCBC banking app to roll out text size options to improve accessibility for seniorsby Ilyas Salim on July 3, 2025 at 10:01 am
The bank says that 70% of screens on its app have been redesigned to incorporate this feature, which will be launched from…
- China leads a Brics nations shift into solar power: reporton July 3, 2025 at 5:21 am
The bloc has grown into a political forum to rival the G7 and others
- Infographic: 10 buildings that are greening Singapore’s skylineby Hyrie Rahmat on July 3, 2025 at 3:00 am
Singapore has become a standout example of how cities can grow greener, not just taller. In this urban jungle, buildings don’t just…
- My D&I Journey with Joy Drury, Lloyd’s Registerby Mark on June 30, 2025 at 2:12 pm
Joy shares her personal D&I journey, the best parts of the job… The post My D&I Journey with Joy Drury, Lloyd’s Register appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Employee networks: why protecting leaders’ mental health is essentialby Mark on June 24, 2025 at 12:53 pm
Employee resource groups can provide a vital “safe space”… The post Employee networks: why protecting leaders’ mental health is essential appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- AI bias in recruitment and promotion: navigating legal and discrimination risksby Mark on June 20, 2025 at 10:46 am
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way organisations… The post AI bias in recruitment and promotion: navigating legal and discrimination risks appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Social mobility – shifting the mindsetby Mark on June 18, 2025 at 10:05 am
Experiences of poverty, being in the care system, taking on carer roles in childhood… The post Social mobility – shifting the mindset appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Pride month: can companies fight back against a backlash?by Mark on June 9, 2025 at 7:30 am
June is Pride Month, but for many LGBTQ+ people and their allies, there’s a sense… The post Pride month: can companies fight back against a backlash? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Why leaders must be culturally agile in turbulent timesby Mark on May 29, 2025 at 11:46 am
It’s fair to say we’re facing unprecedented times, with businesses across the globe… The post Why leaders must be culturally agile in turbulent times appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Modern work experience – how employers can help tackle youth unemploymentby Mark on May 21, 2025 at 1:21 pm
The high rates of young people not in education, employment or training… The post Modern work experience – how employers can help tackle youth unemployment appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Monitoring remote and hybrid workersby Mark on May 20, 2025 at 7:00 am
Remote and hybrid work models have become the norm for many businesses in the… The post Monitoring remote and hybrid workers appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- What impact could D&I pushback have on disability?by Mark on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Disability has for decades been one of the most overlooked and under-supported… The post What impact could D&I pushback have on disability? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
Work/HR
- Why Black clients save less for retirement, and how advisers can fix itby Elijah Nicholson-Messmer on July 9, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Even after accounting for income, Black Americans still trail in retirement savings, according to a recent EBRI study.
- When should an company go the ESOP route, and what are the risks?by Michael Bürgi on July 7, 2025 at 1:43 pm
Employee Stock Ownership Plans are when an owner or founder sells his or her stake in an agency to the employees.
- How Ally’s benefits support LGBTQ workersby Lee Hafner on June 30, 2025 at 11:00 am
The online bank’s head of total rewards explains how benefits and policies are tailored to fit the needs of all employee populations.
- Making the business case for hearing benefitsby Jeremy Oswald on June 26, 2025 at 9:30 am
Nearly one third of employees are impacted by hearing loss. An investment in helpful offerings improves engagement and retention.
- Working Summer Fridays: Professional development tool or benefits claw-back?by Tony Case on June 26, 2025 at 4:01 am
Advocates urge employees to use the seasonal downtime for career growth — but critics say hold on a minute.
- What it means to have LGBTQ-friendly benefitsby Paola Peralta on June 23, 2025 at 11:00 am
Organizations have come a long way when it comes to supporting their queer employees, but there is still room to grow.
- How benefit managers can keep a focus on DEIby Paola Peralta on June 19, 2025 at 11:00 am
Leaders share the best ways to keep DEI efforts and initiatives alive in the workplace.
- With DEI under threat, where do LGBTQ benefits fit?by Paola Peralta on June 13, 2025 at 5:49 pm
Offering more comprehensive support may be the only way to retain marginalized communities.
- The best employee benefits for working dadsby Alyssa Place on June 13, 2025 at 3:23 pm
When fathers feel empowered to utilize their parental benefits and embrace caregiving roles, the entire family thrives.
- ‘I feel disposable’: Confessions of a transgender Target employee after DEI pullbackby Mitchell Parton on June 12, 2025 at 4:01 am
Modern Retail spoke with a transgender Target employee who lives in Texas and has worked for the company for about 10 years.
- ‘Care for a mint?’ Yet another challenge for people managers: How to confront personal hygiene in the RTO eraby Tony Case on June 9, 2025 at 11:08 am
The responsibility often falls squarely on HR’s shoulders, as unaddressed it can erode team dynamics and productivity
- Why Oatly’s marketers prefer cultural signals to focus groupsby Seb Joseph on June 6, 2025 at 4:01 am
Oatly is taking a different approach – one that’s looser, more intuitive and built to serve the people actually shaping the brand.
- How AI is adding more hurdles to DEI effortsby Paola Peralta on June 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm
As employers strive for diverse workforces, AI tools may be introducing bias into hiring decisions and training protocols.
- Corporate sponsors abandon LGBTQ Pride amid Trump’s attack on DEIon June 4, 2025 at 6:20 pm
A survey of corporate executives revealed that two in five were scaling back Pride Month engagement this year.
- Small business owners find happiness in freedom and passion, not just profitsby Tony Case on June 3, 2025 at 4:01 am
According to VistaPrint and YouGov, almost half of small business owners in the U.S. think of themselves as “very happy.”
- Grindr’s abrupt RTO was ‘union busting’ moveon June 2, 2025 at 11:05 pm
A judge is considering allegations that the dating company violated federal labor law by using a RTO mandate to thwart unionization.
- Welcome to the ‘eggshell economy’: How HR can navigate a workforce in survival modeby Tony Case on May 16, 2025 at 4:01 am
BambooHR reports that while 84% of workers report job satisfaction, they’re simultaneously creating “work barriers” and obsessively documenting their contributions.
- Finding purpose in a 165-year-old institution: Guardian’s transformation storyby Tony Case on May 15, 2025 at 4:00 am
CHRO Stacey Hoin guides a cultural transformation focused on purpose, well-being and innovation.
- Weighty impact: How GLP-1 meds are reshaping workplace dynamics and healthcare costsby Tony Case on May 7, 2025 at 4:01 am
For many employees, the miracle drug isn’t just changing their weight — it’s changing how they’re treated at work.
- Is burnout really just loneliness in disguise?by Tony Case on May 1, 2025 at 4:01 am
Burnout coud have more to do with a lack of connection than workload, and it’s disproportionately impacting millennials and Gen Z.
- HR Life Cycle: What Every HR Leader Should Master.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on April 17, 2025 at 10:31 pm
What Is the HR Life Cycle? The HR Life Cycle, also known as the Employee Life Cycle Model represents The post HR Life Cycle: What Every HR Leader Should Master. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- The HR Strategy Framework – How to Write an HR Strategy.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on January 13, 2025 at 1:06 am
The HR strategy is a tailored plan that aligns the company’s workforce goals with its overall business strategy. The The post The HR Strategy Framework – How to Write an HR Strategy. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- Test Your HR Knowledge: 2025 Labour Law & HR Quiz.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on January 9, 2025 at 6:15 am
To test your HR knowledge with answers is a great exercise, giving you the insights you need to start The post Test Your HR Knowledge: 2025 Labour Law & HR Quiz. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- Public Holidays 2025 Netherlands – Overview & Guidance.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on January 9, 2025 at 5:09 am
Dutch public holidays are more than just days off work; they are celebrations that bring communities together, steeped in The post Public Holidays 2025 Netherlands – Overview & Guidance. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- Employment Law Changes Netherlands 2025.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on December 16, 2024 at 7:33 am
The year 2025 marks a significant shift in employment and labour laws in the Netherlands. These employment law changes The post Employment Law Changes Netherlands 2025. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- 2025 Mileage Allowance in the Netherlands.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on December 16, 2024 at 6:26 am
In the Netherlands, employees who use their personal vehicles (car, motorcycle or bicycle) for work-related travel often receive compensation The post 2025 Mileage Allowance in the Netherlands. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- Annual Report Works Council Netherlands – Template & Design.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on December 9, 2024 at 5:38 pm
The Annual Report is a great way for the Works Council to communicate with employees, as it could increase The post Annual Report Works Council Netherlands – Template & Design. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- The HR Strategy 2025 Framework.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on October 24, 2024 at 4:28 pm
The HR strategy 2025 will be driven by advancements in technology and changing workforce expectations. One major HR trends The post The HR Strategy 2025 Framework. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- Pension Netherlands – Key Terminology Explained.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on October 21, 2024 at 5:15 pm
In this article, there will be a breakdown of the pension Netherlands terminology by defining essential definitions and explaining The post Pension Netherlands – Key Terminology Explained. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- Works Council Netherlands and Mandatory Pension Requirements.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on October 20, 2024 at 3:22 pm
When the Works Council (Ondernemingsraad) and entrepreneur are engaging in pension discussions, it is critical to understand the mandatory The post Works Council Netherlands and Mandatory Pension Requirements. appeared first on Human in Progress.