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
- How should D&I and HR teams handle the flag debate?by Mark on October 7, 2025 at 7:00 am
There’s a lot of political heat surrounding flags in the UK right now… The post How should D&I and HR teams handle the flag debate? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- IEA trims renewables outlook as US policy shifts and China auction reforms weighon October 7, 2025 at 6:03 am
The downgrade is partly offset by stronger outlooks elsewhere
- Singapore’s public sector emissions down 1.9% in FY2024: reportby Janice Lim on October 6, 2025 at 12:09 pm
The total of 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emitted also represents a 9.5% drop from the FY2020 baseline
- Singapore signs carbon credit transfer agreement with Mongoliaby Janice Lim on October 6, 2025 at 10:48 am
This is the 10th such deal that the Republic has entered into
- China is beating the US in the battle for energy export dominanceon October 6, 2025 at 12:16 am
The Asian nation’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with US$20 billion shipped globally
- As philanthropic capital grows, Asia’s decade for climate action has come: Milken panellistsby Natalie Koh on October 5, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Families and foundations should not be discouraged by small amounts of funding, they say
- Demand for climate adaptation solutions will rise: GICby Janice Lim on October 5, 2025 at 12:15 pm
Adaptation financing is insufficient as many climate adaptation projects are not bankable
- Olam Food Ingredients well-placed to cushion tariff impact on food prices, says CSOby Janice Lim on October 5, 2025 at 12:04 pm
Its wide sourcing footprint allows it to offer alternatives to food manufacturers, from countries that are not hit as hard by tariffs
- Only 1% of philanthropic funding goes to ocean conservation projects: panellistby Vivien Ang on October 5, 2025 at 11:25 am
NUS senior lecturer says this is despite about 70% of the world’s surface being covered by ocean
- Net-Zero Banking Alliance formally winds down after Wall Street exoduson October 3, 2025 at 10:05 am
THE world’s biggest climate alliance for banks said on Friday (Oct 3) that it has ceased operations, bringing to a formal end…
- Keppel-led consortium appointed for next phase of ammonia power and bunkering project on Jurong Islandby Sharanya Pillai on October 3, 2025 at 9:37 am
The project is part of Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy, which was launched in 2022
- Indonesia starts construction of 92 megawatt floating solar planton October 3, 2025 at 4:41 am
The country plans to add 42.6 gigawatts of renewable energy, almost 61% of the additional power it plans to raise, to its…
- New clients will drive ESG revival: UBS wealth executiveon October 2, 2025 at 6:59 am
[SINGAPORE] A new wave of investors and private banking clients are increasingly demanding sustainable solutions for their portfolios, according to a UBS…
- Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on recordon September 30, 2025 at 10:50 pm
ANTARCTICA’S winter sea ice has hit its third-lowest peak in nearly half a century of satellite monitoring, researchers said on Tuesday, highlighting…
- Hybrid working: discrimination can happen anywhereby Mark on September 25, 2025 at 10:46 am
There is no working arrangement where the risk of discrimination is eliminated… The post Hybrid working: discrimination can happen anywhere appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Supporting financial wellbeing in a cost-of-living crisisby Mark on September 23, 2025 at 11:28 am
As well as being the right thing to do, addressing the financial wellbeing and literacy… The post Supporting financial wellbeing in a cost-of-living crisis appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Change the world, not womenby Mark on September 19, 2025 at 7:57 am
Despite decades of progress, the so-called ‘career or family’ dilemma remains a stubborn reality for… The post Change the world, not women appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Should D&I teams soften their language?by Mark on September 9, 2025 at 6:45 am
Even before Donald Trump took office in January this year, many businesses had begun to… The post Should D&I teams soften their language? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- My D&I Journey with Manaz Javaid, Cambridge Judge Business Schoolby Mark on September 5, 2025 at 9:37 am
Manaz shares her personal D&I journey, the best parts of the job… The post My D&I Journey with Manaz Javaid, Cambridge Judge Business School appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Why has women’s progress in executive roles gone backwards?by Mark on August 27, 2025 at 7:37 am
There’s no doubt that gender equality has also been a victim of the wider backlash against DEI… The post Why has women’s progress in executive roles gone backwards? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Normalising conversations about retirement at workby Mark on August 22, 2025 at 1:40 pm
Whether early careers or reaching retirement age, there is plenty that employers… The post Normalising conversations about retirement at work appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- Secret affairs and relationships in the workplaceby Mark on August 20, 2025 at 10:57 am
Workplace relationships have always been a topic of intrigue, gossip, and sometimes, concern… The post Secret affairs and relationships in the workplace appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
- How can employers support employees with a visible facial difference?by Mark on August 11, 2025 at 7:17 am
There are many different causes of facial difference and symptoms will vary… The post How can employers support employees with a visible facial difference? appeared first on Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion.
Work/HR
- 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
The post Navigating Works Council Consultation Netherlands. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- 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
The post Highly Skilled Migrant Netherlands: Proposed Legislative Amendments for Stricter Rules. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- 30% Ruling Netherlands Explained for Employers and HR.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on August 22, 2025 at 4:13 am
The post 30% Ruling Netherlands Explained for Employers and HR. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- 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
The post Proposed Dutch Bill Wovof: Employee Protection in Bankruptcy. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- 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?
- EU Data Act 2025: Compliance & Employer Actions in the Netherlands.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on July 15, 2025 at 12:43 am
The post EU Data Act 2025: Compliance & Employer Actions in the Netherlands. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- Cybersecurity Act Netherlands: EU NIS2 Implementation in 2026.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on July 14, 2025 at 3:05 am
The post Cybersecurity Act Netherlands: EU NIS2 Implementation in 2026. appeared first on Human in Progress.
- SBI Code Changes 2025 Netherlands: Check Your Company Code.by Marieke Agatha Stoop on July 14, 2025 at 2:13 am
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- Culturally competent care is the key to inclusive mental health benefitsby Paola Peralta on July 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm
If employers want to reach every employee, they need to make sure their benefit offerings meet a variety of diverse needs.
- T-Mobile halts DEI policies in response to the FCC’s demandson July 9, 2025 at 7:44 pm
The carrier redirected the employees focused on DEI policies to concentrate on employee culture and engagement instead
- 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.
- 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.
- ‘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