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How universities and colleges are reconsidering remote learning

Private universities and colleges are seeking outside assistance and advice to help improve online learning offerings.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

How universities and colleges are reconsidering remote learning

Give them a break: Four reasons your child needs time off books

Give them a break: Four reasons your child needs time off books

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Ways to protect an organisation during increased cyber conflicts

Ways to protect an organisation during increased cyber conflicts

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Upskill for green jobs of the future

Upskill for green jobs of the future

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Lessons varsity dons can borrow from Covid-19 era

The absence of classroom interactions and instant feedback made the importance of the social elements of university teaching clear.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Lessons varsity dons can borrow from Covid-19 era

New job? This is what people are looking for in next career move

The Covid-19 pandemic is changing our attitudes to work as workplace culture is also a growing priority for those looking for new jobs.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

New job? This is what people are looking for in next career move

Three ways to revolutionise learning at the workplace

Half of all employees worldwide will need to be reskilled by 2025 and that's not including those out of employment.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Three ways to revolutionise learning at the workplace

Why learning to unlearn holds key to shaping a brighter future

Technological and transformative change is accelerating rapidly since the Covid-19 pandemic, some of what we know is no longer so.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Why learning to unlearn holds key to shaping a brighter future

Why oil prices matter to the global economy

Oil prices are influenced by the global economic outlook. Changes in supply and demand and geopolitical tensions cause price fluctuations.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Why oil prices matter to the global economy

Workers are underrating power of in-person communication

Many people believe video chats or phone calls are almost as effective for getting what they want as asking in-person, research has shown.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Workers are underrating power of in-person communication

Three ways to deliver an enhanced employee experience

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about many changes, but when it comes to the world of work, the employee voice matters and must be heard.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Three ways to deliver an enhanced employee experience

These are the five major forces driving modern world of work

As we start 2022 – and enter our third year of living and working through a global pandemic, we can see five themes that are shaping the labour market

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

These are the five major forces driving modern world of work

Children are growing up with AI, here is what you should know

Decision-makers and tech innovators must therefore prioritise children's rights and wellbeing when designing and developing AI systems.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Children are growing up with AI, here is what you should know

Ways to revive socialisation when working from home

Covid-19 ushered in remote working, reducing opportunities for social chats with colleagues.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Ways to revive socialisation when working from home

Are we really facing a resignation crisis?

While quits are higher than usual in most industries, a few sectors are responsible for most of the turnover.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Are we really facing a resignation crisis?

What jobseekers are looking for from their next career move

Work-life balance is the biggest priority for candidates - as it was before the pandemic.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

What jobseekers are looking for from their next career move

Why digital upskilling is a crucial part of sustainability

Digital upskilling contributes to sustainability because it ensures continuity of workforce for society.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Why digital upskilling is a crucial part of sustainability

These are the most important skills you need on your resume

The skills that employers value most are the ones mentioned in their job descriptions, so include them in your resume

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

These are the most important skills you need on your resume

Future of work: What the hybrid office will look like post-pandemic

Pre-pandemic, most people were dissatisfied with their office space while post-pandemic, offices may not be as essential as we once thought.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Future of work: What the hybrid office will look like post-pandemic

The future of work after Covid-19 is hybrid – here are an expert’s recommendations

It is expected that hybrid working arrangements will continue to play a significant part in our post-pandemic future.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

The future of work after Covid-19 is hybrid – here are an expert’s recommendations

Seven steps to facilitate effective one-to-one support for teachers

One-to-one coaching sessions with teachers has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to improve teaching.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Seven steps to facilitate effective one-to-one support for teachers

Why young people need help to reconnect after Covid-19

Covid-19 disrupted connections for everyone, but especially children.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Why young people need help to reconnect after Covid-19

Why the arts and humanities are critical to the future of tech

These institutions recognize that we need a new generation of critical thinkers to guide us through the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Why the arts and humanities are critical to the future of tech

Empowering teachers is key to recovery after Covid-19 crisis

Sh1,665 trillion in value of children’s future earnings is expected to be lost due to interruptions to learning.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Empowering teachers is key to recovery after Covid-19 crisis

Making decent work a reality for everyone

Work-life boundaries have blurred and there has been growing concern about the impact of new ways of working on physical and mental health.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Making decent work a reality for everyone

How to find the best work-life balance for self

Covid-19 has heightened people’s feelings of doubt about work’s impact on their sense of purpose and quality of life according to science.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

How to find the best work-life balance for self

Five steps to staff well-being when building a healthy workplace

Improving worker health and well-being has traditionally been viewed as the responsibility of the employee.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Five steps to staff well-being when building a healthy workplace

Employees’ needs should shape the workplaces of the future

To retain staff, it is important for leaders to ensure their employees are satisfied at work and are actively embracing the shift to the ‘new normal’.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Employees’ needs should shape the workplaces of the future

Work can be better post-Covid-19. What employers need to know

Returning to a physical workplace post-Covid-19 brings a myriad of legal, employee and public relations complexities for businesses.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Work can be better post-Covid-19. What employers need to know

This is how your metabolism changes throughout your life

Your metabolism peaks much earlier in life and starts its inevitable decline later than you might think, according to a new study.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

This is how your metabolism changes throughout your life

Bridging digital divide to create jobs of the future

Significant work is needed to help employers and employees bridge the gap to support future job requirements.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Bridging digital divide to create jobs of the future

People who speak more, likely to be considered leaders

If you want to be a leader, start talking though gender makes a difference to perceived leadership qualities.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

People who speak more, likely to be considered leaders

Five themes shaping the future of work

Seventy per cent of workers felt that Covid-related restrictions had led to the most stressful period in their career.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Five themes shaping the future of work

Why is cognitive flexibility crucial and how can people improve it?

Contrary to many people’s beliefs, creativity is also important in science and innovation.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Why is cognitive flexibility crucial and how can people improve it?

The impact of Covid-19 has been lower in Africa, experts weigh reasons

Countries with larger proportions of older people are more likely to be hardest hit.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

The impact of Covid-19 has been lower in Africa, experts weigh reasons

Three strange things you must know on mosquitoes

Two communicable diseases experts explain three things you need to know about the 3,500 mosquito species - and how you can protect yourself.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Three strange things you must know on mosquitoes

Reskilling the workforce for a lifetime of learning

People who continue to improve their skills over their working lives also widen their opportunities.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Reskilling the workforce for a lifetime of learning

Future of work: Here’s the most valuable skill employers want

The share of jobs requiring employees to be able to make good decisions has risen from six per cent in 1960 to 34 per cent in 2018.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Future of work: Here’s the most valuable skill employers want

Six things to know about the future of skills and learning

As we move into a new era of hybrid workplaces, which skills will be most needed and how can companies nurture them?

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Six things to know about the future of skills and learning

Why 'video call fatigue' might be making you tired during lockdown

Psychologists say “video call fatigue” could be due to factors including excessive self-awareness and over-scheduling.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Why 'video call fatigue' might be making you tired during lockdown

The secret of productivity growth is not technology

This matters because productivity, or output per input, pays for higher wages and is the foundation of long-run prosperity.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

The secret of productivity growth is not technology

Survey: Why 40 pc of workers want to quit their jobs

More than half of 18 to 25 year-olds in the workforce are considering quitting their job. And they are not the only ones.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Survey: Why 40 pc of workers want to quit their jobs

Home or office? Study shows opinions about work after Covid-19

There have been many predictions that the Covid-19 pandemic would permanently change the world of work.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

Home or office? Study shows opinions about work after Covid-19

How parents view the challenges of childcare globally

Becoming a parent is a monumental life change no matter where you are in the world.

By World Economic Forum 2 years ago

How parents view the challenges of childcare globally

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