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Having a track of all the goods and services that a retail business is offering is the key to success. While many find it hard to keep track of goods …

In previous articles in this publication (see Specialization in the Modern Economy and Jack of No Trades, Master of One), I told a story about how the atomization of work …

Digital transformation is not just about previously unimaginable technologies. Strategic digital transformation is about realising the value that can be achieved with the unique combination of people and technology that …

The business environment is significantly active to be more risk-averse, with companies working on joint ventures in order to avoid another big downturn. The aversion towards risk is a social …

The digital age has given rise to new kinds of possessions – digital possessions. How similar or different are they from other possessions that people have is tracked in our …

Interview with R. Yuvakumar- Managing Director and Chief Consultant, Centre for Awakened Learning & Management FZ LLC., Dubai, U.A.E. Debashish: You have been at a senior leadership role and have …

Digital transformation of business is no more a cliché or a feel-good phenomenon. This is a reality and today the digital technologies are revolutionizing the entire landscape of business. This …

Digitalisation is transforming the landscape of learning and education. With the advent of online tutorial platforms, the massive in-roads made by MOOCS, shift to more and more mobile devices for …

In my last column, I talked about how work in the modern economy is becoming more specialized and I laid out some of the factors that have led us to …

As a business, you want to create the perfect work environment where your staff members can thrive. Not only will your staff enjoy their jobs more in a positive work …

“You know that feeling when you have a holiday that landed on Monday or Friday and that long weekend felt incredible. Why wouldn’t you want to give that to your …

Eating food that is nutritious, tasty, not too complicated to prepare and that has a low carbon footprint may seem unachievable. This has been my passion, my profession and now …

The essence of sustainable development lies in three core principles: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and social sustainability. But after nearly four decades since the first world climate conference, has sustainability …

What happened when Chennai – a bustling metropolitan city in India ran out of water? Yes, Chennai was recently hit by the dreaded Zero Day. The author reports from ground …

Sustainable agriculture is a controversial and confusing topic for many. Farmers practicing sustainable agriculture are often so busy managing farm and business that public outreach is often insufficient. Moreover, the …

 How an architect from Germany became a crusader of environmental sustainability in Bahrain, a small island nation in the middle-east region of the world. Active supporter of environmental sustainability campaigns …

Bhutan, also known as Druk Yul – Land of Thunder Dragon, has built sustainability in its national culture. Billed as the happiest country in the world, what is the secret …

Matt Powell-Howard, Head of Strategy of leading health and safety awarding body, NEBOSH, talks to Marginalia about how health and safety is conducive to business sustainability… Hear the word “sustainability” …

The food we eat is responsible for almost a third of our global carbon footprint. In research recently published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, The World Economic Forum ranked fresh foods based …

When Nike chose to include Colin Kaepernick in a marketing campaign, few thought that it would result in winning an Emmy for creating an outstanding commercial. Many believed it could …