In his book Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events , the economist and Nobel laureate Robert Shiller reveals the close connection between stories, individual behaviours and the economy
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As the Professor of Business Ethics and sustainable development explains: This approach lays the foundations for a better balance in the growth of companies, society and the environment, offering strategic tools and successful, new business practices
The company that developed Italy’s contact-tracing App to combat the coronavirus was named the country’s best workplace this year. Behind the App is a young, agile team and the company is still hiring (despite the emergency)
Even when the health crisis is over, remote working will still be around. Some Italian companies were already moving in that direction before the pandemic, others are now catching up thanks to shift working and laptops. But across Europe, new regulations to manage agile working are under discussion
Standardised programmes won’t work. Every scheme designed for employees should be personalised to the specific needs of each individual, maintains Matilde Marandola, director at the Italian association for people management
Estimates by ISMEA (Italy’s service institute for the agricultural and food market) state that by the end of the year the country’s hospitality industry could lose up to 40% of its turnover. This is a very real downturn in the market that is likely to have a serious impact on the future of many city centres.
During this period of transition as Italy awaits new regulations on agile work, companies are already making moves to define a sustainable framework based on the lessons learned pre- and post-lockdown
The electric vehicles industry is sparking off a demand for new professions and skills sets. At stake: environmental sustainability and the future success of carmakers
To change the market, you have to be in the market. How? By learning from the B-Corps, as explained by economist Pedro Tarak, one of the world’s most prominent ambassadors of the Benefit Corporation’ movement
Problem solving, the ability to withstand stress, knowing how to deal with highly complex situations. Migrants develop soft skills that are key for companies. But too often, they are not aware of it.
From Great Britain to Italy, proposals are being made to reduce working hours to combat the labour crisis and redistribute work. What’s the best way forward?
During the coronavirus emergency in Italy, preparation was already being made for a safe return to the workplace. A protocol drawn up by the Italian government, trade unions and business representatives lays down a set of key guidelines, but companies like Ferrari or Gucci have also added some further measures of their own
Our country should stop selling cars with diesel or petrol engines by 2035 and switch to electric cars. New skills, new professional profiles and more research will be needed
“Psychology and the Good Life”, taught by Laurie Santos at Yale, has become the most popular course in the history of the prestigious American university. Yet there is no shortage of examples in Italy as well
Software developers, engineers and computer scientists will be leading the first phase of creating a virtual reality for avatars. But eventually a detailed world will have to be created, and this will only be possible with architects, designers, mathematicians and many other professional profiles.