A vital role for journalists – and how it’s under threat

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Two stories have caught my attention in the past few weeks.
The first is of a newsroom coming together to undertake the longest strike at a digital media company to date in order to improve working conditions. The 13-day labour struggle prompted managers at Insider to write their own stories and the editor-in-chief to tear down union fliers in his local neighbourhood.

Will EU plans to transform ESG reporting bring an end to greenwashing?

With sustainability now a critical consideration for governments and businesses worldwide, the European Union recently announced plans for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a piece of legislation with the potential to redefine the landscape of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting.

Sustainable aviation fuel and the future of flying

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Aviation holds a controversial position in the debate around climate change. Although the sector accounts for between two and three per cent of total global carbon emissions, flying is subject to far more discussion than, say, the production of cement, which accounts for eight per cent.

Privacy at stake – how technology can help us overcome encryption conundrum

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Living in the UK can sometimes seem like something of a paradox. The cost-of-living crisis means the country is now home to more foodbanks than McDonald’s, while years of cuts have placed severe pressures on the NHS. At the same time, industrial action has brought the many essential services to a standstill.

Will employees shape the future of the workplace?

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The Covid-19 pandemic transformed the workplace as we knew it. Organisations and teams had to pivot at lightning pace. Three years on, and companies are still adapting as a return to the five day, nine-to-five in the office has not manifested.